AA Meetings Sulphur Springs, TX

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 29.2 miles away and meets on Wednesday at 12:00:00 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: Brashear, Ridgeway, Como, and Tira.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a fellowship organized to help those who suffer from alcohol dependence stay sober. Attendance is free at a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Sulphur Springs, TX as the funding is accepted on a [donation from its members.

AA is one of most highly regarded programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their addiction to alcohol in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. AA meetings are typically made up of small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members stay sober.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Sulphur Springs, TX

It is important when coming to Alcoholics Anonymous that you choose a meeting that is suited 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 encourages them to share their stories and ask for help. Another type of meeting would be a gender specific meeting, either a men’s meeting or women’s meeting. These types of meeting are closed to the opposite sex. 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 gathering that is simply focused on a single step and spoken about 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 maintaining accountability to these traditions is the reason you can walk into an AA Meeting anywhere in across the globe to hear the same message.

How to benefit the most from your initial meeting in Sulphur Springs, TX

To benefit the most from your initial meeting you need to walk through the front door willing to accept change and be open minded. 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 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 final thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you to your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.