AA Meetings High Point, FL

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 6.75 miles away and meets on Monday 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: Brookridge, Wiscon, Weeki Wachee, and Spring Hill.

Additional local resources: High Point NA Meetings | High Point Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a program founded to help its members obtain sobriety. It is free to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in High Point, FL as the funding is accepted on a [donation from its members.

AA is one of most highly regarded programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their addiction to alcohol in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are typically made up of small groups of individuals who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.

Choosing An AA Meeting in High Point, FL

There are a a lot of different AA meetings in High Point, FL. Before choosing the meeting that you are going to attend, it is helpful to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.

Open Meeting of AA - An Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is open to anyone who wishes to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA - A Closed Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is only for those who have a desire to stop drinking. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.

Big Book Meeting - At these meetings, a member will typically read out of the Big Book and then encourage its members to discuss the meeting.

Speaker Meeting - At an AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not talk through the duration of the meeting and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members.

AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting typically revolves around reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study - An AA step study usually focuses on one or two steps per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and may or may not be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting - A meditation meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous can involve internal contemplation for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open dialogue.

Traditions AA Meeting - One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in extensively. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and may or may not be followed by a conversation.

Being that each High Point AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find AA meetings in High Point that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local AA intergroup to acquire more information on AA Meetings in High Point, FL, or visiting aa.org to locate more information.

How to get the most out of your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in High Point, FL

To get the most out of your first Alcoholics Anonymous 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 announcements that you raise your hand to introduce yourself as a new member of AA. 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 story that lead you to your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.