AA Meetings Cresaptown, MD

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 5.94 miles away and meets on Monday 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: Bier, Potomac Park, Vale Summit, and Bowling Green.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a program founded to help alcoholics achieve sobriety. Attendance is free at a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Cresaptown, MD as the funding is donated 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 get sober in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are typically made up of small groups of people who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members achieve sobriety.

How to Choose an AA Meeting in Cresaptown, MD

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has created meetings to guide you through each individual piece of your sobriety. If you are looking for a meeting on the first three steps, you should choose a beginner meeting. If you are looking to explore your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be a recommended choice. If you want to hear another individuals story of how they overcame alcoholism, a speaker meeting is where you need to be. If you have completed your steps and are now working on the traditions of AA, a traditions meetings will be beneficial. If you want to attend a single gender group, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where no one of the opposite gender will be there. All in all there is a meeting for everyone. Try different meetings out until you find one that you find most beneficial.

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

To get the most out of your first meeting you need to walk through the front door 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 remarks that you raise your hand to introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Don't forget to request a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you to this meeting.