Early Bird Group Frederick

Types of AA Meetings

Closed: In Maryland, closed AA meetings are not accessible to the general public. The only people who can attend are current members and individuals who recognize they have a problem with drinking and want to find help. Discussions are informal and participation is encouraged.

Grapevine: Grapevine is a monthly magazine published by AA. Its contents, written by AA members, generally feature the experiences of individuals with alcohol use disorder, and articles are often discussed in AA meetings.

Hybrid: Hybrid AA meetings are discussions that are simultaneously virtual and in-person. One in-person participant is generally responsible for monitoring the virtual platform, including the chat room and hands raised, and making sure that online members have a chance to participate.