AA Meetings Newport, VT

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.2 miles away and meets on Tuesday 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: Derby Center, Newport Center, Coventry, and Derby Line.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous 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 Newport, VT will share their experience getting sober through their personal anecdotes with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the yearn to get sober, and live a fulfilling life without alcohol.

How to Choose an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Newport, VT

Alcohol Addiction is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. Alcoholics Anonymous has created meetings to help with each individual piece of your independence from alcohol. If you are looking for a meeting on the 1st three steps, you should choose a beginner meeting. If you are looking to focus on your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be an ideal choice. If you are in search of other people's journeys to sobriety, a speaker meeting is the right place for you. 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 only people of your gender will be present. The fact of the matter is there is a meeting for everyone. Try different meetings out until you find one that you find most beneficial.

How to benefit the most from your first meeting in Newport, 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 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 ask for 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 journey that lead you through their doors that day.