James River Group

Types of AA Meetings

Big Book: Clients in North Dakota AA programs find inspiration in the Big Book. This set of stories is about real women and women who successfully controlled their alcohol use disorder.

Candlelight: Candlelight AA meetings are sessions in which members bring candles, usually white, that represent their hopes and goals. When each member shares, that member lights their candles as they discuss their challenges and successes.

Closed: In North Dakota, closed AA meetings are not available to the general public. Only members can attend, as well as individuals who recognize they have a drinking problem and are ready to seek help. The discussions are informal and center around addiction-related topics.

Discussion: AA discussion meetings in North Dakota allow members to share their stories, encourage one another, and offer hope for the future. They center around one subject related to alcoholism and recovery, often taken from an AA text, such as Daily Reflections. Leaders begin by sharing first, then others can participate.

Grapevine: Grapevine is a monthly magazine published by AA. Its contents, written by AA members, generally feature the experiences of individuals with alcohol use disorder, and articles are often discussed in AA meetings.

Literature: Literature-led AA meetings in North Dakota are support group meetings for people who are affected by alcoholism, including those suffering from alcohol addiction and those who have loved ones addicted to alcohol. Open to attend at no cost, these 12-step meetings are based on AA literature such as the Big Book of AA, AA workbooks, and other writings by AA founders and leaders.

Open: In North Daokta, open AA meetings are available to any member of the community, including both alcoholics and nonalcoholics. As members share their experiences, observers can learn more about the AA recovery model and how the program works.

Step Meeting: North Dakota AA programs feature step meetings as part of the program. These meetings consist of groups reading and discussing passages from AA texts and comparing them to their own experience. The group can strategize ways to make their recovery stronger.

Wheelchair Access: North Dakota AA centers provide non-ambulatory clients with wheelchair access. These features generally consist of exterior ramps, designated parking spots, and open layouts for full participation.