AA Meetings Doe Valley, KY

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Doe Valley, Kentucky.

The closest AA meeting to you is 3.82 miles away and meets on Sunday at 8:00:00 PM.

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Brandenburg, Laconia, Ekron, and Mauckport.

Additional local resources: Doe Valley NA Meetings | Doe Valley Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a fellowship created to help those who suffer from alcohol dependence obtain sobriety. Attendance is free at a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Doe Valley, KY as the funding is voluntary based only from its members.

AA is among the most commonly recognized programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women achieve sobriety in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. AA meetings are usually small groups of people who share their experiences achieving sobriety and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.

Selecting An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Doe Valley, KY

There are a many different AA meetings in Doe Valley, KY. prior to selecting 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 AA - An Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is open to anyone who has a desire to attend. You do not have to have an alcohol addiction to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can join these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA - A Closed AA Meeting is only for those who have a desire to stop drinking. 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 members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting usually revolves around 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 may or may not be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting - A Meditation Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve internal contemplation for a portion of the meeting or even the entire meeting. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open discussion.

Traditions AA Meeting - One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in depth. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and may or may not be followed by a conversation.

Being that each Doe Valley 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 Doe Valley that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local AA intergroup to find out more information on AA Meetings in Doe Valley, KY, or navigating to aa.org to locate more information.

How to Get The Most From an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Doe Valley, KY

The members who benefit the most from AA tend to find success through getting involved in the program. If you are attending your first AA meeting and really want to get sober, we advise following the suggestions of the AA members that have come before you.

It is recommended that you accept where you are at with you addiction and accept help. Part of not drinking is helping the new people of AA in Doe Valley maintain their sobriety, so people are going to be open to helping you get sober too. Raise your hand, introduce yourself, admit that you need help.