AA Meetings Galloway, MO

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 1.35 miles away and meets on Tuesday at 5:30:00 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: Springfield, Fremont Hills, Nixa, and Ozark.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a fellowship organized to help those who struggle from dependence to alcohol obtain sobriety. There is no charge to attend an AA Meeting in Galloway, MO as the funding is voluntary based only from its members.

AA is among the 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. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are typically made up of small groups of people who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Galloway, MO

It is important when coming to Alcoholics Anonymous that you select a meeting that is suited for where you are at in sobriety. The 1st type of meeting is a new comers meeting and is not solely for new comers but is a meeting that motivates members to share their stories and accept help. Another type of meeting would be a single gender meeting, which is only open to either men or women. A Closed meeting simply means the group is solely focused on conversations regarding how to maintain sobriety from alcohol. Speaking of any other drugs is not allowed. A Step Study is a gathering that is simply focused on a single step and discussed in length regarding the best approach to working this step and applying it to your daily life. Traditions meetings revolve around the 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. The 12 traditions are different than the 12 steps. The traditions were created to maintain order throughout Alcoholics Anonymous and holding each group accountable to these traditions is why you can join an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to benefit the most from your initial meeting in Galloway, MO

To benefit the most from your initial meeting you need to walk in with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to be ready to arrive early and stay late 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. Don't forget to request a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you through their doors that day.