AA Meetings Baldwin, FL

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Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Baldwin, Florida. The closest AA meeting to you is 13.83 miles away and meets on Friday at 8:00:00 PM.

Monday AA Meetings in Baldwin

Winners
1400 Cassat Ave
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, AA Newcomer / Beginner's Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Speaker Meeting
14.51 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Westside Group
Westside Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
14.94 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Westside Group
Westside Club
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Smoking Permitted, Wheelchair Access
14.94 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Wesconnett Group
Holy Trinity Anglican
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
15.44 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Sojourn Group
Grace Free Will Baptist Church
Big Book AA Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
15.63 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Riverside Group Men
St Marks Episcopal - Grace House
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Men's AA Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
16.26 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Orange Park Group
Strip Mall on Kingsley
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
16.75 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Orange Park Group
Strip Mall on Kingsley
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
16.75 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

TLC
Riverside Presbyterian Church
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Literature Meeting, Wheelchair Access
17.55 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Free To Be LGBTQ
Unity Church
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, LGBTQ, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
17.58 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Trout River Group
Trout River Club
Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Speaker Meeting, Step Study Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
18.33 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Riverview Study Group
Jax Northside Club
Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Speaker Meeting
18.4 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Speaker Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Tuesday AA Meetings in Baldwin

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Winners
1400 Cassat Ave
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, AA Literature Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
14.51 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Westside Group
Westside Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, AA Newcomer / Beginner's Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
14.94 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Westside Group
Westside Club
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Wheelchair Access
14.94 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Sojourn Group
Grace Free Will Baptist Church
AA Newcomer / Beginner's Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
15.63 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Riverside/Ortega Group
Ortega Methodist Church
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting
15.86 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Timuquana Ladies of Grace Women
St Marks Episcopal - Grace House
AA Literature Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Women's AA Meeting
16.26 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Arcobaleno LGBTQ
Riverside United Church
LGBTQ, AA Literature Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
16.32 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Road To Freedom
Consuming Fire Ministry
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
16.55 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Orange Park Group
Strip Mall on Kingsley
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
16.75 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Orange Park Group
Strip Mall on Kingsley
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
16.75 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Orange Park Group
Strip Mall on Kingsley
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
16.75 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Orange Park Group
Strip Mall on Kingsley
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
16.75 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Trout River Group
Trout River Club
Big Book AA Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
18.33 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Speaker Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
Daily Reflections AA Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Wednesday AA Meetings in Baldwin

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Westside Group
Westside Club
Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Speaker Meeting, Step Study Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
14.94 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Sojourn Group
Grace Free Will Baptist Church
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
15.63 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Stepsisters Grace Group Women
St Marks Episcopal - Grace House
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Women's AA Meeting
16.26 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Tradition Group
Riverside Tradition House
AA Literature Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
16.56 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Orange Park Group
Strip Mall on Kingsley
AA Literature Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
16.75 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Trout River Group
Trout River Club
Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Speaker Meeting
18.33 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Riverview Study Group
Jax Northside Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
18.4 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, AA Newcomer / Beginner's Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Fourth Street Group
20 W 4th St
Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Speaker Meeting
19.15 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

LWR Midday Group
Living Lord Lutheran
12 Steps & 12 Traditions AA Meeting, Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
19.16 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Living in the Light
Alumni House
Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Speaker Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Young People
20.13 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Thursday AA Meetings in Baldwin

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Primary Purpose Group
Saint Catherine's Episcopal Church
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Literature Meeting
14.72 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Westside Group
Westside Club
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Wheelchair Access
14.94 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Sojourn Group
Grace Free Will Baptist Church
12 Steps & 12 Traditions AA Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
15.63 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Timuquana Ladies of Grace Women
St Marks Episcopal - Grace House
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Women's AA Meeting
16.26 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Orange Park Group
Strip Mall on Kingsley
AA Literature Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
16.75 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Orange Park Group
Strip Mall on Kingsley
12 Steps & 12 Traditions AA Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
16.75 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Trout River Group
Trout River Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
18.33 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Trout River Group
Trout River Club
12 Steps & 12 Traditions AA Meeting, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
18.33 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Riverview Study Group
Jax Northside Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, AA Newcomer / Beginner's Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
18.4 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

