AA Meetings Dripping Springs, TX

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 1.31 miles away and meets on Tuesday 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: Driftwood, Henly, Bear Creek, and Bee Cave.

Additional local resources: Dripping Springs NA Meetings | Dripping Springs Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship created to help alcoholics obtain sobriety. Attendance is free at an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Dripping Springs, TX as the funding is accepted on a [donation from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous is one of most commonly recognized programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their dependence on alcohol in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are commonly made up of small groups of people who share their experiences achieving sobriety and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.

Selecting An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Dripping Springs, TX

There are a a number of different AA meetings in Dripping Springs, TX. Before selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.

Open Meeting of AA - An Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is open to anyone who wants to attend. You do not have to have an drinking problem to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA - A Closed AA Meeting is only for those who have a desire to get sober. It is not open to friends or family.

Big Book Meeting - At these meetings, a member will commonly read out of the Big Book and follow the reading with a discussion amongst its members.

Speaker Meeting - At an AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their journey, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting commonly involves reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study - An AA step study typically focuses on one or two steps per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and could be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting - A Meditation AA Meeting can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. 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 extensively. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a discussion.

Because each Dripping Springs AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find AA meetings in Dripping Springs that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local AA intergroup to acquire more information on AA Meetings in Dripping Springs, TX, or navigating to aa.org to locate more information.

How to get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Dripping Springs, TX

To get the most out of your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk in 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 remarks that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. 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 Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.