AA Meetings Newport

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.51 miles away and meets on Thursday at 7:00:00 AM.

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Melville, Saunderstown, Narragansett Pier, and Belleville.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is a program where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to express their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Newport, RI will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the aspiration to get sober, and live a happy & healthy existence without alcohol.

The Best Method of Selecting an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Newport, RI

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. Alcoholics Anonymous has curated meetings to guide you through each individual piece of your independence from alcohol. If you are looking for a meeting on the first three steps, beginner meetings are for you. If you are looking to focus on your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting can help. If you are in search of another individuals story of how they overcame alcoholism, a speaker meeting is the right place for you. 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 single gender group, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where only people of your gender will be present. The fact of the matter is there is a meeting for everyone. Try a few meetings out until you find one that fits your needs.

How to Get The Most From a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Newport, RI

The members who benefit the most from AA tend to find success through going more for the program than just attending meetings. For alcoholics who are attending their first AA meeting and really want to get sober, we suggest following the suggestions of the AA members that have been a part of AA for a while.

It is recommended that you reach your hand out and admit that you need help. Part of staying sober is helping the newcomers of AA in Newport stay sober, so people are going to be open to helping you not drink too. Stand up, say who you are, admit that you need help.