AA Meetings Bodega Bay, CA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 1.08 miles away and meets on Wednesday 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: Salmon Creek, Bodega, Carmet, and Valley Ford.

Additional local resources: Bodega Bay NA Meetings | Bodega Bay Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a program founded to help alcoholics obtain sobriety. It is free to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Bodega Bay, CA as the funding is voluntary based only 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 get sober in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are usually small groups of individuals who share their experiences achieving sobriety and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.

The Best Method of Selecting an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Bodega Bay, CA

It is important when coming to Alcoholics Anonymous that you choose a meeting that is best for where you are at in sobriety. The first type of AA meeting is a new comers meeting and is not only for new comers but is a meeting that encourages them to speak their truth and reach out for help. Another type of meeting would be a single gender meeting, which is only open to either men or women. A Closed meeting simply means the group is closed to any discussion that does not involve how to maintain sobriety from alcohol. Talking about any other substance use addictions is not allowed. A Step Study is a gathering that is simply a specific step and spoken about in length regarding the best approach to working this step and applying it to your daily life. Traditions meetings are based off the 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. Not to be confused with the 12 steps. The traditions were established to maintain order throughout Alcoholics Anonymous and holding each group accountable to these traditions is why you can join an AA Meeting anywhere in across the globe to hear the same message.

How to benefit the most from your initial AA meeting in Bodega Bay, CA

To benefit the most from your initial AA meeting you need to walk through the front door willing to accept change and be open minded. 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. Don't forget to request a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you through their doors that day.