AA Meetings Rose Valley, PA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.78 miles away and meets on Tuesday at 7:30:00 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: Moylan, Elwyn, Brookhaven, and Media.

Additional local resources: Rose Valley NA Meetings | Rose Valley Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship organized to help its members stay sober. Attendance is free at a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Rose Valley, PA as the funding is donated from its members.

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

Selecting An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Rose Valley, PA

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

Open Meeting of AA - An Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is open to anyone who has a desire to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA - A Closed Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is only for those who have a desire to get sober. 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 then encourage its members to discuss the meeting.

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 take up all of the time and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members.

AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting usually revolves around 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 one or two steps per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and might be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting - A Meditation AA Meeting can involve internal contemplation 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 depth. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and might be followed by a discussion.

Because each Rose Valley 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 Rose Valley that do not. We recommend calling the local AA intergroup to get more information on AA Meetings in Rose Valley, PA, or visiting aa.org to locate more information.

How to get the most out of your first meeting in Rose Valley, PA

To get the most out of your first 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 let the group know this is your first meeting. Don't forget to ask for a meeting list, with phone numbers 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.