AA Meetings Bristol, MD

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 4.76 miles away and meets on Thursday at 12:00:00 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: Tracys Landing, Marlboro Meadows, Mount Zion, and Upper Marlboro.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a fellowship organized to help those who struggle from alcohol dependence achieve sobriety. Attendance is free at a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Bristol, MD as the funding is voluntarily contributed from its members.

AA is one of most commonly known programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women get sober in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are usually small groups of people who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members achieve sobriety.

The Best Method of Selecting an AA Meeting in Bristol, MD

Alcohol Addiction is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has developed meetings to assist with each individual piece of your independence from alcohol. If you are in search of a meeting on the first three steps, beginner meetings are for you. If you are looking to focus on your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting can help. If you are in search of stories of inspiration for overcoming alcoholism, a speaker meeting is a good starting point. If you are through 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 no one of the opposite gender will be there. Likely, there is a meeting for everyone. Try a few meetings out until you find one that you feel most comfortable at.

How to get the most out of your first meeting in Bristol, MD

To get the most out of your first meeting you need to walk in with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes early and stay 30 minutes after 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. Don't forget to request a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you through their doors that day.