Groups are not required to sign court slips but most do, in cooperation with your needs. Court slips may be signed at closed or open meetings depending upon the group's decision about signing slips. Those who do not have a desire to stop drinking should attend an open meeting of AA. Q: I am not an alcoholic but have been sentenced by the Courts to attend AA meetings. What meetings should I attend?Ī: If you have a desire not to drink, you may attend any closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Click here for a full listing of types of meetings in the Lansing area. There are many different types of AA meetings - the above list highlights only a few examples. (OS) Open Speaker - A meeting in which an AA member shares his/her experience with alcoholism and recovery through the AA program. (O) Open Meeting - Open meetings are available to anyone with an interest in AA including students, professionals, friends and family. (C) Closed - A closed meeting is for AA members and those persons that have a desire not to drink. (B) Beginners Meetings - Topics of discussion are suited to new arrivals in AA and typically address the basics of the AA program. Here is listing of a few different types of meetings that are found in the Lansing area:
Q: Are there different types of meetings?Ī: Yes. The Lansing Central Office also publishes a printed meeting directory for the Lansing/tri-county area that can be purchased for $1. If you have any problems, please call the Lansing Central Office at 51 for help. An online meeting search can be found here. When attending an AA meeting, sober alcoholics practice the saying - "whoever you see here, whatever you say here, let it stay here". Outside of meetings we don't speak about who we saw or what we heard. We are not anonymous to each other, but it is important to respect every alcoholic's right to remain anonymous.Ī: There are over 400 meetings a week in the Lansing area (Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties). Q: What if I see someone I know at an AA meeting?Ī: Personal anonymity is a founding principle of our program. An average contribution ranges between 1 and 5 dollars.
Q: Are there any fees for attending AA meetings?Ī: There are no dues or fees for attending an AA meeting but AA does support itself solely on the contributions of its members. During the meeting, a basket is passed and you will have the opportunity to contribute if you wish. This is a personal decision for you to make if and when it feels applicable. Q: Do I need to identify myself as an alcoholic to be welcomed in an AA meeting?Ī: You will never be forced to identify yourself as an alcoholic at an AA meeting. Other meeting are created for specified segments of the recovery community: young people in AA, men's meetings, women's meetings, and gay and lesbian meetings are a few examples. There are also speaker meetings where a sober member of AA recounts his or her personal experience: what it was like, what happened, and where they are at now.
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Some have a specific focus - like reading Alcoholics Anonymous (also referred to as the "Big Book") - our basic textbook on how to recover. Some meetings discuss one of the twelve steps and/or traditions. Many people attending their first AA meeting give their first name and if they desire not to speak, say "pass".Ī: There are many different types of meetings. Sharing helps you and allows others to get to know a bit about you - but it is not required. Q: If I attend a meeting am I required to speak?Ī: No. You do NOT need to be a member of a church or religion to participate and be welcomed by the AA community. Meetings occur in many different places: churches, community centers, Alano Clubs, and hospitals to name a few. The church is not associated with AA (or AA with the church) - the AA group pays rent to use the space. Meetings are held in churches but the church serves only as a location. Do I need to belong to that church or believe in God to attend an AA meeting?Ī: AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. Q: I noticed that many meetings are in churches.
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