AA Meetings Walnut, CA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 3.08 miles away and meets on Sunday at 7:30 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: South San Jose Hills, West Covina, Diamond Bar, and Otterbein.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with substance abuse gather for one hour to express their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Walnut, CA will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the desire to achieve sobriety, and live a happy & healthy life without alcohol.

The Best Method of Selecting an AA Meeting in Walnut, CA

Alcohol Addiction is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has developed meetings to assist with each individual piece of your independence from alcohol. If you are looking for a meeting on the first three steps, you should choose a beginner meeting. If you are looking to get more in touch with your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be a good choice. If you want to hear stories of inspiration for overcoming alcoholism, a speaker meeting is where you need to be. If you are through your steps and are now working on the traditions of AA, a traditions meetings will be beneficial. If you want to attend a single gender group, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where only people of your gender will be present. All in all there is a meeting for everyone. Try a few meetings out until you find one that fits your needs.

How to benefit the most from your initial AA meeting in Walnut, CA

To benefit the most from your initial AA meeting you need to walk in 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 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 contact information of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you to your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.