AA Meetings Fairdale, PA

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Fairdale, Pennsylvania.

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.53 miles away and meets on Thursday at 7:00 PM.

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Carmichaels, Nemacolin, Ronco, and Crucible.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is an assembly where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to discuss their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Fairdale, PA will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the desire to get sober, and live a fulfilling life without alcohol.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Fairdale, PA

It is important when coming to Alcoholics Anonymous that you select a meeting that is suited for where you are at in sobriety. The 1st type of meeting is a new comers meeting and is not limited to only new comers but is a meeting that motivates them to speak their truth and reach out for help. Another type of meeting would be a single gender 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. Talking about any other substance use addictions is not allowed. A Step Study is a meeting that is simply focused on a single step and discussed in length regarding the best approach to working this step and applying it to your daily life. Traditions meetings are focused around the 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. The 12 traditions are not the same as the 12 steps. The traditions are built to maintain order throughout Alcoholics Anonymous and holding each group accountable to these traditions is why you can join an AA Meeting anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to benefit the most from your first meeting in Fairdale, PA

To benefit the most from your first 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 let the group know this is your first meeting. 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, share the story that lead you to this meeting.