First Step Focus

Meeting Format

• Discussion
• Open
• Step
• Wheelchair Accessible

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.

Step

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

Wheelchair Accessible

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