AA Meetings Hickman, CA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 6.23 miles away and meets on Friday at 7:30:00 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: Waterford, Montpelier, Hughson, and Denair.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a program developed to help alcoholics get sober. Attendance is free at an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Hickman, CA as the funding is accepted on a [donation from its members.

AA is among the 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. AA meetings are usually small groups of individuals who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members get sober.

Choosing A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Hickman, CA

There are a a number of different AA meetings in Hickman, CA. Before choosing the meeting that you are going to attend, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.

Open Meeting of AA - 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 attend these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA - 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 then encourage its members to discuss the meeting.

Speaker Meeting - At an AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not talk through the duration of the meeting and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting usually involves reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study - An AA step study typically 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 meditation for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a discussion.

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

Because each Hickman AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find AA meetings in Hickman that do not. We recommend contacting the local AA intergroup to acquire more information on AA Meetings in Hickman, CA, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

How to Get The Most From a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Hickman, CA

The members who benefit the most from AA tend to find success through going more for the program than just attending meetings. For addicts who are attending their first AA meeting and really want to get sober, we suggest following the suggestions of the AA members that have been a part of AA for a while.

It is smart to reach your hand out and admit that you need help. Part of not drinking is helping the newcomers of AA in Hickman live a sober life, so people are going to be open to helping you get sober too. Raise your hand, say who you are, admit that you need help.