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Types of AA Meetings

12 Steps & 12 Traditions: Missouri's AA programs offer 12 Step and Tradition programs that provide a pathway to sobriety for those in need. AA meetings offer a supportive community for individuals and their loved ones, promoting understanding and healing.

Bathroom Available: Not all AA centers have publicly accessible restrooms. Facilities that have bathroom available amenities inform members that they can use the center’s restrooms.

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: Closed AA meetings in Missouri are not available to the general public and observers are not allowed. The only people who can attend are members of AA and individuals seeking help for alcohol addiction. The discussions are informal and group participation is encouraged.

Discussion: AA discussion meetings in Missouri allow clients to share their thoughts and feelings on a particular subject related to alcohol addiction and recovery. The leader will open the meeting by sharing their personal reflections on the subject, which usually comes from an AA text. Then, they’ll encourage others to participate.

Literature: Missouri literature-guided AA meetings are community support meetings for people who are affected by alcohol addiction. These group meetings study the Big Book of AA and other AA literature while offering a 12-step addiction recovery program. All are welcome to attend at no cost.

Men: Specific AA groups in Missouri might be intended for men only. In free meetings, men of all ages can participate in 12 Step Programs that focus on their health and recovery.

Newcomer: In Missouri, AA newcomer meetings give a general overview of how AA works for those who are new to the program or just starting their recovery journeys. This gives them a chance to ask questions, learn more about AA, and gain insight from experienced members.

Open: Open AA meetings in Missouri are accessible to anyone in the community. During this time, AA members will share their experiences and recovery journeys with the group, allowing attendees to learn firsthand how the program works, what the 12 step recovery model includes, and how they can support their friend or loved one seeking help for alcohol addiction.

Step Meeting: Missouri AA centers often involve step meetings, in which groups discuss their experience in various stages of the 12 Step Program. Members can strategize about individual and group interventions to improve their recovery for the next meeting.

Wheelchair Access: In Missouri, non-ambulatory clients may participate in AA meetings via wheelchair access. The center may provide ramps, designated parking, and an open layout to enable full participation.

Women: Women’s AA meetings in Missouri are peer group meetings for women who are affected by alcohol addiction. Open to all women at no charge, including women with alcohol addiction and those who have loved ones with alcoholism, these support meetings follow a 12-step recovery curriculum.

Young People: AA meetings for young people are intended for members in early adulthood, usually in their late teens and twenties. These groups focus on the experiences and issues that young people may face in their recovery.