AA Meetings Girardville, PA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 2.4 miles away and meets on Wednesday 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: Englewood, Frackville, Fountain Springs, and Gilberton.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is an assembly where alcoholics and people who struggle with substance abuse gather for one hour to express their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Girardville, 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.

The Best Method of Choosing an AA Meeting in Girardville, PA

Alcohol Addiction is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has created meetings to assist with each individual piece of your sobriety. If you are in search of a meeting on the first three steps, you should select a beginner meeting. If you are looking to get more in touch with your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be a good choice. If you want to hear another individuals story of how they overcame alcoholism, a speaker meeting is a good starting point. 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. Likely, there is a meeting for everyone. Try a few meetings out until you find one that you find most beneficial.

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

To benefit the most from your first 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. Don't forget to inquire about 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 through their doors that day.