(Men) Keep it Simple Men's Men
YMCA
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Men's AA Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
19.16 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Friday AA Meetings in Baldwin

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Keep It Simple Sister Women
New Life At Park Street Church
AA Literature Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Women's AA Meeting
13.83 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Winners
1400 Cassat Ave
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
14.51 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Winners Men
1400 Cassat Ave
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Men's AA Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
14.51 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Westside Group
Westside Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
14.94 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Westside Group
Westside Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
14.94 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Sojourn Group
Grace Free Will Baptist Church
Candlelight, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
15.63 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Orange Park Group
Strip Mall on Kingsley
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
16.75 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Orange Park Group
Strip Mall on Kingsley
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
16.75 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Free To Be LGBTQ
Unity Church
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, LGBTQ, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
17.58 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Last Call YPG
Unity Church
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Young People
17.59 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Trout River Group
Trout River Club
Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Speaker Meeting
18.33 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Riverview Study Group
Jax Northside Club
Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Speaker Meeting
18.4 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, AA Literature Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Saturday AA Meetings in Baldwin

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Westside Group Women
Westside Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Women's AA Meeting
14.94 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Westside Group
Westside Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
14.94 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Sojourn Group
Grace Free Will Baptist Church
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
15.63 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Contentment Group
St Marks Episcopal - Grace House
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
16.26 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Orange Park Group Women
Strip Mall on Kingsley
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Women's AA Meeting
16.75 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Orange Park Group
Strip Mall on Kingsley
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
16.75 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Orange Park Group
Strip Mall on Kingsley
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
16.75 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Orange Park Group Women
Strip Mall on Kingsley
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Women's AA Meeting
16.75 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Trout River Group
Trout River Club
Candlelight, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
18.33 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Speaker Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

LWR Happy Hour
Living Lord Lutheran
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
19.16 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Heavy Hitters Mens Group Men
Alumni House
Big Book AA Meeting, Men's AA Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
20.13 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Fiesta Group
The JABA Club
Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Speaker Meeting, Wheelchair Access
20.87 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Sunday AA Meetings in Baldwin

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Sojourn Group Women
Grace Free Will Baptist Church
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Women's AA Meeting
15.63 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Orange Park Group
Strip Mall on Kingsley
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Wheelchair Access
16.75 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

One Step at a Time
Unity Church
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Wheelchair Access
17.58 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Trout River Group
Trout River Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, AA Newcomer / Beginner's Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
18.33 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Riverview Study Group
Jax Northside Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
18.4 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Riverview Study Group
Jax Northside Club
AA Literature Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
18.52 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Central Group
San Marco Club
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting
18.71 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

From the Heart Mens Group Men
Alumni House
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Men's AA Meeting
20.13 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Fiesta Group
The JABA Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
20.87 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Coffee and Readings
The JABA Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, AA Literature Meeting
20.87 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Fiesta Group
The JABA Club
Big Book AA Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
20.87 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Fiesta Group
The JABA Club
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wheelchair Access
21.22 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

Arlington Group
1561 Cesery Blvd
AA AA Discussion Meeting Meeting, Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
22.5 miles from the center of Baldwin, FL

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Bryceville, Macclenny, Hugh, and Glen Saint Mary.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship organized to help its members achieve sobriety. Attendance is free at a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Baldwin, FL as the funding is donated from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous is among the most highly regarded 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 typically made up of small groups of people who share their experiences achieving sobriety and are there to help new members achieve sobriety.

Selecting An AA Meeting in Baldwin, FL

There are a many different AA meetings in Baldwin, FL. prior to selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is helpful to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.

Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - 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 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.

Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - 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 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 journey, 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 revolves around 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 usually focuses on a specific step or 2 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 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the entire meeting. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open dialogue.

Traditions Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting - One or more of the Alcoholics Anonymous traditions will be discussed in depth. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a discussion.

Because each Baldwin 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 Baldwin that do not. We recommend calling the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to find out more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Baldwin, FL, or navigating to aa.org to locate more information.

How to get the most out of your first meeting in Baldwin, FL

To get the most out of your first meeting you need to walk in 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 remarks 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. 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.