AA Meetings Wilmington, VT

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

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.32 miles away and meets on Friday at 7:15 p.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: West Dover, Jacksonville, Readsboro, and Newfane.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a fellowship developed to help alcoholics stay sober. It is free to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Wilmington, VT as the funding is voluntarily contributed from its members.

AA is one of most commonly known programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their addiction to alcohol in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. AA meetings are typically made up of small groups of people who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members stay sober.

Selecting A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Wilmington, VT

There are a a lot of different AA meetings in Wilmington, VT. Before selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is helpful to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.

Open Meeting of AA - An Open AA Meeting is open to anyone who wants to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA - A Closed AA Meeting is only for those who have a desire to stop drinking. It is not open to friends or family.

Big Book Meeting - At Big Book meetings, a member will typically read out of the Big Book and follow the reading with a discussion amongst its members.

Speaker Meeting - At an AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not talk through the duration of the meeting and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members.

AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting typically involves reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study - An AA step study usually focuses on a specific step or 2 per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and might be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting - A meditation meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous can involve internal contemplation for a portion of the meeting or even the entire meeting. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open discussion.

Traditions AA Meeting - One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in depth. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and might be followed by a dialogue.

Being that each Wilmington AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find AA meetings in Wilmington that do not. We recommend contacting the local AA intergroup to get more information on AA Meetings in Wilmington, VT, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

How to get the most out of your initial meeting in Wilmington, VT

To get the most out of your initial 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 remarks that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to inquire about a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The last thing to remember is don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you to your first AA meeting.