AA Meetings Mortmar, CA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 9.7 miles away and meets on Tuesday 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: Yountville, Oakville, Allendale, and Napa.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An AA Meeting is an assembly 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 Mortmar, 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 wish to achieve sobriety, and live a productive existence without alcohol.

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

It is important when coming to AA 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. The second type of meeting would be a gender specific 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 substance use addictions is not allowed. A Step Study is a meeting that is simply a specific step and spoken about 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 AA. The 12 traditions are not the same as the 12 steps. The traditions were established to maintain order throughout AA and maintaining accountability to these traditions is why you can walk into an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Mortmar, 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 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. Make sure to inquire about 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 through their doors that day.