AA Meetings Santa Teresa, NM

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 29.16 miles away and meets on Sunday at 7:00:00 AM.

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Strauss, Prado Verde, Canutillo, and La Union.

Additional local resources: Santa Teresa NA Meetings | Santa Teresa Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with substance abuse gather for one hour to share their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Santa Teresa, NM will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the want to get sober, and live a happy & healthy existence without alcohol.

How to Choose an AA Meeting in Santa Teresa, NM

Alcohol Addiction is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has created meetings to guide you through each individual piece of your independence from alcohol. If you are in search of a meeting on the first three steps, you should select a beginner meeting. If you are looking to explore your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting can help. If you want to hear another individuals story of how they overcame alcoholism, a speaker meeting is where you need to be. 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 group with just your gender, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where only people of your gender will be present. Likely, there is a meeting for everyone. Try them out until you find one that fits your needs.

How to benefit the most from your first AA meeting in Santa Teresa, NM

To benefit the most from your first AA meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to give yourself extra time at the start and end 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 request a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to your first AA meeting.