AA Meetings Benjamin, TX

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Benjamin, Texas.

The closest AA meeting to you is 29.52 miles away and meets on Thursday at 6:30:00 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: Knox City, Truscott, Vera, and Munday.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a fellowship organized to help those who struggle from dependence to alcohol achieve sobriety. There is no charge to attend an AA Meeting in Benjamin, TX as the funding is voluntarily contributed from its members.

AA is one of most commonly known programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women achieve sobriety in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are commonly made up of small groups of people who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members achieve sobriety.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Benjamin, TX

It is important when coming to Alcoholics Anonymous that you select 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 speak their truth and accept help. Another type of meeting would be a gender specific meeting, which is only open to one gender. A Closed meeting simply means the group is solely focused on conversations regarding how to maintain sobriety from alcohol. Talking about any other illicit substances is not allowed. A Step Study is a meeting that is simply a specific step and discussed in length regarding the best approach to working this step and applying it to your daily life. Traditions meetings are focused around the 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. The 12 traditions are different than the 12 steps. The traditions are built to maintain order throughout Alcoholics Anonymous and maintaining accountability to these traditions is the reason you can walk into an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to get the most out of your initial meeting in Benjamin, TX

To get the most out of your initial meeting you need to walk through the front door willing to accept change and be open minded. 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 announcements that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to inquire about 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, let the group know what lead you to your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.