AA Meetings Montclair, CA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 2.29 miles away and meets on Sunday at 6:45 AM.

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Narod, College Heights, Pomona, and Upland.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a fellowship developed to help those who struggle from alcohol abuse obtain sobriety. It is free to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Montclair, CA as the funding is voluntary based only 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 dependence on alcohol in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are typically made up of small groups of people who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Montclair, CA

It is important when coming to Alcoholics Anonymous that you pick a meeting that is best for where you are at in sobriety. The first type of Alcoholics Anonymous 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 accept help. The second type of meeting would be a gender specific 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 stay sober from alcohol. Speaking of any other illicit substances is not allowed. A Step Study is a meeting 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 are based off the 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. Not to be confused with the 12 steps. The traditions were established to maintain order throughout Alcoholics Anonymous and holding each group accountable to these traditions is why you can walk into a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous anywhere in across the globe to hear the same message.

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

To benefit the most from 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 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 announcements that you raise your hand to introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Don't forget to ask for a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.