Dieruf Big Book Men’s Discussion Group

Types of AA Meetings

Big Book: The Big Book is a collection of stories about men and women who overcame alcoholism. AA centers in Kentucky use the Big Book to inspire clients during group discussions.

Closed: Closed AA meetings in Kentucky are limited to members of AA and anyone looking for support in their sobriety journey. Outside observers cannot attend. Group discussions are informal and everyone is encouraged to participate.

Discussion: AA discussion meetings in Kentucky give all members the chance to reflect on their alcohol addiction recovery journeys and share their hopes for the future. Leaders will normally open the meetings by reading from an AA text, such as the Big Book. Once they share their input on the topic, they’ll allow others to join the discussion.

Men: In Kentucky, men of all ages who are impacted by alcohol use disorder can enroll in a free 12 Step Program at an AA center. Select AA centers are designated only for men, and members concentrate on issues relating to men’s health and recovery.