AA Meetings Strathmore, CA

Monday AA Meetings in Strathmore

Tuesday AA Meetings in Strathmore

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Strathmore

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Thursday AA Meetings in Strathmore

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Friday AA Meetings in Strathmore

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Saturday AA Meetings in Strathmore

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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: Plainview, Lindsay, Porterville, and Cotton Center

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a fellowship developed to help those who struggle from alcohol dependence get sober. Attendance is free at an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Strathmore, California as the funding is voluntarily contributed from its members.

AA is among the most commonly known programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women achieve sobriety in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are usually small groups of individuals who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members get sober.

Selecting An AA Meeting in Strathmore, California

There are a a number of different AA meetings in Strathmore, California. Before selecting the meeting that you are going to join, it is helpful 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 have an alcohol addiction to go to an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. 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 these meetings, a member will typically 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 experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not talk through the duration of the meeting and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

AA Literature Meeting – A literature meeting typically 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 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 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 thoroughly. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a conversation.

Being that each Strathmore AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Variation of meeting formats is common and you can also find AA meetings in Strathmore that do not. We recommend calling the local AA intergroup to get more information on AA Meetings in Strathmore, California, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

How to benefit the most from your first meeting in Strathmore, California

To benefit the most from your first 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 let the group know this is your first meeting. Don’t forget to inquire about a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you to your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.