AA Meetings Wynantskill, NY

Monday AA Meetings in Wynantskill

Tuesday AA Meetings in Wynantskill

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Wynantskill

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Thursday AA Meetings in Wynantskill

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Friday AA Meetings in Wynantskill

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Saturday AA Meetings in Wynantskill

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If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Defreestville, Troy, Watervliet, and West Sand Lake

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

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a program organized to help those who struggle from dependence to alcohol stay sober. Attendance is free at a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Wynantskill, New York as the funding is voluntary based only from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous is among the most commonly known programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women achieve sobriety in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. AA meetings are typically made up of small groups of people who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members stay sober.

Choosing An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Wynantskill, New York

There are a a number of different AA meetings in Wynantskill, New York. prior to selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is helpful to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.

Open Meeting of AA – An Open AA Meeting is open to anyone who wants to attend. You do not have to have an alcohol addiction to go to an open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA – A Closed AA Meeting is only for those who have a desire to stop drinking. It is not open to friends or family.

Big Book Meeting – At these meetings, a member will usually read out of the Big Book and then encourage its members to discuss the meeting.

Speaker Meeting – At an AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

AA Literature Meeting – A literature meeting usually involves reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study – An AA step study typically focuses on one or two steps per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and could be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting – A Meditation Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a discussion.

Traditions AA Meeting – One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in extensively. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a conversation.

Because each Wynantskill AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find AA meetings in Wynantskill that do not. We recommend calling the local AA intergroup to get more information on AA Meetings in Wynantskill, New York, or navigating to aa.org to find out more information.

How to get the most out of your initial meeting in Wynantskill, New York

To get the most out of your initial 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. Don’t forget to ask for a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you to this meeting.