AA Meetings Jonancy, KY

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 18.05 miles away and meets on Thursday 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: Virgie, Dorton, Ligon, and Speight.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a program developed to help those who struggle from alcohol abuse get sober. It is free to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Jonancy, KY as the funding is accepted on a [donation from its members.

AA is among the most commonly known 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. AA meetings are typically made up of small groups of individuals who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members get sober.

Choosing A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Jonancy, KY

There are a variety different AA meetings in Jonancy, KY. prior to choosing the meeting that you are going to join, it is helpful to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.

Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - An Open AA Meeting is open to anyone who has a desire to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open AA Meeting. 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 stop drinking. It is not open to friends or family.

Big Book Meeting - At these 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 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 take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting - A literature meeting typically 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 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 AA 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 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting - One or more of the Alcoholics Anonymous traditions will be discussed in extensively. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a dialogue.

Being that each Jonancy 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 Jonancy that do not. We recommend contacting the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to find out more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Jonancy, KY, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

How to Get The Most From an AA Meeting in Jonancy, KY

The most successful members of AA have found 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 successfully stayed sober for sometime.

It is recommended that you reach your hand out and ask for help. Part of not drinking is helping the newcomers of AA in Jonancy stay sober, so people are going to be more than willing to help you not drink too. Raise your hand, introduce who you are, admit that you need help.