AA Meetings Dawson, IA

Monday AA Meetings in Dawson

Tuesday AA Meetings in Dawson

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Dawson

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Thursday AA Meetings in Dawson

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Friday AA Meetings in Dawson

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Saturday AA Meetings in Dawson

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Sunday AA Meetings in Dawson

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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: Jamaica, Rippey, Perry, and Cooper.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a fellowship created to help alcoholics get sober. It is free to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Dawson, IA as the funding is donated from its members.

AA 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. AA meetings are commonly made up of small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members get sober.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Dawson, IA

It is important when coming to Alcoholics Anonymous that you choose a meeting that is suited for where you are at in sobriety. The first type of meeting is a new comers meeting and is not solely for new comers but is a meeting that encourages members to speak their truth and accept help. Another type of meeting would be a gender specific meeting, either a men’s meeting or women’s meeting. These types of meeting are closed to the opposite sex. A Closed meeting simply means the group is solely focused on conversations regarding how to stay sober from alcohol. Speaking of any other substance use addictions is not allowed. A Step Study is a gathering 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 Alcoholics Anonymous. The 12 traditions are different than the 12 steps. The traditions are built to maintain order throughout Alcoholics Anonymous and holding each group accountable to these traditions is why you can join an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to get the most out of your initial meeting in Dawson, IA

To get the most out of your initial meeting you need to walk in willing to accept change and be open minded. 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. Make sure to inquire about a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you to your first AA meeting.