AA Meetings Canaan, VT

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Canaan, Vermont.

The closest AA meeting to you is 7.82 miles away and meets on Friday at 8:00 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: West Stewartstown, Beecher Falls, Colebrook, and North Stratford.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is a program where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to discuss their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Canaan, VT will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the yearn to achieve sobriety, and live a productive life without alcohol.

The Best Method of Selecting an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Canaan, VT

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. Alcoholics Anonymous has developed meetings to guide you through each individual piece of your independence from alcohol. If you are searching for a meeting on the 1st three steps, you should choose a beginner meeting. If you are looking to explore your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be a recommended choice. If you want to hear another individuals story of how they overcame alcoholism, a speaker meeting is where you need to be. 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 single gender group, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where you wont find anyone of the opposite gender there. All in all there is a meeting for everyone. Try different meetings out until you find one that fits your needs.

How to benefit the most from your first meeting in Canaan, VT

To benefit the most from your first meeting you need to walk in with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes early and stay 30 minutes after 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 introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Make sure 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 this meeting.