AA Meetings Colton, CA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 4.82 miles away and meets on Sunday at 6:30 AM.

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Grand Terrace, Highgrove, Loma Linda, and Belltown.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

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

Selecting An AA Meeting in Colton, CA

There are a many different AA meetings in Colton, CA. Before choosing the meeting that you are going to join, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.

Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - An Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend. You do not have to have an alcohol addiction to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can join these meetings.

Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - A Closed Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is only for those who have a desire to get sober. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.

Big Book Meeting - At these meetings, a member will usually read out of the Big Book and follow the reading with a discussion amongst its members.

Speaker Meeting - At an Alcoholics Anonymous speaker meeting, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous will tell their story and share their journey, strength, and hope with fellow members of Alcoholics Anonymous. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting - A literature meeting usually involves reading from one of the Alcoholics Anonymous approved pieces of literature and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study - An Alcoholics Anonymous step study usually focuses on a specific step or 2 per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and might be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting - A Meditation AA Meeting can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the length of the meeting. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open discussion.

Traditions Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting - One or more of the Alcoholics Anonymous traditions will be discussed in depth. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and might be followed by a dialogue.

Since each Colton Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Variation of meeting formats is common and you can also find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Colton that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to find out more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Colton, CA, or navigating to aa.org to find out more information.

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

The members who benefit the most from AA have found success through getting involved in the program. For alcoholics who are attending their first AA meeting and really want to get sober, we recommend following the suggestions of the AA members that have come before you.

It is recommended that you reach your hand out and admit that you need help. Part of staying sober is helping the newcomers of AA in Colton get sober, so people are going to be want to help you not drink too. Raise your hand, introduce yourself, admit that you need help.