Monday AA Meetings in Carthage
2900 Summer St
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
27.11 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
214 N 4th Street
Closed AA Meeting, English, Step Meeting
27.35 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
West Suburban Alano Club
Closed, Discussion, Wheelchair Access
56.52 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
57.62 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
57.62 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Tuesday AA Meetings in Carthage
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Old Alexandria Methodist Church
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
17.89 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
01-0682 Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Speaker
23.6 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Big Book, Closed
56.52 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Temporarily Inactive
Location Temporarily Closed
57.62 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
02-8744 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
57.62 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
New Valentine Alano Club In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
58.2 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
You Can Too Club In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
63.58 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
2308 E Lincolnway Suite B, Sterling, IL
Closed
77.33 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Ravenswood Evangelical Church In-person and Online
Newcomer, Online Meeting, Open
77.33 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Ravenswood Evangelical Church In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
77.33 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Wednesday AA Meetings in Carthage
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01-8096 Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Women
23.6 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
01-0682 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
33.43 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
03-3169 Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Women
37.07 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Community United Methodist Church
Hybrid In-Person/Online Closed Big Book Women Handicap
56.52 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
06-1025 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
58.2 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
01-0682 Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Women
58.27 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
01-0682 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
58.27 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
2308 E Lincolnway Suite B, Sterling, IL
Closed
77.33 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
95-8219 Online
Digital Basket, Discussion, English, Literature, Newcomer, Online Meeting, Open, Speaker, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
77.33 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Thursday AA Meetings in Carthage
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01-0682 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
23.6 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
01-0682 Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Speaker
23.6 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
01-0714 Online
Online Meeting, Open
23.6 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
New Valentine Alano Club In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
58.2 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Calvary Chapel Church
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
69.7 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Anona Center West
Closed, Discussion, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access
76.72 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
2308 E Lincolnway Suite B, Sterling, IL
Closed
77.33 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Friday AA Meetings in Carthage
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WSFC
In-Person Closed Step Tradition Handicap
0.08 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Lincoln Park Alano Club
Newcomer, Open
0.08 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
01-0682 Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Speaker
23.6 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
01-0682 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
23.6 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
01-0682 Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting, Speaker
23.6 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
01-0682 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
24.26 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Trinity Episcopal Church
Closed, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Women
37.07 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
02-2818 Online
Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Open
37.07 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
New Valentine Alano Club In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
58.27 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Saturday AA Meetings in Carthage
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St. Alphonsus Church
Closed, English, Speaker, Step Meeting
54.12 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
EDI In-person and Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting
61.5 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
WSFC
In-Person Closed Discussion Handicap
77.33 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Stillwaters Alano Club
As Bill Sees It, Closed
81.72 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Anona Center West
Closed, Discussion, Wheelchair Access
82.64 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Anona Center West
Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access
82.64 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Serenity House
Discussion
84.8 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
Anona Center West
Closed, Discussion, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access
84.8 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
St. Philip Lutheran Church
Closed, Newcomer
84.81 miles from the center of Carthage, IL
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Ferris, Bentley, Elvaston, and Basco
Additional local resources: Carthage NA Meetings | Carthage Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with addiction gather for one hour to express their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic’s Anonymous meeting in Carthage, Illinois will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone working on their recovery journey. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the wish to stop drinking, and live a fulfilling life without alcohol.
Choosing An AA Meeting in Carthage, Illinois
There are a variety different AA meetings in Carthage, Illinois. prior to selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is helpful to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.
Open Meeting of AA – An Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is open to anyone who has a desire to attend. You do not have to have an alcohol addiction to go to an open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.
Closed Meeting of AA – A Closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is only for those who have a desire to get sober. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.
Big Book Meeting – At these meetings, a member will commonly read out of the Big Book and then encourage its members to discuss the meeting.
Speaker Meeting – At an AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their journey, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not talk through the duration of the meeting and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end.
AA Literature Meeting – A literature meeting commonly involves reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members or a speaker about the literature of topic.
Step Study – An AA step study typically focuses on a specific step or 2 per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and might be followed by a discussion about the step(s).
Meditation Meeting – A Meditation Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve meditation for a portion of the meeting or even the length of the meeting. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a discussion.
Traditions AA Meeting – One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in thoroughly. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and might be followed by a discussion.
Being that each Carthage AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find AA meetings in Carthage that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local AA intergroup to find out more information on AA Meetings in Carthage, Illinois, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.
How to benefit the most from your first AA meeting in Carthage, Illinois
To benefit the most from your first AA meeting you need to walk in willing to accept change and be open minded. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes early and stay 30 minutes after because there is always a “before” and “after” for every meeting, where the members of the group gather outside and talk. Make sure during opening announcements that you raise your hand to introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Don’t forget to request a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you to your first AA meeting.