AA Meetings North Ridge, NY

Monday AA Meetings in North Ridge

Tuesday AA Meetings in North Ridge

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Wednesday AA Meetings in North Ridge

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Thursday AA Meetings in North Ridge

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Friday AA Meetings in North Ridge

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Saturday AA Meetings in North Ridge

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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: Molyneaux Corners, South Wilson, Cambria Center, and Warrens Corners

Additional local resources: North Ridge NA Meetings | North Ridge Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship developed to help its members obtain sobriety. It is free to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in North Ridge, New York as the funding is voluntarily contributed from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous is among the most commonly known 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 individuals who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.

Selecting An AA Meeting in North Ridge, New York

There are a a lot of different AA meetings in North Ridge, New York. prior to selecting the meeting that you are going to join, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.

Open Meeting of AA – An Open AA Meeting is open to anyone who wants to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting. Friends, family, and children can join these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA – A Closed AA Meeting 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 Big Book meetings, a member will usually 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 take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

AA Literature Meeting – A literature meeting usually involves reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study – An AA step study traditionally focuses on one or two steps per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and may or may not be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting – A Meditation Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. 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 depth. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and may or may not be followed by a dialogue.

Being that each North Ridge 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 North Ridge that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local AA intergroup to find out more information on AA Meetings in North Ridge, New York, or visiting aa.org to locate more information.

How to get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in North Ridge, New York

To get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to give yourself extra time at the start and end 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. Make sure to ask for a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you through their doors that day.