AA Meetings New Bedford, MA

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Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The closest AA meeting to you is 0.2 miles away and meets on Monday at 12:00 PM. Click here for meetings today (Sunday)!

Monday AA Meetings in New Bedford

Daily Reflections
Faith Ministries
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Living Sober
Faith Ministries
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Wheelchair Access (H)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Luz Da Noite
157 Davis St.
Discussion (D), Open (O)
0.95 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Am Recovery
360 Coggeshall St.
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.22 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Seaside Serenity
First Congregational Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.38 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Recovery Cafe
Wesley Methodist
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.73 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

S.o.u.l. Sisters 11th Step Women (w)
Wesley Methodist
Closed (C), Women (W)
1.73 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Last Chance
Pilgrim U.C.C.
Discussion (D), Open (O)
2.71 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Fairhaven Monday Night
Congregational Church
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
3.05 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Young Peoples
Trinity Lutheran Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S), Young People (YP)
3.28 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Sober Sisters Women (w)
So. Dartmouth Congregational Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Women (W)
5.58 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

South
St. Peter's Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Speaker (S)
5.63 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Men’s Step Men (m)
American Legion
Closed (C), Men (M), Step Meeting (12)
6.42 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

On Awakening
Old South Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O)
7.66 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Eye Openers
St. Gabriel's
Discussion (D), Open (O)
9.57 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Tuesday AA Meetings in New Bedford

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Daily Reflections
Faith Ministries
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Primary Purpose
Faith Ministries
Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Am Recovery
360 Coggeshall St.
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.22 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Seaside Serenity
First Congregational Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.38 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Recovery Cafe
Wesley Methodist
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.73 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

First Aid
St. Mary's Church Rec.
Discussion (D), Open (O)
3.21 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

There Is A Solution
Trinity Lutheran Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
3.28 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

There Is A Solution
Trinity Lutheran Church
Open Big Book Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.28 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Road To Joy & Freedom
Long Plain United Methodist Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
5.36 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Tuesday Night
American Legion
Open (O)
6.42 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Sober Today
Pacific Union Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
6.77 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Boston Beginners Mind 2sday
Old South Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
7.66 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Eye Opener
St. Gabriel's
Discussion (D), Open (O)
9.57 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Union Methodist Tuesdays At 6:30 Pm
Union Methodist
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12), Wheelchair Access (H)
10.87 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

S.o.s.
First Baptist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
11.23 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Wednesday AA Meetings in New Bedford

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Daily Reflections
Faith Ministries
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Whaling City
Holy Name Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Luz Da Noite Portuguese
157 Davis St.
Discussion (D), Open (O)
0.95 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Am Recovery
360 Coggeshall St.
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.22 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Seaside Serenity
First Congregational Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.38 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Recovery Cafe
Wesley Methodist
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.73 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Congregational Church Wednesdays At 7:00 Pm
So. Dartmouth Congregational Church
Big Book (BB), Closed (C)
5.58 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Women In Aa (women)
St. Peter's Church
Closed Speaker Meeting
5.63 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Beginners Mind
Old South Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
7.66 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

On Awakening
Old South Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O)
7.66 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Lamplighters
Lady of Grace
Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
8.64 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

As Bill Sees It
First Congregational Church
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Discussion (D), Open (O)
9.52 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Eye Openers
St. Gabriel's
Discussion (D), Open (O)
9.57 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

New Hope
St. Gabriel's
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
9.57 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Boa Nova
Tenement House
Discussion (D), Open (O)
10.36 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Thursday AA Meetings in New Bedford

