Higher Ground

Meeting Format

• Big Book
• Newcomer
• Discussion
• Birthday
• Open
• Speaker

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.

Discussion

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

Open

Open meetings welcome anyone — family, friends, students, and people who are simply curious — not only those with a drinking or drug problem.

Speaker

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

Notes from the Group

Higher Ground is a Marijuana Anonymous (MA) meeting that meets weekly. We are open to all people regardless of religion, sex, race, ethnicity, background, sexual identity, or experience level in recovery. We provide a safe, supportive, inclusive, and non-judgmental space to share, listen and grow together. First week of the month is a step meeting. Second week we read from Life with Hope's Daily Reflection. Third week is a newcomer priority meeting with a topic. Forth week is a speaker meeting. If there's a fifth week, we spin the wheel for a topic. Open, Thursday, Weekly