AA Meetings Gretna, FL

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Gretna, Florida.

The closest AA meeting to you is 22.87 miles away and meets on Wednesday at 9:00 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: Greensboro, Hardaway, Quincy, and Oak Grove.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is a place to spread a message of strength, hope and courage to other alcoholics. This is a safe place for an addict seeking sobriety to come in and ask for help. These meetings in Gretna, FL will help them build a support system to live a sober life. You will be invited in by your peers that have all lived and survived from alcoholism. Their ability to maintain a sober life is dependent on helping others and giving back to others the support that they received.

How to Choose an AA Meeting in Gretna, FL

Alcohol Addiction 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 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 can help. If you are in search of another individuals story of how they overcame 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 be beneficial. 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. All in all 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 initial meeting in Gretna, FL

To get the most out of your initial meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to be ready to arrive early and stay late 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 ask for a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to this meeting.