Women’s New Life Group

Types of AA Meetings

Closed: Closed AA meetings in Vermont are only available for members of AA and individuals with alcoholism who are ready to find help. Leaders facilitate the discussions, which incorporate themes related to addiction, recovery, and hope for the future.

Discussion: In Vermont, AA discussion meetings give all members the opportunity to share their thoughts on a specific, addiction-related topic. Leaders will organize and guide the meetings, often referring back to AA texts such as the Big Book or Daily Reflections.

Speaker: AA members in Vermont often hear motivational speakers to strengthen their resilience against alcoholism. These Speakers are usually AA alumni and use a mixture of reason, faith, humor, emotional appeal, and personal charm to connect with audiences.

Wheelchair Access: In Vermont, non-ambulatory clients may attend their AA meetings. Centers provide wheelchair access with exterior ramps, designated parking, and open floor plans for safe navigation in meeting halls, restrooms, and amenities.

Women: Vermont AA meetings for women are women-only support group meetings for community members who are impacted by alcohol addiction - women who are suffering from alcohol addiction as well as those who have loved ones with alcoholism. Open for women of all ages to attend at no cost, these meetings offer peer support and are guided by a 12-step recovery program.