AA Meetings Ellington, CT

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Ellington, Connecticut.

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.48 miles away and meets on Friday at 8:00:00 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: Broad Brook, Crystal Lake, Somers, and Hazardville.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to discuss their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Ellington, CT will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the desire to get sober, and live a fulfilling life without alcohol.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Ellington, CT

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. Alcoholics Anonymous has developed meetings to help with each individual piece of your independence from alcohol. If you are in search of a meeting on the 1st three steps, you should select a beginner meeting. If you are looking to get more in touch with your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be an ideal choice. If you want to hear other people's journeys to sobriety, 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 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 them out until you find one that you find most beneficial.

How to get the most out of your first AA meeting in Ellington, CT

To get the most out of your first 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 announcements that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to request a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to your first AA meeting.