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Big Book Crew
Faith Ministries
Big Book (BB), Open (O)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Daily Reflections
Faith Ministries
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Am Recovery
360 Coggeshall St.
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.22 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Seaside Serenity
First Congregational Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.38 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Recovery Cafe
Wesley Methodist
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.73 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Downtown West
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
2.29 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Acushnet Lakeside
Long Plain United Methodist Church
Open (O)
3.65 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Dartmouth Ray Of Hope
So. Dartmouth Congregational Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
5.58 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Ray Hope
So. Dartmouth Congregational Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
5.58 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Women’s Bbss Women (w)
Congregational Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12), Women (W)
6.75 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Back Bay
Old South Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
7.66 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Grace Of God
First Congregational Church
Open (O)
9.52 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Eye Openers Men (m)
St. Gabriel's
Discussion (D), Men (M), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
9.57 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Lakeside Step
St. John Neumann Rec Pavillion
Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
10.04 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Khmer Speaking Cambodian
St. Luke's Episcopal
Open (O)
10.65 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Friday AA Meetings in New Bedford

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Daily Reflections
Faith Ministries
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Am Recovery
360 Coggeshall St.
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.22 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Friday Night Big Book
First Congregational Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
1.38 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Seaside Serenity
First Congregational Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.38 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Recovery Cafe
Wesley Methodist
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.73 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Friday Night
St. Mary's
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O)
5.27 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

On Awakening
Old South Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O)
7.66 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Bbss
Friends Mtg. House
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12), Wheelchair Access (H)
8.21 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Freedom
First Congregational Church
Big Book (BB), Closed (C)
9.52 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Eye Opener
St. Gabriel's
Discussion (D), Open (O)
9.57 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Sos
First Baptist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
11.23 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Turn It Over
First Baptist Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O)
11.23 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

How Now
Old Town Hall
Open (O)
11.99 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Berkley Grace
United Methodist Church
Open Meeting
12.02 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Grace
Myricks United Methodist Church
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
12.02 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Saturday AA Meetings in New Bedford

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South Side
Holy Name Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Luz Da Noite Portuguese
157 Davis St.
Discussion (D), Open (O)
0.95 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Serenity Sisters Ii Women (w)
St. Joseph's Church Basement
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Women (W)
1.14 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Brothers In Arms Men (m)
360 Coggeshall St.
Closed (C), Men (M), Wheelchair Access (H)
1.22 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Live And Learn
Wesley Methodist
Big Book (BB), Closed (C)
1.73 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Recovery Cafe
Wesley Methodist
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.73 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Solution
St. Mary's
Open (O)
5.27 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Freedom To Live
St. George Church Hall
Open (O)
5.81 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Sat A.m.
Old South Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
7.66 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

High Five
First Congregational Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
9.52 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Old Courthouse
Fellowship Hall
Open (O)
12.98 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Freedom To Live
Saint George
Open Meeting
14.19 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

12 Steps To Freedom
Advent Lutheran Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
14.83 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

12 Steps To Freedom
Advent Lutheran Church
Closed Speaker Meeting
14.83 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

Saturdays In The Park
Tremblay's Restaurant
Discussion, Open AA Meeting
15.04 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Acushnet, North Dartmouth, Smith Mills, and Bliss Corner

Additional local resources: New Bedford NA Meetings | New Bedford Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with addiction gather for one hour to express their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic’s Anonymous meeting in New Bedford, Massachusetts will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the desire to get sober, and live a happy & healthy life without alcohol.

Selecting An AA Meeting in New Bedford, Massachusetts

There are a many different AA meetings in New Bedford, Massachusetts. prior to choosing the meeting that you are going to join, it is beneficial 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 wants to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic 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 stop drinking. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.

Big Book Meeting – At these meetings, a member will typically 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 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 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 usually 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 meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous can involve meditation for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open conversation.

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 conversation.

Because each New Bedford 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 New Bedford that do not. We recommend contacting the local AA intergroup to acquire more information on AA Meetings in New Bedford, Massachusetts, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

How to benefit the most from your initial AA meeting in New Bedford, Massachusetts

To benefit the most from your initial AA 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 remarks that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Don’t forget to request 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 story that lead you to your first AA meeting.