AA Meetings Runnells, IA

Monday AA Meetings in Runnells

Tuesday AA Meetings in Runnells

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Runnells

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Thursday AA Meetings in Runnells

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Friday AA Meetings in Runnells

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Saturday AA Meetings in Runnells

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Sunday AA Meetings in Runnells

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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: Swan, Hartford, Carlisle, and Prairie City.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a fellowship developed to help those who suffer from alcohol dependence achieve sobriety. There is no charge to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Runnells, IA as the funding is voluntary based only from its members.

AA is one of most highly regarded programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their alcohol dependance in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are typically made up of small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their experiences achieving sobriety and are there to help new members achieve sobriety.

Choosing An AA Meeting in Runnells, IA

There are a variety different AA meetings in Runnells, IA. Before selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.

Open Meeting of AA - An Open AA Meeting is open to anyone who has a desire to attend. You do not have to have an drinking problem to go to an open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA - 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 AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting typically involves reading from one of the AA 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 AA step study traditionally focuses on a specific step or 2 per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and might be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting - A meditation meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open dialogue.

Traditions AA Meeting - One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in extensively. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and might be followed by a dialogue.

Because each Runnells AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find AA meetings in Runnells that do not. We recommend calling the local AA intergroup to acquire more information on AA Meetings in Runnells, IA, or navigating to aa.org to find out more information.

How to Get The Most From an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Runnells, IA

The most successful members of AA have found success through going more for the program than just attending meetings. For people who are attending their first AA meeting and really want to get sober, we advise following the suggestions of the AA members that have come before you.

It is recommended that you reach your hand out and admit that you need help. Part of staying sober is helping the newcomers of AA in Runnells get sober, so people are going to be more than willing to help you not drink too. Stand up, say who you are, admit that you need help.