AA Meetings Interlaken, CA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 2.25 miles away and meets on Monday at 7:30 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: Amesti, Watsonville, Freedom, and Pajaro.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship created to help alcoholics obtain sobriety. There is no charge to attend an AA Meeting in Interlaken, CA as the funding is accepted on a [donation from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous 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 typically made up of small groups of individuals who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Interlaken, CA

It is important when coming to Alcoholics Anonymous that you choose a meeting that is suited for where you are at in sobriety. The 1st type of AA meeting is a new comers meeting and is not only for new comers but is a meeting that inspires members to share their stories and accept help. Another type of meeting would be a single gender meeting, which is only open to one gender. A Closed meeting simply means the group is solely focused on conversations regarding how to maintain sobriety from alcohol. Speaking of any other illicit substances is not allowed. A Step Study is a meeting that is simply a specific step and discussed 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 are built to maintain order throughout Alcoholics Anonymous and maintaining accountability to these traditions is the reason you can walk into a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Interlaken, CA

To get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to be ready to arrive early and stay late 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 ask for a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to this meeting.