AA Meetings Murphy, MO

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 2.04 miles away and meets on Tuesday at 1:30:00 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: Parkdale, Fenton, High Ridge, and Valley Park.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a program developed to help its members get sober. There is no charge to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Murphy, MO as the funding is voluntarily contributed from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous is among the most highly regarded programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their alcohol dependance in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are usually 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 Murphy, MO

It is important when coming to AA that you select a meeting that is best for where you are at in sobriety. The first type of AA meeting is a new comers meeting and is not limited to only new comers but is a meeting that inspires them to share their stories and reach out for help. Another type of meeting would be a gender specific 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 stay sober from alcohol. Speaking of any other substance use addictions is not allowed. A Step Study is a meeting 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 are focused on the 12 traditions of AA. The 12 traditions are different than the 12 steps. The traditions were established to maintain order throughout AA and holding each group accountable to these traditions is why you can attend an AA Meeting anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to get the most out of your first AA meeting in Murphy, MO

To get the most out of your first AA meeting you need to walk through the front door willing to accept change and be open minded. 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. Make sure 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, share the journey that lead you through their doors that day.