AA Meetings Independence, MO

Monday AA Meetings in Independence

Tuesday AA Meetings in Independence

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Independence

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Thursday AA Meetings in Independence

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Friday AA Meetings in Independence

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Saturday AA Meetings in Independence

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Sunday AA Meetings in Independence

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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: Sugar Creek, Lake Tapawingo, Courtney, and Blue Springs

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

What is an AA Meeting?

A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with substance abuse gather for one hour to discuss their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic’s Anonymous meeting in Independence, Missouri will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the want to stop drinking, and live a fulfilling existence without alcohol.

The Best Method of Choosing an AA Meeting in Independence, Missouri

It is important when coming to AA that you select a meeting that is suited for where you are at in sobriety. The first type of AA meeting is a new comers meeting and is not limited to only new comers but is a meeting that motivates them to speak their truth and reach out for help. Another type of meeting would be a gender specific meeting, which is only open to one gender. A Closed meeting simply means the group is solely focused on conversations regarding how to stay sober from alcohol. Speaking of any other illicit substances is not allowed. A Step Study is a gathering that is simply focused on a single step and spoken about 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. The 12 traditions are different than the 12 steps. The traditions were established to maintain order throughout AA and holding each group accountable to these traditions is the reason you can attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous anywhere in across the globe to hear the same message.

How to benefit the most from your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Independence, Missouri

To benefit the most from your first Alcoholics Anonymous 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. Make sure to inquire about a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to this meeting.