AA Meetings Colchester, IL

Monday AA Meetings in Colchester

Tuesday AA Meetings in Colchester

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Colchester

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Thursday AA Meetings in Colchester

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Friday AA Meetings in Colchester

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Saturday AA Meetings in Colchester

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Sunday AA Meetings in Colchester

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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: Tennessee, Fandon, Macomb, and Sciota.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a fellowship created to help its members get sober. There is no charge to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Colchester, IL as the funding is accepted on a [donation from its members.

AA is among the most highly regarded programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their addiction to alcohol in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are commonly made up of small groups of individuals who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members get sober.

Selecting An AA Meeting in Colchester, IL

There are a a number of different AA meetings in Colchester, IL. Before selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.

Open Meeting of AA - An Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is open to anyone who wants to attend. You do not have to have an drinking problem to go to an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA - A Closed Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is only for those who have a desire to get sober. It is not open to friends or family.

Big Book Meeting - At Big Book meetings, a member will typically read out of the Big Book and follow the reading with a discussion amongst its members.

Speaker Meeting - At an AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their journey, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not talk through the duration of the meeting and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting typically involves reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members 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 could 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 is sometimes followed by an open conversation.

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

Being that each Colchester AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find AA meetings in Colchester that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local AA intergroup to find out more information on AA Meetings in Colchester, IL, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

How to get the most out of your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Colchester, IL

To get the most out of your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk in with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes early and stay 30 minutes after 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. Don't forget to ask for a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to this meeting.