AA Meetings Westley, CA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 5.95 miles away and meets on Tuesday at 12:00:00 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: Grayson, Patterson, Riverdale Park, and Diablo Grande.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a fellowship organized to help alcoholics get sober. Attendance is free at an AA Meeting in Westley, CA as the funding is accepted on a [donation from its members.

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

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

It is important when coming to AA that you choose a meeting that is suited for where you are at in sobriety. The first type of Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is a new comers meeting and is not only for new comers but is a meeting that motivates members to share their stories and accept help. Another type of meeting would be a single gender meeting, which is only open to either men or women. A Closed meeting simply means the group is solely focused on conversations regarding how to maintain sobriety from alcohol. Speaking of any other drugs is not allowed. A Step Study is a gathering that is simply a specific step and discussed 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. Not to be confused with the 12 steps. The traditions are built to maintain order throughout AA and holding each group accountable to these traditions is why you can join a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

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

To benefit the most from your first 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 remarks 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 contact information of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you to your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.