AA Meetings Reader, AR

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 19.31 miles away and meets on Wednesday at 8:00:00 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: Bluff City, Chidester, Whelen Springs, and Beirne.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An AA Meeting is a place to share experiences and success stories with other alcoholics. This is a safe place for a person wanting to get sober to come in and ask for help. These Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Reader, AR will help them build a support network to help achieve sobriety. You will be greeted by your peers that have all lived and survived from alcoholism. Their ability to maintain a sober life is reliant on helping others and giving back to others the gift that they received.

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

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. Alcoholics Anonymous has created meetings to guide you through each individual piece of your independence from alcohol. If you are in search of a meeting on the first three steps, you should select a beginner meeting. If you are looking to focus on your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be a good choice. If you want to hear other people's journeys to sobriety, a speaker meeting is where you need to be. If you are through 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 them out until you find one that fits your needs.

How to get the most out of your first AA meeting in Reader, 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 remarks that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to request 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 Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.