AA Meetings Smithton, PA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 4.29 miles away and meets on Tuesday at 8:00 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: West Newton, Wyano, Perryopolis, and Arnold City.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a program developed to help alcoholics get sober. Attendance is free at an AA Meeting in Smithton, 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 overcome their addiction to alcohol in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are usually small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their experiences achieving sobriety and are there to help new members get sober.

The Best Method of Choosing an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Smithton, PA

Alcohol Addiction is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. Alcoholics Anonymous has created meetings to assist with each individual piece of your independence from alcohol. If you are looking for a meeting on the first three steps, you should select a beginner meeting. If you are looking to explore your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be an ideal choice. If you want to hear another individuals story of how they overcame alcoholism, a speaker meeting is where you need to be. If you are through your steps and are now working on the traditions of AA, a traditions meetings will help. If you want to attend a group with just your gender, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where only people of your gender will be present. All in all there is a meeting for everyone. Try different meetings out until you find one that you find most beneficial.

How to benefit the most from your initial AA meeting in Smithton, PA

To benefit the most from your initial 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 remarks that you raise your hand to introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Make sure to inquire about a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to this meeting.