AA Meetings Watch Hill

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 3.19 miles away and meets on Sunday 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: Misquamicut, Stonington, Pawcatuck, and Westerly.

Additional local resources: Watch Hill NA Meetings | Watch Hill Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

An AA Meeting is a program where alcoholics and people who struggle with substance abuse gather for one hour to share their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Watch Hill, RI will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the want to achieve sobriety, and live a fulfilling life without alcohol.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Watch Hill, RI

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. Alcoholics Anonymous has curated meetings to assist with each individual piece of your sobriety. If you are looking for a meeting on the 1st three steps, you should select a beginner meeting. If you are looking to focus on your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting can help. If you want to hear other people's journeys to sobriety, a speaker meeting is a good starting point. If you are through your steps and are now working on the traditions of AA, a traditions meetings will be beneficial. If you want to attend a group with just your gender, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where no one of the opposite gender will be there. All in all there is a meeting for everyone. Try different meetings out until you find one that fits your needs.

How to benefit the most from your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Watch Hill, RI

To benefit the most from your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. 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 let the group know this is your first meeting. Don't forget to request a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you to this meeting.