AA Meetings Des Arc, MO

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Des Arc, Missouri.

The closest AA meeting to you is 21.46 miles away and meets on Wednesday 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: Annapolis, Patterson, Sabula, and Piedmont.

Additional local resources: Des Arc NA Meetings | Des Arc Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a program organized to help those who suffer from alcohol abuse obtain sobriety. There is no charge to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Des Arc, MO as the funding is donated from its members.

AA is among the 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. AA meetings are usually small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their experiences achieving sobriety and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.

How to Choose an AA Meeting in Des Arc, MO

It is important when coming to AA that you pick a meeting that is best for where you are at in sobriety. The first type of meeting is a new comers meeting and is not solely for new comers but is a meeting that inspires members to share their stories and accept help. The next type of meeting would be a gender specific meeting, which is only open to one gender. A Closed meeting simply means the group is closed to any discussion that does not involve how to stay sober from alcohol. Speaking of any other illicit substances is not allowed. A Step Study is a gathering that is simply a specific step and spoken about in length regarding the best approach to working this step and applying it to your daily life. Traditions meetings are focused around the 12 traditions of AA. The 12 traditions are different than the 12 steps. The traditions are built to maintain order throughout AA and holding each group accountable to these traditions is why you can join a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to get the most out of your initial meeting in Des Arc, MO

To get the most out of your initial 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 introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Don't forget to ask for a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you through their doors that day.