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Types of AA Meetings

Big Book: In Oregon, AA participants use the Big Book as a source of inspiration. They actively discuss the stories of real people in the book who overcame alcohol use disorder.

Closed: Closed AA meetings in Oregon are not open to the public. Community members cannot sit in and observe. Instead, the only attendees are AA members and individuals seeking treatment for alcohol addiction.

Newcomer: AA newcomer meetings in Oregon create a space for people who are new to AA to ask questions and glean insights from more experienced members. These meetings usually include a synopsis of Steps 1 through 3 of the 12 step recovery model.

Open: In Oregon, open AA meetings are available to anyone in the community. They are not restricted to members only, instead allowing all interested parties to attend and learn more about how AA works, what the 12 step model of recovery includes, and how they can support their friends or loved ones battling alcohol addiction.

Step Meeting: AA groups in Oregon use step meetings as progress reports on the 12 Step Program. Groups read from AA texts like Twelve Steps, discuss how their experience matches the texts, and suggest ways on how to improve their recovery in the step and future steps.