AA Meetings Hopkinton

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Hopkinton, Rhode Island.

The closest AA meeting to you is 2.08 miles away and meets on Thursday at 8:00:00 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: Ashaway, Hope Valley, Bradford, and Wyoming.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a program created to help alcoholics stay sober. There is no charge to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Hopkinton, RI as the funding is voluntarily contributed from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous is one of 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 commonly made up of small groups of people who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members stay sober.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Hopkinton, RI

It is important when coming to Alcoholics Anonymous that you choose a meeting that is best for where you are at in sobriety. The 1st type of meeting is a new comers meeting and is not only for new comers but is a meeting that inspires members to share their stories and ask for help. Another type of meeting would be a single gender 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. Speaking of 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 are focused on the 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. The 12 traditions are different than the 12 steps. The traditions were created to maintain order throughout Alcoholics Anonymous and holding each group accountable to these traditions is why you can join an AA Meeting anywhere in across the globe to hear the same message.

How to get the most out of your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Hopkinton, RI

To get the most out of your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk in willing to accept change and be open minded. Make sure to give yourself extra time at the start and end 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 introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Make sure to ask for a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you to this meeting.