Monday AA Meetings in Joliet
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
2.63 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
2.63 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
McHenry Alano Club
Big Book, Closed, Wheelchair Access
2.63 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Chicago Area Service Office
Closed, Wheelchair Access
5.39 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
West Suburban Alano Club
Closed, Discussion
13.25 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Tuesday AA Meetings in Joliet
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Bethany Community Center
Big Book, Closed, English
1.67 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
20-1171 Online
Big Book, Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting
2.63 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Camden Serenity Group
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
2.91 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Chain of Lakes Community Bible Church
Closed, Discussion
6.62 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Lake View Presbyterian Church In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Speaker, Women
6.62 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Chicago Area Service Office
Closed, Wheelchair Access
7.49 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Village Green Baptist Church
Big Book, Closed, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
9.24 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Wednesday AA Meetings in Joliet
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Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
2.63 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
2.63 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Wicker Park Lutheran Church In-person and Online
Closed, Literature, Online Meeting
4 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
04-6399 Online
Digital Basket, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Speaker
6.62 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Round Lake Alano Club
Closed, Discussion
6.62 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Elmhurst Presbyterian Church
Closed, Discussion
7.49 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
95-9035 Online
Closed, Daily Reflections, Online Meeting
12.95 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
West Suburban Alano Club
Closed, Discussion, Step Meeting
13.25 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Thursday AA Meetings in Joliet
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Lord of Life Lutheran Church
Big Book, Closed, Discussion
2.63 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Camden Serenity Group
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
3.66 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Covenant Community Fellowship Church
Closed, English
4.09 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Alano of Des Plaines
Closed, Daily Reflections, Discussion, English
12.28 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Serenity House In-person and Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting
12.28 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
95-9035 Online
Closed, Daily Reflections, Online Meeting
13.27 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
02-8751 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
13.88 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Friday AA Meetings in Joliet
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Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
2.63 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
2.63 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Crystal Lake Alano Club
Big Book, Closed, Daily Reflections, Literature
2.63 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Mustard Seed In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
3.13 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
St. Charles Borromeo Church In-person and Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting
4 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Alano of Des Plaines
Candlelight, Closed, Discussion
4 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Temporarily Inactive
AA Meeting
6.62 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Saturday AA Meetings in Joliet
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Camden Serenity Group
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
3.66 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
United Methodist Church In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
13.36 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Serenity House In-person and Online
Closed, Daily Reflections, Discussion, Online Meeting
13.88 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Lemont United Methodist Church
Closed, Dual Diagnosis, English, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
14.83 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Parking lot of Gardens
Discussion, Open, Outdoor Meeting
14.83 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Senior Citizens Bldg
Big Book, Discussion, Open, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
14.83 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Sunday AA Meetings in Joliet
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658742 Temporarily Inactive
Big Book, Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Wheelchair Access
1.88 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Camden Serenity Group
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
3.66 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Cameron’s Comrades Online
Big Book, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Open, Wheelchair Access
4 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
New Town Alano Club
Literature, Newcomer, Open
6.62 miles from the center of Joliet, IL
Online
Closed, Discussion, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Wheelchair Access
7.21 miles from the center of Joliet, 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: Idylside, Rockdale, Shorewood, and Crystal Lawns.
Additional local resources: Joliet NA Meetings | Joliet Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
An AA Meeting is a program where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to discuss their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Joliet, IL will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the aspiration to stop drinking, and live a fulfilling life without alcohol.
Selecting An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Joliet, IL
There are a many different AA meetings in Joliet, IL. prior to choosing the meeting that you are going to join, it is helpful 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 has a desire to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic 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 Big Book meetings, a member will commonly read out of the Big Book and then encourage its members to discuss the meeting.
Speaker Meeting - At an Alcoholics Anonymous speaker meeting, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous will tell their story and share their journey, strength, and hope with fellow members of Alcoholics Anonymous. 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.
Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting - A literature meeting commonly involves 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 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 meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous can involve meditation 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 dialogue.
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 Joliet 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 Joliet that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to acquire more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Joliet, IL, or visiting aa.org to locate more information.
How to get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Joliet, IL
To get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk through the front door willing to accept change and be open minded. 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 remarks that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Don't forget to inquire about a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you to this meeting.