AA Meetings Meridian, PA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.8 miles away and meets on Tuesday 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: Homeacre, Lyndora, Oak Hills, and Butler.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a program created to help alcoholics obtain sobriety. There is no charge to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Meridian, PA as the funding is voluntary based only from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous is among the most commonly known programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women get sober in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are typically made up of small groups of people who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.

Choosing A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Meridian, PA

There are a variety different AA meetings in Meridian, PA. prior to selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.

Open Meeting of AA - An Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is open to anyone who wants to attend. You do not have to have an alcohol addiction to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA - A Closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is only for those who have a desire to stop drinking. It is not open to friends or family.

Big Book Meeting - At Big Book meetings, a member will usually 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 journey, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not talk through the duration of the meeting and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end.

AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting usually involves reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study - An AA step study usually 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 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve meditation for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a discussion.

Traditions AA Meeting - One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in thoroughly. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and may or may not be followed by a discussion.

Being that each Meridian AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find AA meetings in Meridian that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local AA intergroup to acquire more information on AA Meetings in Meridian, PA, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

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

To benefit the most from your first AA meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. 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 announcements that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to inquire about a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you through their doors that day.