AA Meetings Arden, AR

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Arden, Arkansas.

The closest AA meeting to you is 6.54 miles away and meets on Thursday at 7:00:00 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: Alleene, Richmond, Foreman, and Wilton.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a program founded to help those who suffer from dependence to alcohol get sober. Attendance is free at an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Arden, AR as the funding is donated 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 achieve sobriety in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are typically made up of small groups of people who share their experiences achieving sobriety and are there to help new members get sober.

The Best Method of Choosing an AA Meeting in Arden, AR

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has created meetings to help with each individual piece of your independence from alcohol. If you are in search of a meeting on the first 3 steps, beginner meetings are for you. If you are looking to explore your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be a recommended choice. If you want to hear stories of inspiration for overcoming alcoholism, a speaker meeting is a good starting point. If you have completed your steps and are now working on the traditions of AA, a traditions meetings will help. If you want to attend a single gender group, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where no one of the opposite gender will be there. The fact of the matter is there is a meeting for everyone. Try them out until you find one that fits your needs.

How to get the most out of your initial AA meeting in Arden, AR

To get the most out of your initial AA meeting you need to walk in 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 remarks that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to ask for a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you to this meeting.