AA Meetings Benton, CA

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Benton, California.

The closest AA meeting to you is 44.43 miles away and meets on Wednesday at 7:00 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: Mount Montgomery, Toms Place, Aspen Springs, and Dyer.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a program developed to help its members stay sober. There is no charge to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Benton, CA as the funding is donated 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. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are usually small groups of individuals who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members stay sober.

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

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has developed meetings to help with each individual piece of your sobriety. If you are in search of a meeting on the first three steps, you should choose a beginner meeting. If you are looking to explore your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting can help. If you want to hear stories of inspiration for overcoming alcoholism, a speaker meeting is a good starting point. If you are through your steps and are now working on the traditions of AA, a traditions meetings will help. If you want to attend a single gender group, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where no one of the opposite gender will be there. The fact of the matter is there is a meeting for everyone. Try them out until you find one that you find most beneficial.

How to get the most out of your initial AA meeting in Benton, CA

To get the most out of your initial AA meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes early and stay 30 minutes after 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 inquire about a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you to this meeting.