AA Meetings Otterbein, CA

Monday AA Meetings in Otterbein

Tuesday AA Meetings in Otterbein

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Otterbein

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Thursday AA Meetings in Otterbein

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Friday AA Meetings in Otterbein

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Saturday AA Meetings in Otterbein

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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: Rowland Heights, South San Jose Hills, Industry, and Walnut

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

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship created to help its members stay sober. Attendance is free at an AA Meeting in Otterbein, California as the funding is accepted on a [donation 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 usually small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members stay sober.

Selecting An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Otterbein, California

There are a variety different AA meetings in Otterbein, California. prior to selecting the meeting that you are going to join, it is helpful to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend 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 drinking problem to go to an open AA 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. It is not open to friends or family.

Big Book Meeting – At Big Book meetings, a member will usually read out of the Big Book and follow the reading with a discussion amongst its members.

Speaker Meeting – At an AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their experience, 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 revolves around 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 could be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting – A Meditation AA Meeting can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the length of the meeting. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open dialogue.

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 could be followed by a discussion.

Because each Otterbein 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 Otterbein that do not. We recommend calling the local AA intergroup to find out more information on AA Meetings in Otterbein, California, or navigating to aa.org to locate more information.

How to get the most out of your first meeting in Otterbein, California

To get the most out of your first meeting you need to walk in with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to be ready to arrive early and stay late 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 inquire about a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to your first AA meeting.