AA Meetings Defiance, OH

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Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Defiance, Ohio. The closest AA meeting to you is 0.65 miles away and meets on Wednesday at 12:00 PM.

Monday AA Meetings in Defiance

Defiance Siesta
Defiance Fellowship Club
Discussion, Open
0.67 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Paulding Halt Group
Paulding County Hospital
Big Book, Open
15.89 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Hicksville ODAT
Trinity United Methodist Church
Discussion, Open
20.56 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Wauseon Monday Night
Fulton County Alano Club
Discussion, Open
21.55 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Montpelier Monday Night
210 W Main St, Montpelier, OH 43543
Discussion, Open
24.57 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Van Wert Group
First Presbyterian Church
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
30.77 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Big Book Study
Grabill Missionary Church
Open
31.68 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Big Book Study
Grabill Missionary Church
Big Book, Open
31.68 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Big Book Study
Church of Christ
Big Book, Closed
36.29 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Open Aa Auburn
Serenity House #1
Open
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Open Aa Auburn
Serenity House #2
Open
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Serenity House
Barn 2438
Discussion, Open
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Closed Aa Auburn
Auburn Church of Christ
Closed
36.34 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Bluffton AA Monday
English Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open
36.39 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Mon Nite 12 and 12 Study
St Alban's Episcopal Church
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Closed, Discussion
36.82 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Tuesday AA Meetings in Defiance

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Defiance Off the Tracks
Defiance Fellowship Club
Discussion, Open
0.67 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Defiance Siesta
Defiance Fellowship Club
Big Book, Open
0.67 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Bryan Tuesday
First Brethren Church
Open, Speaker
16.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

McClure Tuesday
McClure United Methodist Church
Discussion, Open
22.83 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Tuesday Montpelier
St John's Lutheran Church
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Big Book, Open
24.51 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Ottawa Open Discussion
Trinity United Methodist Church In-person and Online
Discussion, Online Meeting, Open
24.87 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Closed Aa Butler
Butler Church of Christ
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Closed
28.27 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Delphos Group
First Presbyterian Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
30.23 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Delphos Group
1st Presbyterian Church
Discussion, Open
30.23 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Swanton By The Book
Faith Lutheran Church
Big Book, Open
32.4 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Closed Aa Auburn
Serenity House #1
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Closed
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Open Aa Auburn
Serenity House #1
Open
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Serenity House Barn
Barn 2438
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Open
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Young People In Aa
Auburn Church of Christ

36.34 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Ypaa Young People In Aa
Auburn Church of Christ
Young People
36.34 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Wednesday AA Meetings in Defiance

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Defiance Noon Upbeats
Zion's Lutheran Church
Closed, Discussion
0.65 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Defiance Siesta
Defiance Fellowship Club
Discussion, Open
0.67 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Stryker Kitchen Table
First Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open
15.25 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Lifes New Beginnings
Paulding County Hospital
Discussion, Open
15.89 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Wauseon Wednesday AM
Blue Ribbon Diner
Discussion, Open
22.29 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Leipsic
American Legion Hall
Open, Speaker
23.81 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Montpelier Common Bond
210 W Main St, Montpelier, OH 43543
Discussion, Open
24.57 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Delta
Memorial Hall
Discussion, Open
26.88 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Weston Wednesday Night
Weston Church Of Christ
Discussion, Open
29.94 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Closed Aa Hamilton
Hamilton Town Hall
Closed
33.15 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Whitehouse 12x12
Community Christ Lutheran Church
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Open
34.64 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Why Not Recovery Group
Victory Life Church
Discussion, Open
36.17 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Open Aa Auburn
Serenity House #1
Big Book, Open, Speaker
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Open Aa Auburn
Serenity House #1
Open
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Serenity House
Barn 2438
Discussion, Open
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Thursday AA Meetings in Defiance

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Defiance Off the Tracks
Defiance Fellowship Club
Discussion, Open
0.67 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Defiance Siesta
Defiance Fellowship Club
Discussion, Open
0.67 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Together With Faith
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church
Discussion, Open
14.21 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Archbold Living Sober
Zion Mennonite Church In-person and Online
Discussion, Online Meeting, Open
15.94 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Bryan Discussion
Trinity Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open
16.32 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Bryan Discussion
Trinity Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open
16.32 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Wauseon Seeds of Sobriety
Fulton County Alano Club
Discussion, Open
21.55 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Just Be Nice Group
Woodburn Missionary Church
Discussion, Open
27.52 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Van Wert Group
First Presbyterian Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
30.77 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Swanton Thursday
St Richards Catholic Church Annex
Discussion, Open
32.91 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Garrett Group
Timmy's Reception Hall
Discussion, Open
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Open Aa Auburn
Serenity House #1
Open
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Open Aa Auburn
Serenity House #1
Open
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Serenity House
Barn 2438
Closed, Discussion
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

BYOBig Book
Waterville Community Church
Big Book, Closed
36.63 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Friday AA Meetings in Defiance

