AA Meetings Brent, AL

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Brent, Alabama.

The closest AA meeting to you is 18.16 miles away and meets on Monday at 6:00 PM.

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Centreville, Eoline, West Blocton, and Lawley.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a program founded to help its members achieve sobriety. Attendance is free at an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Brent, AL as the funding is voluntarily contributed from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous is one of most commonly recognized programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women get sober in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. AA meetings are commonly made up of small groups of people who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members achieve sobriety.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Brent, AL

It is important when coming to Alcoholics Anonymous that you select 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 only for new comers but is a meeting that motivates them to share their stories and accept help. Another type of meeting would be a gender specific meeting, which is only open to either men or women. A Closed meeting simply means the group is solely focused on conversations regarding how to stay sober from alcohol. Talking about any other substance use addictions is not allowed. A Step Study is a meeting 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 were implemented to maintain order throughout Alcoholics Anonymous and maintaining accountability to these traditions is why you can join an AA Meeting anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Brent, AL

To get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes early and stay 30 minutes after 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. Don't forget to ask for 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 your first AA meeting.