AA Meetings Defreestville, NY

Monday AA Meetings in Defreestville

Tuesday AA Meetings in Defreestville

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Defreestville

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Thursday AA Meetings in Defreestville

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Friday AA Meetings in Defreestville

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Saturday AA Meetings in Defreestville

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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: Rensselaer, Hampton Manor, Menands, and Wynantskill

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An AA Meeting is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with substance abuse gather for one hour to share their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic’s Anonymous meeting in Defreestville, New York will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone working on their recovery journey. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the yearn to achieve sobriety, and live a productive existence without alcohol.

The Best Method of Choosing an AA Meeting in Defreestville, New York

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 Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is a new comers meeting and is not solely for new comers but is a meeting that inspires members to speak their truth and reach out for help. The next 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 closed to any discussion that does not involve how to maintain sobriety from alcohol. Talking about any other drugs is not allowed. A Step Study is a meeting that is simply a specific step and spoken about in length regarding the best approach to working this step and applying it to your daily life. Traditions meetings are based off the 12 traditions of AA. Not to be confused with the 12 steps. The traditions were implemented to maintain order throughout AA and maintaining accountability to these traditions is the reason you can join an AA Meeting anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to get the most out of your initial meeting in Defreestville, New York

To get the most out of your initial meeting you need to walk in 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 contact information of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you to this meeting.