Monday AA Meetings in Manchester
Unitarian Universalist Society East
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Pathfinders Club
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Pathfinders Club
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Pathfinders Club
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Concordia Lutheran Church
Open, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.77 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Second Congregational Church
Discussion, Open, Step Meeting
1.23 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Wapping Community Church
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
3.75 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
United Methodist Church
Discussion, Open, Speaker
4.77 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St Marks Lutheran Church
Closed, Discussion, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access
5.06 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St Marks Lutheran Church
Discussion, Newcomer, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
5.06 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Trinity Lutheran Church
Open, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
6.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Second Congregational Church
Discussion, Open, Young People
7.21 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Open Hearth
Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
7.89 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Tuesday AA Meetings in Manchester
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Manchester Memorial Hospital
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.39 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Pathfinders Club
Closed, Discussion, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Pathfinders Club
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom, Women
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Pathfinders Club
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Pathfinders Club
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Second Congregational Church
Open, Speaker
1.23 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
South Congregational Church
Closed, Discussion
5.41 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Machinist Union
Discussion, Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
6.5 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
First Congregational Church of Vernon
Discussion, Open
6.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Trinity Lutheran Church
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom, Women
6.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
United Methodist Church
Discussion, Open, Step Meeting
6.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
United Methodist Church
Discussion, Open, Step Meeting
6.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Cornerstone Soup Kitchen
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
7.25 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Recovery Club
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
7.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Recovery Club
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
7.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Wednesday AA Meetings in Manchester
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Pathfinders Club
Discussion, Men, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Pathfinders Club
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Pathfinders Club
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
South United Methodist Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
1.01 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Faith Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Women
4.04 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St Rose Church
Closed, Discussion, Step Meeting
4.67 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St Georges Episcopal Church
Discussion, Open, Step Meeting
5.04 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St Christophers Church
Discussion, Newcomer, Open
5.28 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St Johns Episcopal Church
Discussion, Open, Speaker
6.27 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
First Congregational Church
Discussion, Men, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
6.82 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
First Congregational Church of Vernon
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
6.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Trinity Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
6.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Union Congregational Church Annex
Discussion, Open
7.02 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Thursday AA Meetings in Manchester
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Pathfinders Club
Open, Step Meeting
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Pathfinders Club
Open, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Pathfinders Club
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Faith Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
4.04 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Unity Church of Greater Hartford
Closed, Discussion, Men
4.47 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St Rose Church
Closed, Discussion, Step Meeting, Women
4.67 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St James Episcopal Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
6.48 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
First Congregational Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
6.82 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
First Congregational Church of Vernon
Open, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
6.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Union Congregational Church
Discussion, Open, Speaker
7 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Recovery Club
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
7.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open, Step Meeting
8.83 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
South Congregational Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
8.85 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
South Congregational Church
Closed, Discussion, Wheelchair Access
8.85 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St Catherine of Siena Church
Closed, Discussion
8.94 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Friday AA Meetings in Manchester
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Pathfinders Club
Discussion, Open, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Pathfinders Club
Discussion, Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Pathfinders Club
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Concordia Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.77 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St Georges Episcopal Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
5.04 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St Marks Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
5.06 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St Margaret Mary Church
Closed, Discussion, Men
5.24 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
First Congregational Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
6.54 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Talcottville Congregational Church
Discussion, Open
6.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
United Methodist Church
Closed, Discussion
6.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Thompson Congregational Church
Discussion, Open, Speaker
7.02 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St Bernard Parish Center
Discussion, Open
7.17 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Recovery Club
Discussion, Open, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
7.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Recovery Club
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
7.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Saturday AA Meetings in Manchester
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Pathfinders Club
Discussion, Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Pathfinders Club
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Pathfinders Club
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Faith Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
4.04 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St Marks Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access
5.06 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St. Josephs Church
Big Book, Open
6.71 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Trinity Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
6.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
United Methodist Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
6.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Church of Good Shephard
Discussion, Open, Speaker
7.87 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Recovery Club
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
7.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Recovery Club
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
7.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St. Luke's Parish House
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
8.02 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Trinity Episcopal Church
Discussion, LGBTQ, Open, Wheelchair Access
8.05 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Sunday AA Meetings in Manchester
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Manchester Memorial Hospital
Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.39 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Pathfinders Club
Discussion, Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Pathfinders Club
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
0.74 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Second Congregational Church
Big Book, Open
1.23 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
United Methodist Church
Big Book, Open
4.77 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St Johns Episcopal Church
Discussion, Newcomer, Open
6.27 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St Johns Episcopal Church
Closed, Discussion, Men
6.27 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St James Episcopal Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
6.48 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St. Josephs Church
Discussion, Open, Speaker
6.71 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Second Congregational Church
Big Book, Open
7.21 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Open Hearth
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
7.89 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Recovery Club
Closed, Discussion, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
7.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
Recovery Club
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
7.9 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
St. Luke's Parish House
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Women
8.02 miles from the center of Manchester, CT
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: East Hartford, Glastonbury Center, Rockville, and Hartford.
Additional local resources: Manchester NA Meetings | Manchester Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is an assembly where alcoholics and people who struggle with substance abuse gather for one hour to express their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Manchester, CT will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the desire to achieve sobriety, and live a fulfilling existence without alcohol.
Selecting An AA Meeting in Manchester, CT
There are a many different AA meetings in Manchester, CT. Before choosing the meeting that you are going to join, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - An Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is open to anyone who wants to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can join these meetings.
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - A Closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is only for those who have a desire to get sober. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.
Big Book Meeting - At Big Book 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 Alcoholics Anonymous speaker meeting, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous will tell their story and share their experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of Alcoholics Anonymous. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.
Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting - A literature meeting typically involves reading from one of the Alcoholics Anonymous 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 Alcoholics Anonymous step study typically 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 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve meditation for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a discussion.
Traditions Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting - One or more of the Alcoholics Anonymous traditions will be discussed in thoroughly. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and may or may not be followed by a conversation.
Since each Manchester Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Manchester that do not. We recommend contacting the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to acquire more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Manchester, CT, or visiting aa.org to locate more information.
How to benefit the most from your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Manchester, CT
To benefit the most from your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk through the front door willing to accept change and be open minded. 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 ask for a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you through their doors that day.