AA Meetings Rio, WI

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Rio, Wisconsin.

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.43 miles away and meets on Thursday at 7:00 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: Wyocena, Doylestown, Pardeeville, and Cambria.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An AA Meeting is a place to share experiences and success stories with other alcoholics. This is a safe place for somebody seeking sobriety to come in and ask for help. These Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Rio, WI will help them build a support system to live a sober life. You will be greeted by your peers that have all lived and survived from a hopeless state of mind and body. Their survival of maintaining a sober life is dependent on helping others and giving back to others the guidance that they received.

How to Choose an AA Meeting in Rio, WI

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has created meetings to assist with each individual piece of your independence from alcohol. If you are looking for a meeting on the first 3 steps, beginner meetings are for you. If you are looking to get more in touch with your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be a recommended choice. If you want to hear stories of inspiration for overcoming alcoholism, a speaker meeting is the right place for you. If you have completed 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 no one of the opposite gender will be there. The fact of the matter is there is a meeting for everyone. Try them out until you find one that you find most beneficial.

How to benefit the most from your initial meeting in Rio, WI

To benefit the most from your initial meeting you need to walk in willing to accept change and be open minded. 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 remarks that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Don't forget to inquire about 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, let the group know what lead you to this meeting.