AA Meetings North Sarasota, FL

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 1.07 miles away and meets on Wednesday 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: Desoto Lakes, Kensington Park, Tallevast, and Sarasota.

Additional local resources: North Sarasota NA Meetings | North Sarasota 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 somebody seeking sobriety to come in and ask for help. These AA Meetings in North Sarasota, FL will help them build a support system to help guide them to sobriety. You will be greeted by your peers that have all lived and survived from addiction. Their ability to maintain a sober life is reliant on helping others and giving back to others the support that they received.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in North Sarasota, FL

Alcohol Addiction is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. Alcoholics Anonymous has developed meetings to guide you through each individual piece of your sobriety. If you are searching for a meeting on the first 3 steps, beginner meetings are for you. If you are looking to focus on your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be an ideal choice. If you are in search of other people's journeys to sobriety, 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 single gender group, 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 a few meetings out until you find one that fits your needs.

How to get the most out of your first AA meeting in North Sarasota, FL

To get the most out of your first AA meeting you need to walk through the front door 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 inquire about a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you through their doors that day.