AA Meetings Nelson, IL

Monday AA Meetings in Nelson

Tuesday AA Meetings in Nelson

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Nelson

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Thursday AA Meetings in Nelson

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Friday AA Meetings in Nelson

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Saturday AA Meetings in Nelson

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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: Sterling, Rock Falls, Harmon, and Dixon

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a program developed to help those who suffer from alcohol abuse stay sober. Attendance is free at an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Nelson, 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 overcome their alcohol dependance 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.

How to Choose an AA Meeting in Nelson, Illinois

It is important when coming to AA that you choose a meeting that is suited for where you are at in sobriety. The 1st type of meeting is a new comers meeting and is not only for new comers but is a meeting that inspires them to share their stories and ask for help. The second type of meeting would be a gender specific meeting, which is only open to one gender. A Closed meeting simply means the group is closed to any discussion that does not involve how to stay sober from alcohol. Talking about any other substance use addictions 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 are focused on the 12 traditions of AA. Not to be confused with the 12 steps. The traditions are built to maintain order throughout AA and holding each group accountable to these traditions is the reason you can attend an AA Meeting anywhere in across the globe to hear the same message.

How to benefit the most from your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Nelson, Illinois

To benefit the most from your first Alcoholics Anonymous 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 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 phone numbers of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you through their doors that day.