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Apr 9, 2022 · Open meetings are open to the public, while closed meetings are for members only—however, each program's guidelines define who counts as a member. This article discusses the differences between an open AA meeting and a closed AA meeting (and similar 12-step groups).
Take a look at a current meeting directory. You'll see the days, times and places AA meetings are held. Meetings marked with (O) are Open Meetings - anyone can attend, while those marked with a (C) are Closed Meetings - for people who have a desire to stop drinking. AA is not affiliated with the courts, treatment centers or any medical institution.
To find your closest local entity, please search via A.A. Near You. If you can’t find the meeting information you are seeking online, we encourage you to call the nearest resource, as they should be able to provide you with meeting information. Meeting Guide is a free-of-charge meeting finder app.
Meetings are typically listed as "open" or "closed" meetings. Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’s program of recovery from alcoholism. Nonalcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.
Closed meetings are for A.A. members only, or for those who have a drinking problem and “have a desire to stop drinking.” Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Nonalcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.
An open meeting of A.A. is a group meeting that any member of the community, alcoholic or nonalcoholic, may attend. Nonalcoholics may attend opens meetings as observers. The only obligation is that attendees not disclose the names of A.A. members outside the meeting.
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What are closed or open meetings? Most AA meetings are “open”. That is, anyone can attend. “Closed” meetings are for AA members or people who are new to AA who want to stop drinking.
