AA Meetings George West, TX

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.35 miles away and meets on Tuesday at 7:00:00 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: Three Rivers, Dinero, Calliham, and Blue Berry Hill.

Additional local resources: George West NA Meetings | George West Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship created to help alcoholics get sober. Attendance is free at a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in George West, TX 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 achieve sobriety in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. AA meetings are typically made up of small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members get sober.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in George West, TX

It is important when coming to Alcoholics Anonymous that you pick 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 limited to only new comers but is a meeting that motivates members to speak their truth and reach out for help. Another type of meeting would be a gender specific meeting, which is only open to either men or women. A Closed meeting simply means the group is solely focused on conversations regarding how to maintain sobriety from alcohol. Speaking of any other substance use addictions 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 based off the 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. The 12 traditions are not the same as 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 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting anywhere in the world to hear the same message.

How to benefit the most from your initial Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in George West, TX

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 be ready to arrive early and stay late 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. Don't forget to ask for 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 your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.