AA Meetings Bakersfield, CA

Monday AA Meetings in Bakersfield

Tuesday AA Meetings in Bakersfield

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Bakersfield

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Thursday AA Meetings in Bakersfield

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Friday AA Meetings in Bakersfield

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Saturday AA Meetings in Bakersfield

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Sunday AA Meetings in Bakersfield

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If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Oildale, Greenacres, Fuller Acres, and Lamont.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is an assembly where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to express their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Bakersfield, CA will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone working on their recovery journey. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the yearn to stop drinking, and live a fulfilling life without alcohol.

The Best Method of Selecting an AA Meeting in Bakersfield, CA

It is important when coming to AA that you select a meeting that is suited for where you are at in sobriety. The first type of meeting is a new comers meeting and is not limited to only new comers but is a meeting that encourages 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 maintain sobriety from alcohol. Talking about any other illicit substances is not allowed. A Step Study is a gathering 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 focused on the 12 traditions of AA. The 12 traditions are not the same as the 12 steps. The traditions were implemented to maintain order throughout AA and maintaining accountability to these traditions is the reason you can walk into an AA Meeting anywhere in across the globe to hear the same message.

How to get the most out of your first AA meeting in Bakersfield, CA

To get the most out of your first AA meeting you need to walk through the front door willing to accept change and be open minded. 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. Don't forget to ask for a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to this meeting.