Fryeburg Step Sisters

Types of AA Meetings

Closed: Closed AA meetings in Maine are not open to the general public. Only AA members and individuals who want to stop drinking are allowed to attend. Discussions center around alcohol addiction and recovery and anyone is welcome to share and contribute.

Step Meeting: Maine AA programs can include step meetings. In these meetings, participants compare their recovery experiences with each other and the corresponding stage in the 12 Step Program. Members then suggest ways to improve their progress for the next step.

Tradition Study: Tradition Study sessions are AA reflections about the organization. Members discuss how AA chapters can be more successful in their purpose through greater unity and its outreach programs.

Women: Women’s AA meetings in Maine are peer support meetings for women who are affected by alcohol addiction, including women with alcohol addiction and those who have loved ones who are addicted to alcohol. Held at various locations within the community, these meetings use a 12-step addiction recovery curriculum and are open to all women at no charge.