AA Meetings Optimo, NM

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Optimo, New Mexico.

The closest AA meeting to you is 12.28 miles away and meets on Monday 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: Valmora, Wagon Mound, Watrous, and Levy.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An AA Meeting is a program where alcoholics and people who struggle with addiction gather for one hour to express their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Optimo, NM will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the want to achieve sobriety, and live a fulfilling life without alcohol.

The Best Method of Selecting an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Optimo, NM

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. Alcoholics Anonymous has developed meetings to assist with each individual piece of your independence from alcohol. If you are searching for a meeting on the first 3 steps, you should choose a beginner meeting. If you are looking to get more in touch with your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be a recommended choice. If you are in search of other people's journeys to sobriety, a speaker meeting is a good starting point. If you have completed your steps and are now working on the traditions of AA, a traditions meetings will be beneficial. If you want to attend a single gender group, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where no one of the opposite gender will be there. Likely, there is a meeting for everyone. Try a few meetings out until you find one that fits your needs.

How to benefit the most from your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Optimo, NM

To benefit the most from your initial Alcoholics Anonymous 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. Make sure to request a meeting list, with phone numbers 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.