AA Meetings Portland, FL

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 35 miles away and meets on Tuesday at .

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Freeport, Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, and Miramar Beach.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a program organized to help those who struggle from alcohol dependence achieve sobriety. It is free to attend an AA Meeting in Portland, FL as the funding is accepted on a [donation from its members.

AA is one of most commonly recognized programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their alcoholism in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are typically made up of small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members achieve sobriety.

The Best Method of Selecting an AA Meeting in Portland, FL

Alcohol Addiction is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has curated meetings to guide you through each individual piece of your sobriety. 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 another individuals story of how they overcame alcoholism, 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 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 different meetings out until you find one that you find most beneficial.

How to get the most out of your initial AA meeting in Portland, FL

To get the most out of your initial AA 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 announcements that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to inquire about a meeting list, with phone numbers 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.