AA Meetings Ridgecrest, CA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 57.47 miles away and meets on Tuesday at 7:00:00 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: China Lake Acres, Inyokern, Searles, and Westend.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a program developed to help those who suffer from alcohol abuse achieve sobriety. Attendance is free at a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Ridgecrest, 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 achieve sobriety in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are typically made up of small groups of individuals who share their experiences achieving sobriety and are there to help new members achieve sobriety.

How to Choose an AA Meeting in Ridgecrest, CA

Alcohol Addiction 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 1st three steps, beginner meetings are for you. 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 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 group with just your gender, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where you wont find anyone of the opposite gender there. The fact of the matter is there is a meeting for everyone. Try a few meetings out until you find one that you feel most comfortable at.

How to benefit the most from your first AA meeting in Ridgecrest, CA

To benefit the most from your first AA meeting you need to walk in willing to accept change and be open minded. Make sure to be ready to arrive early and stay late 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 phone numbers of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you through their doors that day.