AA Meetings Arcola, IL

Monday AA Meetings in Arcola

Tuesday AA Meetings in Arcola

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Arcola

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Thursday AA Meetings in Arcola

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Friday AA Meetings in Arcola

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Saturday AA Meetings in Arcola

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Sunday AA Meetings in Arcola

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If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Chesterville, Humboldt, Bourbon, and Tuscola.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with addiction gather for one hour to share their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Arcola, IL will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone working on their recovery journey. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the aspiration to stop drinking, and live a fulfilling existence without alcohol.

How to Choose an AA Meeting in Arcola, IL

It is important when coming to AA that you choose a meeting that is best for where you are at in sobriety. The first type of AA meeting is a new comers meeting and is not limited to only new comers but is a meeting that motivates them to speak their truth and ask for help. The second type of meeting would be a gender specific meeting, which is only open to one gender. A Closed meeting simply means the group is solely focused on conversations regarding how to stay sober from alcohol. Speaking of any other drugs is not allowed. A Step Study is a meeting that is simply focused on a single step and discussed in length regarding the best approach to working this step and applying it to your daily life. Traditions meetings revolve around the 12 traditions of AA. Not to be confused with the 12 steps. The traditions were established to maintain order throughout AA and holding each group accountable to these traditions is why you can walk into a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to get the most out of your initial meeting in Arcola, IL

To get the most out of your initial meeting you need to walk in willing to accept change and be open minded. Make sure to give yourself extra time at the start and end 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 introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Make sure to request a meeting list, with contact information 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.