AA Meetings Meiners Oaks, CA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 1.28 miles away and meets on Tuesday 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: Ojai, Mira Monte, Oak View, and Wheeler Springs.

Additional local resources: Meiners Oaks NA Meetings | Meiners Oaks Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a program created to help its members get sober. There is no charge to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Meiners Oaks, CA as the funding is accepted on a [donation from its members.

AA is one of most commonly known programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their alcohol dependance in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are commonly made up of small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their experiences achieving sobriety and are there to help new members get sober.

How to Choose an AA Meeting in Meiners Oaks, CA

It is important when coming to AA that you select a meeting that is suited for where you are at in sobriety. The 1st type of meeting is a new comers meeting and is not limited to only new comers but is a meeting that inspires members to speak their truth and reach out for help. Another type of meeting would be a single gender meeting, either a men’s meeting or women’s meeting. These types of meeting are closed to the opposite sex. 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 gathering 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. Not to be confused with the 12 steps. The traditions were established to maintain order throughout AA and maintaining accountability to these traditions is why you can attend an AA Meeting anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to benefit the most from your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Meiners Oaks, CA

To benefit the most from your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk in with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes early and stay 30 minutes after 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. Don't forget to inquire about a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to this meeting.