Monday AA Meetings in River Forest
Loyola Park Fieldhouse In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Speaker
0.44 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
First Congregational Church of La Grange In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Step Meeting
0.54 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Village Hall Annex Building
Closed, Wheelchair Access
0.89 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Church of Good Shepherd
Not Wheelchair Accessible, Closed
1.1 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Language of the Heart Online
Online Meeting, Open
1.57 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Lutheran Church of the Atonement In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
1.59 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
St. David's Episcopal Church
Discussion, Closed aa meeting
1.59 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
University Baptist Church
Closed, Discussion, English
1.61 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Closed, Step Meeting
1.64 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Lake Edge Alano Klub
Closed, Spanish
1.85 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Wood Dale Church / The Center In-person and Online
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Online Meeting, Open
2.95 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Soul City Church
Closed
3.09 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
St. Edmonds Catholic Church
Not Wheelchair Accessible, Closed
3.09 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Tuesday AA Meetings in River Forest
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Language of the Heart Online
Online Meeting, Open
1.57 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Closed, Step Meeting
1.64 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Bridge Church Glen Carbon
Big Book, Grapevine, Open, Speaker, Women
1.64 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Annex Behind fire station
Open, Wheelchair Access
1.64 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Church of the Brethren
Closed, Newcomer, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access
1.72 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Lake Edge Alano Klub
Closed, Spanish
1.85 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Flossmoor Community Church
Closed
1.9 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Flossmoor community church
Closed
1.9 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Emmanuel Episcopal Church In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Step Meeting
2.21 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Emmanuel Episcopal Church In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Step Meeting
2.21 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Wednesday AA Meetings in River Forest
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Milan Hillcrest
Closed, Discussion, Wheelchair Access
0.66 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Language of the Heart Online
Online Meeting, Open
1.57 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Closed, Step Meeting
1.64 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Ela Township Office
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Closed
1.64 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Intergroup Office Bldg In-person and Online
Closed, LGBTQ, Online Meeting
1.64 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Church of the Brethren In-person and Online
Closed, Discussion, Newcomer, Online Meeting, Speaker, Wheelchair Access
1.72 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
Closed, Discussion, Wheelchair Access
2.25 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
WSFC
In-Person Closed Big Book Handicap
2.95 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Hindsdale United Methodist Church
Open, Step Meeting
2.95 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Thursday AA Meetings in River Forest
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Milan Hillcrest
Closed, Step Meeting, Tradition Study, Wheelchair Access
1.14 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Faith Community United Church of Christ
Closed, Discussion
1.35 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Mokena Fellowship Center
Big Book, Closed
1.35 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Language of the Heart Online
Online Meeting, Open
1.57 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Group #177383 Online
English, Online Meeting, Open
1.61 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Ladies' Night Online
Closed, Discussion, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Women
1.64 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Riverside Methodist Church
Closed, Discussion, Wheelchair Access, Women
1.64 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Intergroup Office Bldg In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
1.64 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
University Baptist Church
Closed, English
2.95 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit
Closed
2.95 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
New Town Alano Club
Closed, Discussion, Newcomer
2.95 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Friday AA Meetings in River Forest
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Language of the Heart Online
Online Meeting, Open
1.57 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Closed, Step Meeting
1.64 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Lake Edge Alano Klub
Closed, Spanish
1.85 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Lake Edge Alano Klub
Closed/Spanish
1.85 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
02-2859 Online
Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting
1.9 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Alano Hall
Open, Speaker
2.95 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Second Baptist Church of Wheaton
Big Book, Open
2.95 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Saturday AA Meetings in River Forest
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Lake Forest Beach, North Pavilion
Closed
1.64 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Lake Edge Alano Klub
Closed/Spanish
1.85 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Nuevo Camino
Closed, Digital Basket, Men, Wheelchair Access
2.89 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
EDI In-person and Online
Online Meeting, Open, Speaker
2.95 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
West Suburban Alano Club
Open, Speaker
2.95 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
OUR-Club
Open, Speaker
2.95 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Discovery
Open, Speaker
2.95 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Easy Does It Club
Open, Speaker
2.95 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Mokena Fellowship Center
Discussion
2.95 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Gateway - Front Entrance
Discussion, Closed aa meeting
2.95 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
West Suburban Alano Club In-person and Online
Online Meeting, Open, Step Meeting
2.95 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Sunday AA Meetings in River Forest
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Milan Hillcrest
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
1.24 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
17-5001 Online
Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Speaker
1.64 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Lord of Life Church
Big Book, Open, Tradition Study
1.64 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Lake Zurich Police Station In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
1.64 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Land Of Lincoln Group
Big Book, Open
1.64 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Lake Edge Alano Klub
Closed, Spanish
1.85 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Lake Edge Alano Klub
Closed/Spanish
1.85 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
Palatine Club In-person and Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting
3.52 miles from the center of River Forest, IL
McHenry Alano Club
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
3.84 miles from the center of River Forest, 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: Oak Park, Maywood, Forest Park, and Elmwood Park.
Additional local resources: River Forest NA Meetings | River Forest Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a program where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to share their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in River Forest, IL will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone working on their recovery journey. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the wish to get sober, and live a fulfilling life without alcohol.
Selecting A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in River Forest, IL
There are a a lot of different AA meetings in River Forest, IL. Before choosing the meeting that you are going to join, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - An Open AA 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 join these meetings.
Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - A Closed AA Meeting 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 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 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 revolves around reading from one of the Alcoholics Anonymous 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 Alcoholics Anonymous step study typically focuses on a specific step or 2 per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and may or may not 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 conversation.
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 may or may not be followed by a conversation.
Since each River Forest Alcoholics Anonymous 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 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in River Forest that do not. We recommend calling the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to acquire more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in River Forest, IL, or navigating to aa.org to locate more information.
How to Get The Most From an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in River Forest, IL
The most successful members of AA tend to find success through going more for the program than just attending meetings. If you are attending your first AA meeting and really want to get sober, we recommend following the suggestions of the AA members that have successfully stayed sober for sometime.
It is important that you accept where you are at with you sobriety and admit that you need help. Part of not drinking is helping the new people of AA in River Forest get sober, so people are going to be open to helping you get sober too. Stand up, introduce yourself, admit that you need help.