AA Meetings Matthews, TX

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 36.1 miles away and meets on Wednesday at 10:00:00 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: Garwood, Eagle Lake, Lissie, and Nada.

Additional local resources: Matthews NA Meetings | Matthews 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 discuss their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Matthews, TX 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 wish to get sober, and live a productive existence without alcohol.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Matthews, TX

Alcohol Addiction is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. Alcoholics Anonymous has curated meetings to help with each individual piece of your sobriety. If you are in search of a meeting on the first 3 steps, you should choose a beginner meeting. If you are looking to focus on your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting can help. If you want to hear another individuals story of how they overcame alcoholism, 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 a few meetings out until you find one that fits your needs.

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

To get the most out of your initial AA 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 introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Don't forget to inquire about a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you to this meeting.