Monday AA Meetings in Bolingbrook
West Suburban Alano Club
Closed, Discussion
4.44 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
95-8205 Online
Big Book, English, Online Meeting, Open, Speaker, Step Meeting, Women
5.05 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
95-8205 Online
Big Book, English, Online Meeting, Open, Speaker, Step Meeting, Women
5.05 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
Temporarily Inactive
Closed, Discussion
5.05 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
El Camino A La Vida
Closed, Discussion, Spanish
5.33 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
North Shore Alano Club
Closed, Discussion
5.42 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
Closed, Literature, Wheelchair Access
6.52 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
Tuesday AA Meetings in Bolingbrook
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95-8205 Online
Big Book, English, Online Meeting, Open, Speaker, Step Meeting, Women
5.05 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
95-9035 Online
Closed, Daily Reflections, Online Meeting
6.11 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
Elgin Alano Club
Discussion, Step Meeting
6.34 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
West Suburban Alano Club
Closed, Discussion
7.44 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
Chicago Area Service Office
Closed, Wheelchair Access
7.52 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
Wednesday AA Meetings in Bolingbrook
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Geneva Lutheran Church
Closed, Discussion, Step Meeting
1.91 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
West Suburban Alano Club
Closed, Discussion, Step Meeting
4.44 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
95-8205 Online
Big Book, English, Online Meeting, Open, Speaker, Step Meeting, Women
5.05 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Closed
5.05 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
95-9035 Online
Closed, Daily Reflections, Online Meeting
5.49 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
Church of the Redeemer
Step Meeting
5.97 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
Thursday AA Meetings in Bolingbrook
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Alano of Des Plaines
Closed, Daily Reflections, Discussion, English
0.59 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
Serenity House In-person and Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting
0.59 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
95-8205 Online
Big Book, English, Online Meeting, Open, Speaker, Step Meeting, Women
5.05 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
95-9035 Online
Closed, Daily Reflections, Online Meeting
6.11 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
Friday AA Meetings in Bolingbrook
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Stillwaters Alano Club
Closed, Daily Reflections
0.59 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
North Shore Alano Club
Closed, Discussion
5.02 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
Literature, Wheelchair Access
6.52 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
95-8804 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
7.18 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
Saturday AA Meetings in Bolingbrook
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United Methodist Church In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
1.91 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
St. Charles Township Bldg
Closed, Discussion, Men
7.18 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Women
7.7 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
Serenity House In-person and Online
Closed, Daily Reflections, Discussion, Online Meeting
9.42 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
Sunday AA Meetings in Bolingbrook
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02-1189 Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Speaker
2.58 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
95-8205 Online
Big Book, English, Online Meeting, Open, Speaker, Step Meeting, Women
5.05 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
Antioch Recovery Club In-person and Online
Online Meeting
5.05 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
East End Park Shelter House
Newcomer, Open, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access
5.05 miles from the center of Bolingbrook, IL
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Romeoville, Woodridge, Naperville, and Lemont.
Additional local resources: Bolingbrook NA Meetings | Bolingbrook 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 Bolingbrook, IL will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the yearn to achieve sobriety, and live a fulfilling life without alcohol.
Choosing An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Bolingbrook, IL
There are a a lot of different AA meetings in Bolingbrook, IL. prior to selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is helpful to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.
Open Meeting of AA - An Open AA Meeting is open to anyone who wants to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.
Closed Meeting of AA - A Closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is only for those who have a desire to get sober. It is not open to friends or family.
Big Book Meeting - At these meetings, a member will usually read out of the Big Book and then encourage its members to discuss the meeting.
Speaker Meeting - At an AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end.
AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting usually revolves around reading from one of the AA 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 AA step study typically focuses on one or two steps per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and might be followed by a discussion about the step(s).
Meditation Meeting - A Meditation Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the length of the meeting. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a discussion.
Traditions AA Meeting - One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in extensively. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and might be followed by a conversation.
Since each Bolingbrook AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Variation of meeting formats is common and you can also find AA meetings in Bolingbrook that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local AA intergroup to get more information on AA Meetings in Bolingbrook, IL, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.
How to benefit the most from your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Bolingbrook, IL
To benefit the most from your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk in with an open mind, and the willingness to change. 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 let the group know this is your first meeting. 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, share the journey that lead you through their doors that day.