New Freedom Group

Meeting Format

• 12x12
• ABSI
• Big Book
• Newcomer
• Closed
• Discussion
• Daily Reflections
• Grapevine
• Speaker
• Wheelchair Access
• Young People

12x12

The meeting works through the Twelve Steps, often using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions or a step working guide.

Big Book

The group reads from and discusses the book Alcoholics Anonymous (the "Big Book").

Newcomer

Designed for people in their first days or weeks. The format usually covers the basics of the program and how meetings work.

Closed

Closed meetings are limited to people who have a desire to stop drinking or using. If you are not sure whether you qualify, an open meeting is the usual first stop.

Discussion

A chair introduces a topic and members take turns sharing. This is the most common meeting format.

Daily Reflections

The group reads from approved fellowship literature and discusses it.

Grapevine

Discusses an article from AA's Grapevine magazine.

Speaker

One or more members share their story at length. Speaker meetings are a good fit if you would rather listen than talk.

Wheelchair Access

The venue is reported as wheelchair accessible by the listing group. Call ahead if you need to confirm details like ramps or restrooms.

Young People

Young people's meetings are aimed at members in their teens, twenties, and thirties, though anyone may attend.