AA Meetings Minden, IA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 19.12 miles away and meets on Monday at 7:30:00 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: Neola, Shelby, Bentley, and Persia.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An AA Meeting is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to express their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Minden, IA will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the yearn to stop drinking, and live a fulfilling existence without alcohol.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Minden, IA

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. Alcoholics Anonymous has developed meetings to help with each individual piece of your sobriety. If you are looking for a meeting on the first three steps, beginner meetings are for you. If you are looking to get more in touch with your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be an ideal choice. If you want to hear another individuals story of how they overcame alcoholism, 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 be beneficial. 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 you feel most comfortable at.

How to Get The Most From an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Minden, IA

The most successful members of AA tend to find success through getting involved in the program. For people who are attending their first AA meeting and really want to get sober, we recommend following the suggestions of the AA members that have been a part of Alcoholics Anonymous for a while.

It is recommended that you accept where you are at with you sobriety and accept help. Part of not drinking is helping the newcomers of AA in Minden stay sober, so people are going to be more than willing to help you not drink too. Raise your hand, introduce who you are, admit that you need help.