A.B.C. Group

Types of AA Meetings

Closed: Closed AA meetings in Tennessee are restricted to members only, as well as anyone who recognizes they have a drinking problem and is ready to find help. Leaders will facilitate the discussion, which usually focuses on an aspect of alcoholism and recovery.

Discussion: In Tennessee, AA discussion meetings center around a particular topic that relates to alcohol addiction and recovery. Group leaders will open the meeting by sharing their personal thoughts and experiences that relate to the topic, then allow other members to share. Topics typically come from AA texts, including the Big Book.

Men: Men of all ages who are recovering from alcohol use disorder can join an AA group at no cost. In Tennessee, these groups provide 12 Step Programs that are specifically designed around issues concerning men’s health and recovery.