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Types of AA Meetings

Big Book: For many Delaware clients, AA discussions may center on the Big Book. This text features dozens of real stories about men and women who successfully managed their alcohol use disorder.

Child-Friendly: Child-friendly AA meetings allow each member to bring up to one child to the meeting, with the expectation that the discussion will not feature experiences or language that are inappropriate for the child. Formal childcare may not be available, but the member can watch over her child while participating in the discussion.

Discussion: In Delaware, AA discussion meetings are structured around one core discussion topic. The leader will begin the meeting by sharing a subject from an applicable AA text, such as the Big Book or Daily Reflections. Then, others can join in to share their inputs, reflections, and recovery stories.

Literature: Literature-focused AA meetings in Delaware are peer support meetings for people affected by alcohol addiction. Free for all to attend, these sessions use a 12-step curriculum based on AA literature, including the Big Book of AA, AA workbooks, and other writings by AA founders and leaders.

Newcomer: AA newcomer meetings in Delaware are designed to introduce the program to people who are just starting their sobriety journey. Experienced members typically lead the program and the discussions often center on Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 of the 12 step recovery model.

Open: In Delaware, open AA meetings allow anyone interested in the 12 step model of recovery to attend and learn more about how the program works. This includes individuals seeking help for alcohol addiction, as well as their friends and loved ones. Members can share their experiences and tips for recovery to help observers understand what to expect.

Wheelchair Access: AA meetings in Delaware with wheelchair accessibility enable clients to safely navigate the facility’s meeting halls, restrooms, and amenities. The facility generally has ramps and designated parking spots as needed.

Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom: Selected AA centers offer wheelchair-accessible bathrooms for participants. These bathrooms have enough space for a wheelchair to safely navigate, and can include private stalls with guardrails, reachable toilet paper and seat cover dispensers, a wash basin, and other amenities.

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.