AA Meetings Shirley, MA

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Shirley, Massachusetts.

The closest AA meeting to you is 3.88 miles away and meets on Thursday at 7:45:00 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: Devens, Still River, Ayer, and Lunenburg.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship founded to help those who suffer from alcohol dependence achieve sobriety. There is no charge to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Shirley, MA as the funding is voluntary based only from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous is one of most highly regarded programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women achieve sobriety in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are commonly made up of small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members achieve sobriety.

Choosing An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Shirley, MA

There are a variety different AA meetings in Shirley, MA. Before selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is important 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 be an alcoholic to go to an open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.

Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - A Closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous 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 typically 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 experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of Alcoholics Anonymous. The speaker may or may not talk through the duration of the meeting and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members.

Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting - A literature meeting typically 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 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 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting 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 dialogue.

Since each Shirley 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 Shirley that do not. We recommend calling the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to acquire more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Shirley, MA, or visiting aa.org to locate more information.

How to Get The Most From an AA Meeting in Shirley, MA

The most successful members of AA have found success through getting involved in the program. For people who are attending their 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 important that you accept where you are at with you addiction and admit that you need help. Part of not drinking is helping the newcomers of AA in Shirley get sober, so people are going to be open to helping you not drink too. Stand up, introduce yourself, admit that you need help.