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Defiance Off the Tracks
Defiance Fellowship Club
Discussion, Open
0.67 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Defiance Siesta
Defiance Fellowship Club
Discussion, Open
0.67 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Bryan Discussion
Trinity Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open
16.32 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Wauseon Friday Noon
Fulton County Alano Club
Discussion, Open
21.55 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Wauseon Friday Night
Emmanus Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open
22.52 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Petersburg New Life
St Peters Lutheran Church
Closed, Discussion
23.39 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Cedar Creek Group
County Line Church of God
Closed, Discussion
25.12 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Closed Aa Butler
Butler Church of Christ
Closed
28.27 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Courage to Change
Silver Creek Church of the Brethern
Discussion, Open
28.99 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Van Wert Group
Westwood Behavioral Center
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Open, Wheelchair Access
31.78 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

New Haven Canal Group
Taylor Chapel Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
35.29 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Open Aa Auburn
Auburn Alliance Church
Open
35.69 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Closed Aa Auburn
Auburn Alliance Church
Closed
35.69 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Cedar Creek Group
County Line Church of God
Closed, Discussion
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Open Aa Aubburn
Serenity House #1
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Open
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Saturday AA Meetings in Defiance

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Defiance Too Late For Lunch
Defiance Fellowship Club
Discussion, Open
0.67 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Defiance Siesta
Defiance Fellowship Club
Discussion, Open
0.67 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

11th Step Meditation Meeting
St. John United Church of Christ
11th Step Meditation
1.34 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Bryan Discussion
Trinity Lutheran Church
Closed, Discussion
16.32 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Wauseon Saturday Noon
Fulton County Alano Club
Discussion, Open
21.55 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Montpelier Common Bond
210 W Main St, Montpelier, OH 43543
Discussion, Open
24.57 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Grand Rapids
St. Patrick Catholic Church
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Open
27.48 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Van Wert Group
New Life Fellowship Church
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
30.06 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Lyons Saturday Night
First Universalist Church
Discussion, Open
32.75 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Open Aa Aubburn
Serenity House #1
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Open
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Open Aa Auburn
Serenity House #1
Open
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Bowling Green Saturday Night
Bowling Green Saturday Night Online
Discussion, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Open, Outdoor Meeting
36.73 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Saturday In The Park
Shoaff Park
Discussion, Open
36.82 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Singleess Of Purpose
Messiah Lutheran Church
Closed
37.2 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Singleness Of Purpose
Messiah Lutheran Church ELCA
Big Book, Closed
37.2 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Sunday AA Meetings in Defiance

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Defiance The Crooked Road
Zion's Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open
0.65 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Defiance Sunday Night Lead
Zion's Lutheran Church
Open, Speaker
0.65 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

New Beginnings
Defiance Fellowship Club
Discussion, Open
0.67 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Wauseon Fulton County
Ice Creations
As Bill Sees It, Open
14.77 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Bryan Discussion
Trinity Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open
16.32 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Wauseon Serenity
Fulton County Alano Club
Discussion, Open
21.55 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Wauseon Into Action
Zion United Methodist Church
Big Book, Open
22.29 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Montpelier Common Bond
210 W Main St, Montpelier, OH 43543
Discussion, Open
24.57 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Van Wert Group
Westwood Behavioral Center
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
31.78 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

How It Works
Taylor Chapel Church
Discussion, Open
35.29 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

How It Works
Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church
Discussion, Open
35.29 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Closed Aa Waterloo
Waterloo United Methodist Church
Closed
35.58 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Waterloo Group
United Methodist Church
Closed
35.58 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Womens Big Book
Women's House
Open
36.24 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

Open Aa Auburn
Serenity House #2
Open
36.31 miles from the center of Defiance, OH

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Brunersburg, Jewell, Florida, and Okolona.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An AA Meeting is a place to spread a message of strength, hope and courage to other alcoholics. This is a safe place for a person wanting to get sober to come in and ask for help. These meetings in Defiance, OH will help them build a support network to live a sober life. You will be invited in by your peers that have all lived and survived from alcoholism. Their ability to maintain their sobriety is dependent on helping others and giving back to others the gift that was given to them.

Choosing An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Defiance, OH

There are a variety different AA meetings in Defiance, OH. prior to choosing the meeting that you are going to join, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.

Open Meeting of AA - An Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is open to anyone who has a desire to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. Friends, family, and children can join these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA - A Closed Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is only for those who have a desire to get sober. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.

Big Book Meeting - At these meetings, a member will commonly read out of the Big Book and follow the reading with a discussion amongst its members.

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 talk through the duration of the meeting and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members.

AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting commonly revolves around reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study - An AA step study typically focuses on a specific step or 2 per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and may or may not be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting - A meditation meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open conversation.

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 may or may not be followed by a dialogue.

Being that each Defiance AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Variation of meeting formats is common and you can also find AA meetings in Defiance that do not. We recommend calling the local AA intergroup to get more information on AA Meetings in Defiance, OH, or visiting aa.org to locate more information.

How to benefit the most from your initial meeting in Defiance, OH

To benefit the most from your initial meeting you need to walk through the front door willing to accept change and be open minded. 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 introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Don't forget to ask for 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 to this meeting.