AA Meetings Solvang, CA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 51.62 miles away and meets on Tuesday at 7:30:00 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: Santa Ynez, Ballard, Buellton, and Los Olivos.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship developed to help alcoholics stay sober. Attendance is free at an AA Meeting in Solvang, CA as the funding is donated from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous is among the most commonly known programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women achieve sobriety in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. AA meetings are typically made up of small groups of people who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members stay sober.

The Best Method of Choosing an AA Meeting in Solvang, 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 first three steps, beginner meetings are for you. If you are looking to focus on your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be an ideal choice. If you want to hear another individuals story of how they overcame alcoholism, a speaker meeting is where you need to be. If you have completed 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 you wont find anyone of the opposite gender there. All in all there is a meeting for everyone. Try a few meetings out until you find one that you feel most comfortable at.

How to get the most out of your first meeting in Solvang, CA

To get the most out of your first meeting you need to walk through the front door 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 remarks that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to inquire about a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you to this meeting.