AA Meetings Annapolis, MD

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Annapolis, Maryland.

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.47 miles away and meets on Thursday at 8:30:00 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: Parole, Bay Ridge, Highland Beach, and Edgewater.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a program founded to help its members achieve sobriety. Attendance is free at an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Annapolis, MD as the funding is accepted on a [donation 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 overcome their dependence on alcohol in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are usually small groups of individuals who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members achieve sobriety.

Selecting An AA Meeting in Annapolis, MD

There are a variety different AA meetings in Annapolis, MD. Before selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is important to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.

Open Meeting of AA - An Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is open to anyone who wants to attend. You do not have to have an alcohol addiction to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA - A Closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is only for those who have a desire to get sober. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.

Big Book Meeting - At Big Book meetings, a member will typically 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 journey, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not talk through the duration of the meeting and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end.

AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting typically revolves around reading from one of the AA 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 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 might 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 then followed by a 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 might be followed by a conversation.

Being that each Annapolis 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 Annapolis that do not. We recommend contacting the local AA intergroup to find out more information on AA Meetings in Annapolis, MD, or visiting aa.org to locate more information.

How to Get The Most From an AA Meeting in Annapolis, MD

The most successful members of Alcoholics Anonymous have found success through getting involved in the program. For addicts 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 smart to reach your hand out and admit that you need help. Part of staying sober is helping the new attendees of Alcoholics Anonymous in Annapolis live a sober life, so people are going to be want to help you not drink too. Stand up, introduce who you are, admit that you need help.