Monday AA Meetings in Independence
St. Barnabas School
No Children, No Court Papers
6.25 miles from the center of Independence, OH
Ferfolia Funeral Home In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Step Meeting
6.25 miles from the center of Independence, OH
Tuesday AA Meetings in Independence
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Archwood United Church of Christ
6.16 miles from the center of Independence, OH
SERENITY BIG BOOK DISCUSSION (
6.58 miles from the center of Independence, OH
Metro Hospital ,7th Fl.
6.58 miles from the center of Independence, OH
Wednesday AA Meetings in Independence
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Brecksville United Methodist Church
Big Book, Open
3.99 miles from the center of Independence, OH
St. Barnabas Rectory
Big Book, Men, Open
6.25 miles from the center of Independence, OH
SERENITY BIG BOOK DISCUSSION (
6.58 miles from the center of Independence, OH
Thursday AA Meetings in Independence
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Northfield Presbyterian Church
Closed, Discussion
6.25 miles from the center of Independence, OH
Friday AA Meetings in Independence
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Saturday AA Meetings in Independence
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Bethany United Church of Chris
6.99 miles from the center of Independence, 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: Valley View, Seven Hills, Brooklyn Heights, and Garfield Heights
Additional local resources: Independence NA Meetings | Independence Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a program 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 Independence, Ohio 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 stop drinking, and live a fulfilling existence without alcohol.
How to Choose an AA Meeting in Independence, Ohio
It is important when coming to AA that you pick a meeting that is suited for where you are at in sobriety. The 1st type of AA meeting is a new comers meeting and is not limited to only new comers but is a meeting that encourages them to speak their truth and reach out for help. Another type of meeting would be a gender specific meeting, which is only open to one gender. A Closed meeting simply means the group is solely focused on conversations regarding how to stay sober from alcohol. Speaking of any other illicit substances is not allowed. A Step Study is a meeting that is simply focused on a single step and spoken about in length regarding the best approach to working this step and applying it to your daily life. Traditions meetings are based off the 12 traditions of AA. The 12 traditions are different than the 12 steps. The traditions are built to maintain order throughout AA and holding each group accountable to these traditions is the reason you can walk into a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous anywhere in across the globe to hear the same message.
How to benefit the most from your first AA meeting in Independence, Ohio
To benefit the most from your first AA meeting you need to walk in willing to accept change and be open minded. 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 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, share the journey that lead you through their doors that day.