AA Meetings Murphys, CA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 18.8 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: Forest Meadows, Avery, Vallecito, and Angels Camp.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a program created to help alcoholics get sober. Attendance is free at an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Murphys, CA as the funding is voluntarily contributed from its members.

AA is among the most highly regarded programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women get sober in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are commonly made up of small groups of individuals who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members get sober.

How to Choose an AA Meeting in Murphys, CA

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has curated meetings to guide you through each individual piece of your sobriety. If you are searching for a meeting on the first 3 steps, you should choose a beginner meeting. If you are looking to focus on your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be a recommended choice. If you are in search of stories of inspiration for overcoming alcoholism, a speaker meeting is the right place for you. 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 no one of the opposite gender will be there. The fact of the matter is there is a meeting for everyone. Try them out until you find one that you feel most comfortable at.

How to benefit the most from your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Murphys, 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 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. Don't forget 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, share the story that lead you to your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.