Monday AA Meetings in Ridgewood
Federated Church
Big Book, Closed, Wheelchair Access
8.35 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
8.36 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
8.36 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
McHenry Alano Club
Big Book, Closed, Wheelchair Access
8.36 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Tuesday AA Meetings in Ridgewood
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Chicago Area Service Office
Closed, Wheelchair Access
3.84 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Village Green Baptist Church
Big Book, Closed, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
3.95 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Bethany Community Center
Big Book, Closed, English
4.35 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Camden Serenity Group
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
8.23 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
20-1171 Online
Big Book, Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting
8.36 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Christ the King Church
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
8.38 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Wednesday AA Meetings in Ridgewood
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Wicker Park Lutheran Church In-person and Online
Closed, Literature, Online Meeting
2.83 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Elmhurst Presbyterian Church
Closed, Discussion
3.84 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
8.36 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
8.36 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Will County Fellowship Club
Big Book, Closed, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
9.11 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Thursday AA Meetings in Ridgewood
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Lord of Life Lutheran Church
Big Book, Closed, Discussion
8.36 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Covenant Community Fellowship Church
Closed, English
8.52 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
First Congregational Church In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
9.11 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
12-8077 Online
Big Book, Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting
9.11 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
9.11 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Friday AA Meetings in Ridgewood
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St. Charles Borromeo Church In-person and Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting
2.83 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Alano of Des Plaines
Candlelight, Closed, Discussion
2.83 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
02-8756 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
4.03 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
103 N State St., Belvidere, IL 61008
Closed
8.24 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
West Suburban 12 & 12 Center In-person and Online
Discussion, LGBTQ, Online Meeting, Speaker
8.35 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
8.36 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
8.36 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Crystal Lake Alano Club
Big Book, Closed, Daily Reflections, Literature
8.36 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Saturday AA Meetings in Ridgewood
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Lemont United Methodist Church
Closed, Dual Diagnosis, English, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
9.11 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Parking lot of Gardens
Discussion, Open, Outdoor Meeting
9.11 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Senior Citizens Bldg
Big Book, Discussion, Open, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
9.11 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Camden Serenity Group
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
9.11 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Camden Serenity Group
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
9.16 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
United Methodist Church In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
11.65 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Sunday AA Meetings in Ridgewood
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Cameron’s Comrades Online
Big Book, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Open, Wheelchair Access
2.83 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Alano Club of the Northside
Candlelight, Closed
2.83 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
16-0497 Inactive
Closed, Location Temporarily Closed
2.83 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
658742 Temporarily Inactive
Big Book, Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Wheelchair Access
3.91 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Online
Closed, Discussion, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Wheelchair Access
3.97 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
United Methodist Church
Not Wheelchair Accessible, Closed
9.11 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
Tilton Municipal Building
Discussion, Open, BB, Wheelchair AccessAA Meeting
9.11 miles from the center of Ridgewood, IL
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Ingalls Park, Cherry Hill, Fairmont, and Preston Heights.
Additional local resources: Ridgewood NA Meetings | Ridgewood Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a program where alcoholics and people who struggle with substance abuse gather for one hour to share their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Ridgewood, IL will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the yearn to achieve sobriety, and live a happy & healthy existence without alcohol.
The Best Method of Selecting an AA Meeting in Ridgewood, IL
It is important when coming to AA that you select a meeting that is best for where you are at in sobriety. The first type of AA meeting is a new comers meeting and is not only for new comers but is a meeting that encourages them to speak their truth and reach out for help. The second type of meeting would be a gender specific meeting, either a men’s meeting or women’s meeting. These types of meeting are not opened to the opposite sex. A Closed meeting simply means the group is closed to any discussion that does not involve how to stay sober from alcohol. Talking about any other illicit substances is not allowed. A Step Study is a gathering that is simply focused on a single step and discussed in length regarding the best approach to working this step and applying it to your daily life. Traditions meetings revolve around the 12 traditions of AA. Not to be confused with the 12 steps. The traditions are built to maintain order throughout AA and maintaining accountability to these traditions is why you can walk into an AA Meeting anywhere in the world to hear the same message.
How to get the most out of your initial AA meeting in Ridgewood, IL
To get the most out of your initial AA meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. 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. Make sure to ask for 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.