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A.A. meetings can take place both online and by phone. The Meeting Guide app and the Online Intergroup of A.A. both provide information on phone and online meetings. Local entities like intergroups, central offices, and area and district offices may also provide meeting information.
- What to Expect at an A.A. Meeting | Alcoholics Anonymous
A.A. meetings are held in-person, online, or on the...
- What to Expect at an A.A. Meeting | Alcoholics Anonymous
Use the filter options to find upcoming meetings on specific days or types such as “Tuesday” "Big Book", "Speaker", or "Proof of Attendance". Zoom Meetings can be joined by clicking the meeting's "Zoom" button.
- Convenience: Dorothy* said, “one advantage [of virtual meetings] is that it’s easier to access meetings from anywhere.” Regardless of where you are, as long as you have internet access you can log into an AA meeting.
- Increased meeting availability: No longer bound by the need to physically travel, members started exploring meetings in different towns, states, and countries.
- An influx of newcomers: Gabby commented, “it’s cool how many new women and newcomers we’ve gotten because Zoom meetings are more accessible than going in person for a lot of people” and “we’ve gotten a lot of newcomers because it seems like online there is less pressure.”
- Lack of physical barriers: Angelica noted that some “newcomers” may have transportation difficulties or barriers, such as an unreliable vehicle, insufficient public transportation, an inability to drive due to a DUI, or a lack of gas money.
However, it is important to recognize that online AA meetings should not replace in-person meetings, but rather complement them. If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol addiction, consider attending an online AA meeting.
A.A. meetings take place face-to-face, online and by telephone. Most online meetings use the Zoom app (video and audio) and requires and Meeting ID and passcode. You can dial into any Zoom meeting using your phone (audio only).
Dec 27, 2021 · Online AA requires access to a device with the internet, while in-person AA expects that you can travel to and from your meetings. Each kind of AA has its pros and cons, and weighing them out could help you decide which is right for you.
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A.A. meetings are held in-person, online, or on the telephone. The members of each meeting decide when, where, and how often they will meet. In-person meetings happen in a variety of places where a room can be rented.
