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Types of AA Meetings

Discussion: AA discussion meetings in Washington, D.C. are based on a key topic determined beforehand by the group leader. This topic will relate to alcoholism and recovery and may tie back to an AA text, such as Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. The leader will share to open the discussion, and then all members are welcome to participate.

LGBTQ: Selected AA chapters focus on providing a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community, and generally welcome LGBTQ+ allies. These groups prioritize members’ recovery and sobriety within a non-heteronormative context.

Literature: AA literature meetings in Washington DC are support group meetings for people in the community who are affected by alcohol addiction. These meetings are free to attend and offer a study of the Big Book of AA and other recovery writings by AA founders and leaders as part of a 12-step addiction recovery program.

Open: Open AA meetings in Washington, D.C. are accessible to anyone in the community. Attendees do not have to be members of AA to attend. These meetings are educational and informative, allowing current members to share their personal stories and experiences. Individuals looking for help with alcohol addiction can attend, along with anyone who wants to understand more about AA.

Speaker: AA members in Washington D.C. often listen to motivational speakers to reinforce their resolve against drinking. In the AA center, speakers deliver their points by using emotional appeal, reason, humor, and faith.

Transgender: Transgender AA meetings provide safe spaces for transgender individuals and their allies to meet. These groups may discuss issues and challenges related to alcohol use disorder that transgender individuals face.