Whitmore Sobriety

Types of AA Meetings

12 Steps & 12 Traditions: Hawaii's AA 12 Steps and Traditions programs offer guidance through mentor and peer-led meetings. These meetings allow members to build a foundation for lasting sobriety. Open meetings welcome individuals at any stage of recovery, fostering a supportive network for healing.

Big Book: In Hawaii, the Big Book is often used to inspire clients in discussions. The Big Book is a collection of stories from women and men who overcame alcohol use disorder.

Child-Friendly: Child-friendly AA meetings allow each member to bring up to one child to the meeting, with the expectation that the discussion will not feature experiences or language that are inappropriate for the child. Formal childcare may not be available, but the member can watch over her child while participating in the discussion.

Discussion: In Hawaii, AA discussion meetings allow members to share their opinions and reflections on a particular topic related to alcohol addiction recovery. The leader will typically open the meeting by referencing a relevant AA text, such as the Big Book or Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. Then, they will invite others to reflect on the topic in a group discussion.

Outdoor Meeting: Select AA chapters may choose to hold meetings outside. These outdoor meetings are usually held in shared community spaces, such as beaches and parks, and can include outdoor activities.

Speaker: AA clients in Hawaii frequently attend motivational speakers’ sessions. These messages frequently reinforce clients’ commitment against alcohol by using humor, faith, charm, and raw emotions.

Wheelchair Access: AA meetings in Hawaii may have wheelchair access, including ramps and designated parking. Clients will be able to safely navigate in the facility’s meeting halls, restrooms, and amenities.

Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom: Selected AA centers offer wheelchair-accessible bathrooms for participants. These bathrooms have enough space for a wheelchair to safely navigate, and can include private stalls with guardrails, reachable toilet paper and seat cover dispensers, a wash basin, and other amenities.