800-643-9618
Address
2215 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60618
Meeting Notes
The meeting is in Beaven Hall, which is the lower level of Akerman center, located at the Southeast corner of Irving Park Rd & Bell St. Go south down Bell Street, turn east into the alley. The entrance is around the back of the building and on the side.
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Closed: Closed AA meetings in Illinois are not open to outside observers. Instead, only AA members or individuals looking for help with a drinking problem are invited to attend. The discussions center around topics related to alcoholism and recovery and are of particular value to newcomers.
Literature: Literature-centric AA meetings in Illinois are peer support meetings for people who are impacted by alcohol addiction. These group meetings focus on studying AA literature, such as the Big Book of AA and AA workbooks. The 12 step-based sessions are free and open to all ages and genders.
Speaker: Motivational speakers in Illinois AA programs can inspire clients to reinforce their sobriety. Speakers often use a blend of charm, humor, faith, and raw emotions to get their points across.