AA Meetings East Montpelier, VT

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 3.98 miles away and meets on Saturday at 11:00:00 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: Plainfield, Montpelier, Barre, and South Barre.

Additional local resources: East Montpelier NA Meetings | East Montpelier Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a place where alcoholics and people who struggle with substance abuse gather for one hour to express their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in East Montpelier, VT will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the want to stop drinking, and live a productive life without alcohol.

How to Choose an AA Meeting in East Montpelier, VT

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has curated meetings to guide you through each individual piece of your independence from alcohol. If you are looking for 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 stories of inspiration for overcoming 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 help. If you want to attend a single gender group, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where only people of your gender will be present. Likely, there is a meeting for everyone. Try different meetings out until you find one that you feel most comfortable at.

How to benefit the most from your first AA meeting in East Montpelier, VT

To benefit the most from your first AA meeting you need to walk in 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. Don't forget to request a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to your first AA meeting.