AA Meetings Isla Vista, CA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 33.09 miles away and meets on Monday at 6:15:00 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: Goleta, Santa Barbara, Mission Canyon, and Montecito.

Additional local resources: Isla Vista NA Meetings | Isla Vista Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to discuss their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Isla Vista, CA will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone working on their recovery journey. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the want to achieve sobriety, and live a fulfilling existence without alcohol.

The Best Method of Selecting an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Isla Vista, CA

Alcohol Addiction is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. Alcoholics Anonymous has developed meetings to guide you through each individual piece of your independence from alcohol. If you are searching for a meeting on the first 3 steps, beginner meetings are for you. If you are looking to focus on your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting can help. If you want to hear other people's journeys to sobriety, a speaker meeting is where you need to be. If you have completed your steps and are now working on the traditions of AA, a traditions meetings will help. If you want to attend a group with just your gender, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where only people of your gender will be present. All in all there is a meeting for everyone. Try a few meetings out until you find one that fits your needs.

How to benefit the most from your first meeting in Isla Vista, CA

To benefit the most from your first meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to give yourself extra time at the start and end 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 introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Make sure to inquire about a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you through their doors that day.