AA Meetings Kettering, MD

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 3.87 miles away and meets on Friday 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: Largo, Woodmore, Lake Arbor, and Brock Hall.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An AA Meeting is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with addiction gather for one hour to express their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Kettering, MD will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the wish to get sober, and live a productive existence without alcohol.

The Best Method of Choosing an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Kettering, MD

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. Alcoholics Anonymous has curated meetings to guide you through each individual piece of your independence from alcohol. If you are looking for a meeting on the 1st three steps, you should choose a beginner meeting. If you are looking to explore your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting can help. If you are in search of other people's journeys to sobriety, a speaker meeting is where you need to be. If you are through 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 you wont find anyone of the opposite gender there. Likely, there is a meeting for everyone. Try a few meetings out until you find one that fits your needs.

How to benefit the most from your first AA meeting in Kettering, MD

To benefit the most from your first AA 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 contact information of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you to your first AA meeting.