AA Meetings Batchtown, IL

Monday AA Meetings in Batchtown

Tuesday AA Meetings in Batchtown

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Batchtown

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Thursday AA Meetings in Batchtown

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Friday AA Meetings in Batchtown

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Saturday AA Meetings in Batchtown

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Sunday AA Meetings in Batchtown

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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: Meppen, Foley, Winfield, and Brussels.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a program organized to help those who struggle from alcohol abuse obtain sobriety. There is no charge to attend an AA Meeting in Batchtown, IL as the funding is accepted on a [donation from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous is one of most highly regarded programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their dependence on alcohol in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are typically made up of small groups of individuals who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.

Selecting A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Batchtown, IL

There are a a number of different AA meetings in Batchtown, IL. Before choosing the meeting that you are going to join, it is important 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 wants to attend. You do not have to have an alcohol addiction to go to an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. 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 stop drinking. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.

Big Book Meeting - At these meetings, a member will commonly 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 experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of Alcoholics Anonymous. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting - A literature meeting commonly revolves around reading from one of the Alcoholics Anonymous approved pieces of literature and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study - An Alcoholics Anonymous step study usually focuses on a specific step or 2 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 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve meditation for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a discussion.

Traditions Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting - One or more of the Alcoholics Anonymous traditions will be discussed in thoroughly. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a discussion.

Being that each Batchtown 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 Batchtown that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to acquire more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Batchtown, IL, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

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

To get the most out of your initial meeting you need to walk through the front door 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 remarks that you raise your hand to introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Don't forget 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 to your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.