AA Meetings Crystal Springs, AR

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 12.87 miles away and meets on Monday 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: Meyers, Pearcy, Oma, and Mountain Pine.

Additional local resources: Crystal Springs NA Meetings | Crystal Springs Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a program developed to help alcoholics get sober. It is free to attend an AA Meeting in Crystal Springs, AR as the funding is voluntary based only 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. AA meetings are typically made up of small groups of individuals who share their experiences achieving sobriety and are there to help new members get sober.

The Best Method of Selecting an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Crystal Springs, AR

It is important when coming to Alcoholics Anonymous that you select a meeting that is suited for where you are at in sobriety. The 1st type of Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is a new comers meeting and is not solely for new comers but is a meeting that inspires members to share their stories and ask 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. Talking about any other drugs is not allowed. A Step Study is a meeting 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 are based off the 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. The 12 traditions are not the same as the 12 steps. The traditions were implemented to maintain order throughout Alcoholics Anonymous and holding each group accountable to these traditions is the reason you can attend 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 Crystal Springs, AR

To get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous 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 introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Make sure to inquire about 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, let the group know what lead you to your first AA meeting.