AA Meetings Carmichael, CA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.38 miles away and meets on Thursday 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: North Highlands, Foothill Farms, Gold River, and Fair Oaks.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An AA Meeting is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with addiction gather for one hour to share their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Carmichael, CA will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the want to achieve sobriety, and live a happy & healthy life without alcohol.

How to Choose an AA Meeting in Carmichael, CA

It is important when coming to AA that you pick a meeting that is suited 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 share their stories and ask for help. Another type of meeting would be a gender specific 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 stay sober from alcohol. Speaking of any other illicit substances is not allowed. A Step Study is a meeting 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 revolve around the 12 traditions of AA. The 12 traditions are not the same as the 12 steps. The traditions were created to maintain order throughout AA and maintaining accountability to these traditions is why you can attend an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting anywhere in across the globe to hear the same message.

How to Get The Most From an AA Meeting in Carmichael, CA

The members who benefit the most from AA have found success through getting involved in the program. For addicts who are attending their first AA meeting and really want to get sober, we recommend following the suggestions of the AA members that have been a part of AA for a while.

It is recommended that you reach your hand out and accept help. Part of not drinking is helping the new members of AA in Carmichael live a sober life, so people are going to be want to help you get sober too. Stand up, introduce yourself, admit that you need help.