Monday AA Meetings in Beacon
501 High Ave E
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
2.87 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
410 W Keota
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
23.11 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
223 E 4th St N
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
35.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
223 E 4th St N
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
35.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
307 W Ashland
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
46.34 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Bloomfield UMC Church
Big Book, Online Meeting, Open
49.69 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Christ Lutheran Church
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
51 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
3210 E 24th St
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous
52.02 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
1271 E 9th Street
Spanish Speaking AA Meeting
52.98 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Tuesday AA Meetings in Beacon
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Metropolitan Ame Church
Closed, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
38.19 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
FDM Methodist Church
Daily Reflections, Discussion, Open
51.98 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access, Women
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Literature, Open, Women
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Open, Step Study, Wheelchair Access
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
St. John's Lutheran Church
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
53.54 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Digital Basket, Discussion, Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access, Young People
53.62 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Unity Center
LGBTQ, Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
54.99 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Veterans Hospital, Bldg 1- # 2756
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
56.14 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Wednesday AA Meetings in Beacon
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1818 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
Spanish
52.02 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Rise Recovery Center
Big Book, Discussion, Open, Women
52.67 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Discussion, Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access, Women
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Men, Open
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Open, Wheelchair Access
53.14 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
1st Unitarian Church
Big Book, Discussion, Open
53.55 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Des Moines AA Central Office (Located inside the Mickle Center)
Big Book, Discussion, Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
54.19 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Northside Community Center
Big Book, Literature, Men, Open
54.45 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Thursday AA Meetings in Beacon
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1818 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
Spanish
52.02 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Lutheran Church of the Good Shephard
Babysitting Available, Big Book, English, Online Meeting, Open, Step Study, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
52.51 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Meditation, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Mt. Hebron Baptist Church
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
54.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Unity Center
LGBTQ, Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
54.99 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Veterans Hospital, Bldg 1- # 2756
Literature, Open
56.14 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Zion Lutheran Church
Big Book, Discussion, English, Open, Step Study, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
57.4 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Grace Lutheran Church
Newcomer, Online Meeting, Open, Wheelchair Access
57.5 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Friday AA Meetings in Beacon
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1818 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
Spanish
52.02 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
53.14 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Big Book, Candlelight, Daily Reflections, Open
53.62 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Immanuel United Methodist Church
Meditation, Online Meeting, Open, Wheelchair Access
57.23 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Windsor United Methodist Church
Online Meeting, Open, Step Study, Wheelchair Access
57.5 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Babysitting Available, Child-Friendly, Digital Basket, Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access, Young People
57.79 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Saturday AA Meetings in Beacon
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Park Avenue Christian Church
Big Book, Open, Step Study, Tradition Study, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
52.62 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Big Book, Men, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access, Women
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Unity Center
Discussion, English, Meditation, Open, Wheelchair Access
54.99 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Unity Center
LGBTQ, Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
54.99 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Hope Elim Church
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
55.04 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Plymouth Congregational Church
LGBTQ, Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
55.71 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Zion Lutheran Church
Discussion, English, Open, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
57.4 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Windsor United Methodist Church
Big Book, Birthday, Digital Basket, Discussion, English, Literature, Newcomer, Open, Wheelchair Access
57.5 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Sunday AA Meetings in Beacon
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FDM Methodist Church
Open, Wheelchair Access
51.98 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
1818 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
Spanish
52.02 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Rise Recovery Center
Open, Step Study
52.67 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
315 E. 5th Street
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
52.82 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Newcomer, Open, Wheelchair Access
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Open, Step Study, Wheelchair Access
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
White House- Alano Society, Inc.
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
53.1 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
Grandview University Student Center The Speed Lyceum Theatre
Literature, Online Meeting, Open, Wheelchair Access
53.26 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
685 17th St.
LGBTQ, Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
54.22 miles from the center of Beacon, IA
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Oskaloosa, Evans, University Park, and Leighton
Additional local resources: Beacon NA Meetings | Beacon Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
AA is a program founded to help alcoholics obtain sobriety. It is free to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Beacon, Iowa as the funding is voluntary based only from its members.
AA is among the most commonly recognized programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women achieve sobriety in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are usually small groups of people who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.
Selecting A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Beacon, Iowa
There are a a lot of different AA meetings in Beacon, Iowa. prior to selecting the meeting that you are going to join, it is helpful to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous – An Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is open to anyone who wishes to attend. You do not have to have an alcohol addiction to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can join these meetings.
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous – A Closed Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is only for those who have a desire to get sober. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.
Big Book Meeting – At these meetings, a member will usually read out of the Big Book and follow the reading with a discussion amongst its members.
Speaker Meeting – At an Alcoholics Anonymous speaker meeting, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous will tell their story and share their journey, strength, and hope with fellow members of Alcoholics Anonymous. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end.
Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting – A literature meeting usually involves reading from one of the Alcoholics Anonymous approved pieces of literature and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members or a speaker about the literature of topic.
Step Study – An Alcoholics Anonymous 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 could be followed by a discussion about the step(s).
Meditation Meeting – A Meditation AA Meeting can involve internal contemplation for a portion of the meeting or even the entire meeting. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open conversation.
Traditions Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting – One or more of the Alcoholics Anonymous traditions will be discussed in depth. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a dialogue.
Because each Beacon Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Beacon that do not. We recommend calling the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to get more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Beacon, Iowa, or visiting aa.org to locate more information.
How to Get The Most From an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Beacon, Iowa
In order to benefit the most from your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you should remain open minded. We all had an idea of what these meeting were and generally it is the same misconception. The most beneficial thing I was told was to sit down, shut up, listen to the message, and graciously ask for help. Regardless of the meeting, there will be the same message of recovering from a hopeless state of mind. The process of recovering from that hopeless state is in asking for help from another addict which you will find in any Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you choose to start with.
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