Monday AA Meetings in Brookline
All Saints
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12), Women (W)
0.89 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Temple Beth Zion
Big Book (BB), Closed (C), Wheelchair Access (H)
1.17 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
St. JohnÕs Episcopal Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12), Women (W)
1.8 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
PBB Hospital
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
1.94 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Church of Our Saviour
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Speaker (S)
2.17 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
74 Kilmarnock St
Discussion (D), LGBTQ (G), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
2.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
74 Kilmarnock St
Discussion (D), LGBTQ (G), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
2.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Boston University Marsh Chapel Room
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
2.53 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Unitarian Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
2.73 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
St. Theresa's School Caf?
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
3.4 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
St. Paul's
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
3.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
First Parish Church
Discussion (D), LGBTQ (G), Open (O)
3.64 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Tuesday AA Meetings in Brookline
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Church of Christ
Closed (C), Men (M), Young People (YP)
1.11 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Presbyterian Church
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
1.39 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
United Parish Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H), Women (W)
1.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Farnsworth House
Closed (C), Discussion (D), LGBTQ (G), Men (M), Wheelchair Access (H)
1.79 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Church of Our Saviour
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
2.17 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Shattuck Hospital
Open (O), Step Meeting (12), Wheelchair Access (H)
2.32 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
74 Kilmarnock St
Discussion (D), LGBTQ (G), Open (O), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H)
2.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Boston University Marsh Chapel Room
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
2.53 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Carroll Center
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
2.82 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
St. George's
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
3.3 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Theo. Parker Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
3.33 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
BMC
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
3.58 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Wednesday AA Meetings in Brookline
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All Saints
Closed (C), Men (M), Step Meeting (12)
0.89 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Strathmore House
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
0.99 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
United Parish Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Marine Public Hospital
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12), Women (W)
1.71 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Farnsworth House
Closed (C), LGBTQ (G), Step Meeting (12)
1.79 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Hope Central Church
Discussion (D), Men (M), Open (O)
1.83 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
74 Kilmarnock St
Discussion (D), LGBTQ (G), Open (O), Speaker (S)
2.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Boston University Marsh Chapel Room
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
2.53 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Hill Memorial Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O)
2.57 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Project Place
Open (O), Step Meeting (12), Wheelchair Access (H)
2.66 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Rosie's Place
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H), Women (W)
3.34 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Thursday AA Meetings in Brookline
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St. Paul's
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Women (W)
0.11 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
St. Paul's
Open (O), Women (W)
0.11 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
St. Mary's
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
1.34 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Margarita Muniz Academy
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
1.83 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Jackson Mann School
Closed (C), Men (M), Step Meeting (12)
1.93 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Shattuck Hospital
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
2.32 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
74 Kilmarnock St
Discussion (D), LGBTQ (G), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H), Young People (YP)
2.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
74 Kilmarnock St
Closed (C), Discussion (D), LGBTQ (G)
2.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Boston University Marsh Chapel Room
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
2.53 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Unitarian Church
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O)
2.73 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Unitarian Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
2.73 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Umass Lowell Southwick Hall
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S), Young People (YP)
2.74 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Friday AA Meetings in Brookline
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All Saints
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
0.89 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O)
1.3 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
United Parish Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
1.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Hope Central Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
1.83 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Shattuck Hospital
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
2.32 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
74 Kilmarnock St
Closed (C), Discussion (D), LGBTQ (G), Wheelchair Access (H)
2.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
74 Kilmarnock St
Discussion (D), LGBTQ (G), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H)
2.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
74 Kilmarnock St
Big Book (BB), Closed (C), LGBTQ (G)
2.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Boston University Marsh Chapel Room
Big Book (BB), Open (O)
2.53 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Northeastern University, Richards Hall
Big Book (BB), Closed (C), Discussion (D)
2.92 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Theo. Parker Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
3.33 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Mt. Auburn Hospital
Discussion (D), Speaker (S)
3.47 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Saturday AA Meetings in Brookline
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All Saints
Open (O), Young People (YP)
0.89 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Brookline Police Station
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H)
1.19 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
1.78 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Church of Our Saviour
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
2.17 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Mass College of Art, Kennedy Building
Open (O)
2.25 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
74 Kilmarnock St
Discussion (D), LGBTQ (G), Open (O)
2.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
74 Kilmarnock St
Closed (C), Discussion (D), LGBTQ (G)
2.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
74 Kilmarnock St
Discussion (D), Open (O)
2.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Trinity Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
2.81 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Nazarene Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
3.31 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Sunday AA Meetings in Brookline
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St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Discussion (D), Speaker (S), Wheelchair Access (H), Young People (YP)
1.78 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
The Meeting Point
Closed (C), Discussion (D), LGBTQ (G), Speaker (S), Women (W)
2.12 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
74 Kilmarnock St
Discussion (D), LGBTQ (G), Open (O)
2.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
74 Kilmarnock St
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
2.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
74 Kilmarnock St
Discussion (D), LGBTQ (G), Open (O)
2.48 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Hill Memorial Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
2.57 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Charlesview Apts. CTR
Closed (C), Men (M)
2.64 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Elliot Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
3.1 miles from the center of Brookline, MA
Berklee College of Music
Discussion (D), Open (O)
3.32 miles from the center of Brookline, 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: Boston, Newton, Watertown, and Cambridge.
Additional local resources: Brookline NA Meetings | Brookline Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is an assembly where alcoholics and people who struggle with addiction gather for one hour to share their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Brookline, MA will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone working on their recovery journey. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the aspiration to stop drinking, and live a productive existence without alcohol.
Choosing An AA Meeting in Brookline, MA
There are a many different AA meetings in Brookline, MA. prior to selecting 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 wishes to attend. You do not have to have an alcohol addiction to go to an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. 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 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 experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of Alcoholics Anonymous. The speaker may or may not talk through the duration of the meeting and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members.
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 one or two steps 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 meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous can involve meditation for a portion of the meeting or even the length of the meeting. 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 could be followed by a conversation.
Because each Brookline 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 Brookline that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to get more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Brookline, MA, or navigating to aa.org to find out more information.
How to benefit the most from your initial AA meeting in Brookline, MA
To benefit the most from your initial AA meeting you need to walk through the front door 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 let the group know this is your first meeting. Don't forget to request a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.