AA Meetings Gretna, VA

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Gretna, Virginia.

The closest AA meeting to you is 9.46 miles away and meets on Thursday at 8:00:00 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: Gretna, Motley, Motley, and Chatham.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a program where alcoholics and people who struggle with addiction gather for one hour to discuss their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Gretna, VA will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the aspiration to stop drinking, and live a productive existence without alcohol.

The Best Method of Choosing an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Gretna, VA

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. Alcoholics Anonymous has created meetings to assist with each individual piece of your sobriety. If you are in search of a meeting on the first three steps, you should select a beginner meeting. If you are looking to focus on your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting can help. If you are in search of another individuals story of how they overcame alcoholism, a speaker meeting is the right place for you. If you have completed your steps and are now working on the traditions of AA, a traditions meetings will help. If you want to attend a single gender group, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where you wont find anyone of the opposite gender there. The fact of the matter is there is a meeting for everyone. Try different meetings out until you find one that fits your needs.

How to get the most out of your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Gretna, VA

To get the most out of your first 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 let the group know this is your first meeting. Don't forget to ask for a meeting list, with contact information 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 this meeting.