House of Serenity

Types of AA Meetings

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.

Open: Open AA meetings in North Carolina allow anyone interested to attend. This helps attendees learn more about AA’s model of recovery and 12 step program model. Individuals seeking help for alcohol addiction are welcome to attend as well as anyone interested in supporting them on their journey.

Speaker: North Carolina AA centers frequently invite motivational speakers to build members’ resilience against relapse. By using humor, charm, faith, and reason, speakers inspire participants to maintain sobriety.

Wheelchair Access: In North Carolina, AA centers may feature wheelchair access for non-ambulatory clients. Exterior ramps, designated parking spaces, and open floor spaces enable clients to fully participate in AA meetings.