AA Meetings Edgemere, MD

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 2.93 miles away and meets on Saturday 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: Dundalk, Essex, Orchard Beach, and Riviera Beach.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a fellowship developed to help those who struggle from alcohol dependence stay sober. Attendance is free at a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Edgemere, MD as the funding is accepted on a [donation from its members.

AA is one of most commonly recognized 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 typically made up of small groups of people who share their experiences achieving sobriety and are there to help new members stay sober.

Choosing An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Edgemere, MD

There are a many different AA meetings in Edgemere, MD. prior to choosing the meeting that you are going to attend, it is helpful to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.

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

Closed Meeting of AA - A Closed AA Meeting 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 these meetings, a member will commonly 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 experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting commonly involves 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 traditionally focuses on one or two steps per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and could be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting - A Meditation Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve internal contemplation for a portion of the meeting or even the entire meeting. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open dialogue.

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 could be followed by a dialogue.

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

How to benefit the most from your initial meeting in Edgemere, MD

To benefit the most from your initial 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 let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to inquire about 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 story that lead you to your first AA meeting.