AA Meetings Hartleton, PA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 14.1 miles away and meets on Saturday at 10:00:00 AM.

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Laurelton, Penns Creek, Mifflinburg, and Troxelville.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a program created to help alcoholics stay sober. There is no charge to attend an AA Meeting in Hartleton, PA as the funding is voluntarily contributed from its members.

AA is one of most highly regarded programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their alcoholism in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are usually small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members stay sober.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Hartleton, PA

It is important when coming to Alcoholics Anonymous that you choose a meeting that is best for where you are at in sobriety. The first type of AA meeting is a new comers meeting and is not limited to only new comers but is a meeting that motivates members to speak their truth and accept 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 closed to any discussion that does not involve how to stay sober from alcohol. Speaking of any other substance use addictions is not allowed. A Step Study is a meeting that is simply a specific step and spoken about 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 were implemented to maintain order throughout Alcoholics Anonymous and holding each group accountable to these traditions is why you can attend an AA Meeting anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to get the most out of your initial AA meeting in Hartleton, PA

To get the most out of your initial AA meeting you need to walk through the front door willing to accept change and be open minded. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes early and stay 30 minutes after 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 contact information 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.