50 in 50

Types of AA Meetings

Discussion: In South Carolina, AA discussion meetings provide the opportunity for members to share their personal reflections on a specific topic related to alcoholism and recovery. This topic usually ties back to an AA text, such as AA Grapevine or the Big Book. Leaders will open with their own insights and then encourage others to speak.

Newcomer: AA newcomer meetings in South Carolina are open to individuals who are just starting in the program and want to understand more about it. These discussions usually include a general overview of the first three steps in the 12 step recovery model.

Open: Open AA meetings in South Carolina are available to anyone in the community. They are not limited to members only, which gives the public the opportunity to learn more about the organization and its unique 12 step recovery program. Members can share their stories and experiences while non-members can listen and observe.

Step Meeting: In South Carolina, AA centers feature step meetings as part of the 12 Step Program. Participants use AA literature as a basis for recovery, compare their experience to the texts, and converse about ways to improve themselves for future steps.