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Types of 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.

Open: In Illinois, open AA meetings are available to anyone who wants to learn more about the organization and its 12 step model of recovery. Attendees can include individuals currently seeking treatment for alcohol use disorder as well as friends, relatives, and loved ones of someone battling this addiction.

Step Meeting: AA programs in Illinois often include step meetings. In these meetings, members converse about their recovery as it relates to a 12 Step program and strategize goals to make their recovery stronger.