The Phoenix Group

Types of AA Meetings

12 Steps & 12 Traditions: North Carolina's AA programs provide a dedicated and comprehensive environment for individuals in recovery. The 12 Steps and Traditions allow individuals to focus on their sobriety as they are surrounded by peers, mentors, and family members. Meeting are open to all and are flexible and regular.

Big Book: In North Carolina, the Big Book is a source of inspiration for AA participants. The Big Book features the lives of real people who overcame alcohol use disorder.

Closed: Closed AA meetings in North Carolina are only open to AA members and individuals who realize they have a drinking problem and want to take steps toward recovery. Leaders will facilitate the informal discussion and newcomers will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Literature: Literature-led AA meetings in North Carolina 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. Free for all to attend, these 12-step meetings study AA literature such as the Big Book of AA, AA workbooks, and other writings by AA founders and leaders.