AA Meetings Thornton, AR

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 5.11 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: Fordyce, Ramsey, Bearden, and Ivan.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a program founded to help alcoholics stay sober. There is no charge to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Thornton, AR as the funding is donated from its members.

AA is one of most commonly known programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their alcohol dependance in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are typically made up of small groups of people who share their experiences achieving sobriety and are there to help new members stay sober.

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

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has curated meetings to guide you through each individual piece of your sobriety. If you are in search of a meeting on the 1st three steps, you should choose a beginner meeting. If you are looking to get more in touch with 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 a good starting point. 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 them out until you find one that fits your needs.

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

To get the most out of your first meeting you need to walk through the front door willing to accept change and be open minded. Make sure to give yourself extra time at the start and end 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 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 this meeting.