AA Meetings Harrison, NY

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Harrison, New York.

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.67 miles away and meets on Monday at 10:00 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: Purchase, Rye Brook, East White Plains, and White Plains.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An AA Meeting is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with addiction gather for one hour to share their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Harrison, NY will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the aspiration to stop drinking, and live a happy & healthy existence without alcohol.

How to Choose an AA Meeting in Harrison, NY

Alcohol Addiction is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has developed meetings to help with each individual piece of your sobriety. If you are searching for a meeting on the 1st three steps, you should choose a beginner meeting. If you are looking to focus on 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 the right place for you. If you have completed your steps and are now working on the traditions of AA, a traditions meetings will help. 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. The fact of the matter is there is a meeting for everyone. Try different meetings out until you find one that you find most beneficial.

How to benefit the most from your first AA meeting in Harrison, NY

To benefit the most from your first AA meeting you need to walk in 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 let the group know this is your first meeting. Don't forget to ask for 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 through their doors that day.