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Types of AA Meetings

12 Steps & 12 Traditions: Kentucky's AA programs embrace the 12 Steps and Traditions, a recovery philosophy that is structured, supportive, and rooted in behavioral sciences. AA programs provide a welcoming environment where essential skills for continued sobriety are preached, practiced, and embraced.

Big Book: The Big Book is a collection of stories about men and women who overcame alcoholism. AA centers in Kentucky use the Big Book to inspire clients during group discussions.

Closed: Closed AA meetings in Kentucky are limited to members of AA and anyone looking for support in their sobriety journey. Outside observers cannot attend. Group discussions are informal and everyone is encouraged to participate.

Discussion: AA discussion meetings in Kentucky give all members the chance to reflect on their alcohol addiction recovery journeys and share their hopes for the future. Leaders will normally open the meetings by reading from an AA text, such as the Big Book. Once they share their input on the topic, they’ll allow others to join the discussion.

Speaker: Kentucky AA centers often include speakers in their programs. Through a blend of humor, charm, faith, and raw emotions, speakers can motivate listeners to strengthen their sobriety.