AA Meetings Fort Myers Beach, FL

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.3 miles away and meets on Wednesday 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: Coconut, Harlem Heights, Iona, and San Carlos Park.

Additional local resources: Fort Myers Beach NA Meetings | Fort Myers Beach Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

An AA Meeting is a place to spread a message of strength, hope and courage to other alcoholics. This is a safe place for an alcoholic wanting to get sober to come in and ask for help. These Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Fort Myers Beach, FL will help them build a support network to live a sober life. You will be welcomed by your peers that have all lived and survived from a hopeless state of mind and body. Their ability to maintain their sobriety is dependent on helping others and giving back to others the gift that was given to them.

How to Choose an AA Meeting in Fort Myers Beach, FL

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has curated meetings to assist with each individual piece of your independence from alcohol. If you are searching 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 want to hear stories of inspiration for overcoming alcoholism, a speaker meeting is a good starting point. 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 only people of your gender will be present. The fact of the matter is there is a meeting for everyone. Try different meetings out until you find one that you find most beneficial.

How to benefit the most from your first AA meeting in Fort Myers Beach, FL

To benefit the most from your first AA meeting you need to walk in with an open mind, and the willingness to change. 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 introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Don't forget to ask for a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you to your first AA meeting.