AA Meetings Value, MS

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Value, Mississippi.

The closest AA meeting to you is 1.02 miles away and meets on Friday 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: Brandon, Pearl, Flowood, and Richland.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An AA Meeting is an assembly where alcoholics and people who struggle with substance abuse gather for one hour to discuss their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Value, MS 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 want to achieve sobriety, and live a productive life without alcohol.

How to Choose an AA Meeting in Value, MS

It is important when coming to AA that you pick a meeting that is suited for where you are at in sobriety. The 1st type of Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is a new comers meeting and is not only for new comers but is a meeting that inspires them to share their stories and reach out for 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. Talking about 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 are based off the 12 traditions of AA. The 12 traditions are not the same as the 12 steps. The traditions are built to maintain order throughout AA and maintaining accountability to these traditions is why you can join an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting anywhere in across the globe to hear the same message.

How to get the most out of your initial AA meeting in Value, MS

To get the most out of your initial AA meeting you need to walk through the front door 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 announcements that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to inquire about a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you through their doors that day.