Monday AA Meetings in Dedham
St. Paul's Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Women (W)
0.03 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Church
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O)
1.21 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
St. Theresa's School Caf?
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
2.29 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Knights of Columbus
Discussion (D), Open (O)
2.45 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Most Precious Blood Church
Open (O), Speaker (S)
2.87 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Unitarian Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
2.97 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
First Congregational Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
4.11 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
First Baptist Church Hall
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
4.13 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Parkway United Methodist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
4.46 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Parkway United Methodist Church
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O)
4.46 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Grace Episcopal Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
4.78 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Tuesday AA Meetings in Dedham
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St. Mary Assumption Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S), Women (W)
0.59 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Good Shepherd Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
1.19 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Islington Community Church
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Women (W)
1.98 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Theo. Parker Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
2.36 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Knights of Columbus
Discussion (D), Open (O)
2.45 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
St. George's
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
2.5 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Trinity Church
Closed (C), Men (M), Step Meeting (12)
4.05 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
First Baptist Church Hall
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
4.13 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Caritas Hospital
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
4.2 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Parkway United Methodist Church
Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
4.46 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Elks Hall
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O)
4.5 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Grace Episcopal Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
4.78 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Shattuck Hospital
Open (O), Step Meeting (12), Wheelchair Access (H)
5.09 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Farnsworth House
Closed (C), Discussion (D), LGBTQ (G), Men (M), Wheelchair Access (H)
5.24 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Wednesday AA Meetings in Dedham
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St. Paul's
Closed (C), Discussion (D), Women (W)
0.01 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
First Church & Parish
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12), Women (W)
0.15 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Knights of Columbus
Discussion (D), Open (O)
2.45 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Knights of Columbus
Men (M), Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
2.45 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
St. Chrysostom
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
2.57 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Most Precious Blood Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O)
2.87 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Project Place
Open (O), Step Meeting (12), Wheelchair Access (H)
3.78 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
First Congregational Church
Closed (C), Men (M), Step Meeting (12)
4.11 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
First Baptist Church Hall
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
4.13 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Parkway United Methodist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
4.46 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Grace Episcopal Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
4.78 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Thursday AA Meetings in Dedham
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Knights of Columbus
Discussion (D), Open (O)
2.45 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
St. J. Chrysostom
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12), Women (W)
2.57 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Unitarian Church
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O)
2.97 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Unitarian Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
2.97 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
St. Margaret Mary
Open (O), Step Meeting (12), Tradition Meeting (T)
3.01 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Trinity Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
4.05 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
First Congregational Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12), Wheelchair Access (H)
4.11 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
First Baptist Church Hall
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
4.13 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Parkway United Methodist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
4.46 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Grace Episcopal Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
4.78 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
First Parish Unitarian
Big Book (BB), Closed (C), Men (M), Wheelchair Access (H)
5 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
First Congregational Church
Closed (C), Step Meeting (12), Wheelchair Access (H), Women (W)
5.08 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Friday AA Meetings in Dedham
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St. Mary's Parish Ctr
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
0.59 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Theo. Parker Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
2.36 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Knights of Columbus
Discussion (D), Open (O)
2.45 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
First Baptist Church Hall
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
4.13 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Caritas Hospital
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S), Young People (YP)
4.2 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Carter Methodist Church
Beginner's Meeting Beforehand (*), Open (O)
4.43 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Parkway United Methodist Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O)
4.46 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Grace Episcopal Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
4.78 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Mary Immaculate Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
5.04 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Saturday AA Meetings in Dedham
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Theo. Parker Church
Discussion (D), Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
2.36 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Malone Sr. Housing
Open (O), Wheelchair Access (H)
2.75 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Christ Episcopal Church
Big Book (BB), Open (O), Step Meeting (12)
4.07 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
First Congregational Church
Big Book (BB), Closed (C), Step Meeting (12)
4.11 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Parkway United Methodist Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
4.46 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
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Discussion (D), Open (O), Speaker (S)
6.02 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
Trinity Church
Discussion (D), Open (O)
6.14 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
All Saints
Open (O), Young People (YP)
6.51 miles from the center of Dedham, MA
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Islington, West Roxbury, Roslindale, and Needham
Additional local resources: Dedham NA Meetings | Dedham Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
AA is a fellowship organized to help its members obtain sobriety. There is no charge to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Dedham, Massachusetts as the funding is donated 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 achieve sobriety in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are typically made up of small groups of recovering alcoholics who share their experiences getting sober and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.
Choosing An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Dedham, Massachusetts
There are a many different AA meetings in Dedham, Massachusetts. prior to choosing the meeting that you are going to join, it is important to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.
Open Meeting of AA – An Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is open to anyone who wishes to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. Friends, family, and children can join these meetings.
Closed Meeting of AA – A Closed Alcoholics Anonymous 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 usually 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 usually involves reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end 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 may or may not be followed by a discussion about the step(s).
Meditation Meeting – A Meditation AA Meeting can involve internal contemplation for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a 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 may or may not be followed by a conversation.
Because each Dedham AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Variation of meeting formats is common and you can also find AA meetings in Dedham that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local AA intergroup to find out more information on AA Meetings in Dedham, Massachusetts, or navigating to aa.org to locate more information.
How to get the most out of your initial AA meeting in Dedham, Massachusetts
To get the most out of your initial AA 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 announcements that you raise your hand to introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Don’t forget to ask for a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, share the story that lead you to your first AA meeting.
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