AA Meetings Newton Hamilton, PA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 11.98 miles away and meets on Sunday 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: Kistler, Mount Union, Atkinson Mills, and Mapleton.

Additional local resources: Newton Hamilton NA Meetings | Newton Hamilton Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a program founded to help those who suffer from dependence to alcohol achieve sobriety. Attendance is free at an AA Meeting in Newton Hamilton, PA as the funding is donated from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous is one of most commonly recognized programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their alcohol dependance in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. AA meetings are usually small groups of people who share their experiences achieving sobriety and are there to help new members achieve sobriety.

The Best Method of Selecting an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Newton Hamilton, PA

It is important when coming to Alcoholics Anonymous that you select 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 reach out for help. Another type of meeting would be a gender specific meeting, either a men’s meeting or women’s meeting. These types of meeting are closed to the opposite sex. A Closed meeting simply means the group is closed to any discussion that does not involve how to stay sober from alcohol. Talking about any other drugs 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 revolve around the 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. The 12 traditions are not the same as the 12 steps. The traditions were established to maintain order throughout Alcoholics Anonymous and holding each group accountable to these traditions is the reason you can join a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to get the most out of your initial meeting in Newton Hamilton, PA

To get the most out of your initial 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 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. The last thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to this meeting.