Monday AA Meetings in New Bedford
Faith Ministries
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Wheelchair Access (H)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Faith Ministries
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
First Congregational Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.38 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Wesley Methodist
Closed (C), Women (W)
1.73 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Congregational Church
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
3.05 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Trinity Lutheran Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S), Young People (YP)
3.28 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
So. Dartmouth Congregational Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Women (W)
5.58 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
St. Peter's Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Speaker (S)
5.63 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
American Legion
Closed (C), Men (M), Step Meeting (12)
6.42 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
St. Gabriel's
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
9.57 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Tuesday AA Meetings in New Bedford
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Faith Ministries
Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Faith Ministries
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
First Congregational Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.38 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
St. Mary's Church Rec.
Discussion (D), Open (O)
3.21 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Trinity Lutheran Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
3.28 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Trinity Lutheran Church
Open Big Book Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.28 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Long Plain United Methodist Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
5.36 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Pacific Union Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D)
6.77 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Old South Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
7.66 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Union Methodist
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12), Wheelchair Access (H)
10.87 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
First Baptist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
11.23 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Wednesday AA Meetings in New Bedford
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Holy Name Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Faith Ministries
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
157 Davis St.
Discussion (D), Open (O)
0.95 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
First Congregational Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.38 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
So. Dartmouth Congregational Church
Big Book (BB), Closed (C)
5.58 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
St. Peter's Church
Closed Speaker Meeting
5.63 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Old South Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
7.66 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
First Congregational Church
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Discussion (D), Open (O)
9.52 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
St. Gabriel's
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
9.57 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Thursday AA Meetings in New Bedford
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Faith Ministries
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
First Congregational Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.38 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
2.29 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Long Plain United Methodist Church
Open (O)
3.65 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
So. Dartmouth Congregational Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
5.58 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
So. Dartmouth Congregational Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
5.58 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Congregational Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12), Women (W)
6.75 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
St. Gabriel's
Discussion (D), Men (M), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
9.57 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
St. John Neumann Rec Pavillion
Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
10.04 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Friday AA Meetings in New Bedford
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Faith Ministries
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
First Congregational Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
1.38 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
First Congregational Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
1.38 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
St. Mary's
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O)
5.27 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Friends Mtg. House
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12), Wheelchair Access (H)
8.21 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
First Congregational Church
Big Book (BB), Closed (C)
9.52 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
First Baptist Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O)
11.23 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Myricks United Methodist Church
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
12.02 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Saturday AA Meetings in New Bedford
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157 Davis St.
Discussion (D), Open (O)
0.95 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
St. Joseph's Church Basement
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Women (W)
1.14 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
360 Coggeshall St.
Closed (C), Men (M), Wheelchair Access (H)
1.22 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Wesley Methodist
Big Book (BB), Closed (C)
1.73 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
First Congregational Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
9.52 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Advent Lutheran Church
Closed Speaker Meeting
14.83 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Advent Lutheran Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
14.83 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Tremblay's Restaurant
Discussion, Open AA Meeting
15.04 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Sunday AA Meetings in New Bedford
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Faith Ministries
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Faith Ministries
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
0.2 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Trinity Lutheran Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12), Wheelchair Access (H)
3.28 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Quaker Meeting House
Discussion (D), Open (O)
10.15 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Old Town Hall
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Men (M)
11.99 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
United Ch. of Christ
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O)
12.14 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Tremblay's Restaurant
Closed Speaker Meeting
15.04 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
Open (O)
15.61 miles from the center of New Bedford, MA
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Smith Mills, Bliss Corner, South Dartmouth, and North Westport.
Additional local resources: New Bedford NA Meetings | New Bedford Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
Alcoholics Anonymous is a program created to help alcoholics stay sober. There is no charge to attend an AA Meeting in New Bedford, MA as the funding is voluntarily contributed from its members.
Alcoholics Anonymous is one of most commonly known programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their alcohol dependance in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are typically made up of small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members stay sober.
Selecting A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in New Bedford, MA
There are a a number of different AA meetings in New Bedford, MA. prior to selecting 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 AA - An Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is open to anyone who has a desire to attend. You do not have to have an alcohol addiction to go to an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. 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 get sober. It is not open to friends or family.
Big Book Meeting - At Big Book meetings, a member will usually 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 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 a specific step or 2 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 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 dialogue.
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 dialogue.
Because each New Bedford AA 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 AA meetings in New Bedford that do not. We recommend contacting the local AA intergroup to find out more information on AA Meetings in New Bedford, MA, or visiting aa.org to locate more information.
How to get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in New Bedford, MA
To get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk in willing to accept change and be open minded. Make sure to give yourself extra time at the start and end 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. Make sure to ask for a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to this meeting.
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