Amen Maintenance Meeting

Types of AA Meetings

Closed: In Nevada, closed AA meetings are only available to members and people who recognize they have a problem with excessive drinking and want to find help. The discussions are informal and everyone is encouraged to ask questions, share their experiences, and offer their insights.

Discussion: AA discussion meetings in Nevada are structured around a central theme. The leader will start by sharing the topic, which may come from an AA text such as the Big Book or As Bill Sees It. After sharing their insights and offering encouragement to others, they’ll invite members to participate in the conversation.

Literature: Nevada literature-guided AA meetings are peer support meetings for people who are impacted by alcohol addiction, including those suffering from alcoholism and those who have loved ones addicted to alcohol. These group meetings study AA literature such as the Big Book of AA, AA workbooks, and other writings by AA founders and leaders. All are welcome to attend at no cost.

Men: Nevada AA chapters can be designated for specific genders. In men’s groups, men of all ages can participate in 12 Step Programs designed to address the issues they face in their recovery from alcohol use disorder.

Step Meeting: In Nevada, step meetings are part of the AA recovery process. AA members read passages from Twelve Steps, compare the text to their own recovery, and suggest approaches to improve their resilience.