AA Meetings Modesto, CA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.28 miles away and meets on Friday at 6:00:00 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: Bystrom, Shackelford, Riverdale Park, and Ceres.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a program where alcoholics and people who struggle with addiction gather for one hour to share their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Modesto, CA will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the want to achieve sobriety, and live a happy & healthy existence without alcohol.

The Best Method of Choosing an AA Meeting in Modesto, CA

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has created meetings to guide you through each individual piece of your sobriety. If you are looking for a meeting on the first 3 steps, you should choose a beginner meeting. If you are looking to get more in touch with your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting can help. If you are in search of another individuals story of how they overcame alcoholism, a speaker meeting is a good starting point. If you are through your steps and are now working on the traditions of AA, a traditions meetings will help. If you want to attend a single gender group, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where only people of your gender will be present. The fact of the matter is there is a meeting for everyone. Try them out until you find one that you find most beneficial.

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

To get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk through the front door willing to accept change and be open minded. 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 announcements 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. The last thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.