AA Meetings Putney, VT

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.02 miles away and meets on Saturday at 9:00 a.m..

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Newfane, Westminster, Brattleboro, and Walpole.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is an assembly where alcoholics and people who struggle with drug use gather for one hour to express their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Putney, VT will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone working on their recovery journey. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the want to get sober, and live a happy & healthy existence without alcohol.

The Best Method of Choosing an AA Meeting in Putney, VT

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has created meetings to assist with each individual piece of your sobriety. If you are in search of a meeting on the 1st three steps, you should select a beginner meeting. If you are looking to get more in touch with your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be a recommended choice. If you are in search of another individuals story of how they overcame alcoholism, a speaker meeting is a good starting point. 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 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. 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 initial AA meeting in Putney, VT

To benefit the most from your initial AA meeting you need to walk in with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to give yourself extra time at the start and end 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 request a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you to your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.