AA Meetings Boyds, MD

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.57 miles away and meets on Thursday at 7:00:00 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: Germantown, Dawsonville, Clarksburg, and Barnesville.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to discuss their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Boyds, MD will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone working on their recovery journey. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the wish to get sober, and live a fulfilling life without alcohol.

The Best Method of Selecting an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Boyds, MD

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. Alcoholics Anonymous has developed meetings to guide you through each individual piece of your sobriety. If you are looking for a meeting on the first 3 steps, beginner meetings are for you. If you are looking to explore your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be an ideal choice. If you are in search of other people's journeys to sobriety, a speaker meeting is a good starting point. If you have completed your steps and are now working on the traditions of AA, a traditions meetings will help. If you want to attend a group with just your gender, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where you wont find anyone of the opposite gender there. The fact of the matter is there is a meeting for everyone. Try them out until you find one that you find most beneficial.

How to get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Boyds, MD

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 announcements that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to ask for a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you through their doors that day.