AA Meetings Colchester, IL

Monday AA Meetings in Colchester

Tuesday AA Meetings in Colchester

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Colchester

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Thursday AA Meetings in Colchester

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Friday AA Meetings in Colchester

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Saturday AA Meetings in Colchester

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If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Tennessee, Fandon, Macomb, and Sciota

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

What is an AA Meeting?

An AA Meeting is a program where alcoholics and people who struggle with substance abuse gather for one hour to discuss their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic’s Anonymous meeting in Colchester, Illinois 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 wish to stop drinking, and live a productive existence without alcohol.

The Best Method of Selecting an AA Meeting in Colchester, Illinois

It is important when coming to AA that you select a meeting that is best for where you are at in sobriety. The first type of meeting is a new comers meeting and is not solely for new comers but is a meeting that motivates them to speak their truth and accept help. The second type of meeting would be a gender specific meeting, which is only open to one gender. A Closed meeting simply means the group is solely focused on conversations regarding how to stay sober from alcohol. Speaking of any other illicit substances is not allowed. A Step Study is a gathering that is simply a specific step and discussed in length regarding the best approach to working this step and applying it to your daily life. Traditions meetings revolve around the 12 traditions of AA. Not to be confused with the 12 steps. The traditions were created to maintain order throughout AA and holding each group accountable to these traditions is the reason you can walk into an AA Meeting anywhere in across the globe to hear the same message.

How to get the most out of your initial meeting in Colchester, Illinois

To get the most out of your initial meeting you need to walk through the front door 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. Last, but certainly not least don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to this meeting.