AA Meetings Marston, MO

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 39.48 miles away and meets on Friday at 8:00:00 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: Howardville, Lilbourn, New Madrid, and North Lilbourn.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a program created to help those who suffer from alcohol abuse get sober. It is free to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Marston, 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 overcome their addiction to alcohol in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are commonly made up of small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members get sober.

The Best Method of Choosing an AA Meeting in Marston, MO

It is important when coming to AA that you select a meeting that is suited for where you are at in sobriety. The first type of meeting is a new comers meeting and is not only for new comers but is a meeting that encourages members to share their stories and accept help. Another type of meeting would be a single gender meeting, either a men’s meeting or women’s meeting. These types of meeting are not opened to the opposite sex. 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 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 AA. Not to be confused with the 12 steps. The traditions are built to maintain order throughout AA and holding each group accountable to these traditions is the reason you can join an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting anywhere in across the globe to hear the same message.

How to benefit the most from your first meeting in Marston, MO

To benefit the most from 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 announcements that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to request a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.