AA Meetings Ferndale, AR

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 4.21 miles away and meets on Tuesday 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: Pinnacle, Avilla, Natural Steps, and Roland.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a place to share experiences and success stories with other alcoholics. This is a safe place for an alcoholic wanting to get sober to come in and ask for help. These Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Ferndale, AR will help them build a support network to live a sober life. You will be welcomed by your peers that have all lived and survived from a hopeless state of mind and body. Their ability to maintain this state is dependent on helping others and giving back to others the guidance that they received.

The Best Method of Choosing an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Ferndale, AR

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. Alcoholics Anonymous has created meetings to assist with each individual piece of your independence from alcohol. If you are looking for a meeting on the first three steps, beginner meetings are for you. If you are looking to explore your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be a good choice. If you are in search of other people's journeys to sobriety, a speaker meeting is the right place for you. If you have completed your steps and are now working on the traditions of AA, a traditions meetings will be beneficial. If you want to attend a single gender group, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where only people of your gender will be present. All in all there is a meeting for everyone. Try different meetings out until you find one that you find most beneficial.

How to get the most out of your first AA meeting in Ferndale, AR

To get the most out of your first AA meeting you need to walk through the front door 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 announcements that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to inquire about a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you to this meeting.