AA Meetings Marissa, IL

Monday AA Meetings in Marissa

Tuesday AA Meetings in Marissa

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Marissa

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Thursday AA Meetings in Marissa

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Friday AA Meetings in Marissa

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Saturday AA Meetings in Marissa

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If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Lenzburg, Darmstadt, Tilden, and Baldwin

Additional local resources: Marissa NA Meetings | Marissa Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a program developed to help alcoholics obtain sobriety. There is no charge to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Marissa, Illinois as the funding is donated from its members.

AA is one of most commonly recognized programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women get sober in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are commonly made up of small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Marissa, Illinois

It is important when coming to Alcoholics Anonymous that you pick a meeting that is suited for where you are at in sobriety. The first type of meeting is a new comers meeting and is not limited to only new comers but is a meeting that motivates members to share their stories and reach out for help. The second type of meeting would be a gender specific meeting, which is only open to either men or women. A Closed meeting simply means the group is solely focused on conversations regarding how to maintain sobriety from alcohol. Speaking of any other illicit substances is not allowed. A Step Study is a meeting that is simply focused on a single step and spoken about in length regarding the best approach to working this step and applying it to your daily life. Traditions meetings revolve around the 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. The 12 traditions are different than the 12 steps. The traditions are built to maintain order throughout Alcoholics Anonymous and holding each group accountable to these traditions is the reason you can attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to benefit the most from your initial meeting in Marissa, Illinois

To benefit the most from your initial meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. 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 remarks that you raise your hand to introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Don’t forget to ask for a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you to your first AA meeting.