AA Meetings Wilkinsburg, PA

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.15 miles away and meets on Saturday at 7:30 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: Edgewood, Forest Hills, Churchill, and Swissvale.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship founded to help alcoholics stay sober. There is no charge to attend an AA Meeting in Wilkinsburg, PA as the funding is accepted on a [donation from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous is among the most highly regarded programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women get sober in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are usually small groups of people who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members stay sober.

Choosing A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Wilkinsburg, PA

There are a variety different AA meetings in Wilkinsburg, PA. Before choosing the meeting that you are going to join, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.

Open Meeting of AA - An Open AA Meeting is open to anyone who has a desire to attend. You do not have to have an drinking problem to go to an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. Friends, family, and children can join 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 typically 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 experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end.

AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting typically involves reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study - An AA step study traditionally focuses on a specific step or 2 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 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the entire meeting. 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 conversation.

Because each Wilkinsburg AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Variation of meeting formats is common and you can also find AA meetings in Wilkinsburg that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local AA intergroup to acquire more information on AA Meetings in Wilkinsburg, PA, or visiting aa.org to locate more information.

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

To benefit the most from your first meeting you need to walk in 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 inquire about a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to your first AA meeting.