Sober Sister’s

Types of AA Meetings

12 Steps & 12 Traditions: Maine's AA programs provide a foundation for lasting sobriety through the 12 Steps and Traditions. AA meetings offer a supportive community where recovering individuals and their loved ones can explore essential skills needed on the path to sobriety.

Closed: Closed AA meetings in Maine are not open to the general public. Only AA members and individuals who want to stop drinking are allowed to attend. Discussions center around alcohol addiction and recovery and anyone is welcome to share and contribute.

Women: Women’s AA meetings in Maine are peer support meetings for women who are affected by alcohol addiction, including women with alcohol addiction and those who have loved ones who are addicted to alcohol. Held at various locations within the community, these meetings use a 12-step addiction recovery curriculum and are open to all women at no charge.