AA Meetings Beaman, IA

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Beaman, Iowa.

The closest AA meeting to you is 12.65 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: Conrad, Gladbrook, Lincoln, and Green Mountain.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with substance abuse gather for one hour to share their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Beaman, IA will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone working on their recovery journey. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the aspiration to achieve sobriety, and live a happy & healthy existence without alcohol.

The Best Method of Selecting an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Beaman, IA

Alcohol Addiction is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. Alcoholics Anonymous has curated meetings to assist with each individual piece of your sobriety. If you are searching for a meeting on the first three steps, you should select a beginner meeting. 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 are through 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 no one of the opposite gender will be there. All in all there is a meeting for everyone. Try a few meetings out until you find one that you find most beneficial.

How to get the most out of your first AA meeting in Beaman, IA

To get the most out of your first AA meeting you need to walk in 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 introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Don't forget to ask for 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 your first AA meeting.