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Find AA Meetings in East Lyme, Connecticut

Find local AA support groups in East Lyme, CT

15 meetings
7 days per week
7 locations
AA Meetings in East Lyme, CT
Meeting NameDay & TimeLocationAddressTypesActions
Wake Up Group
WU
Tuesday at
7:30AM
St Ann Melkite Catholic Church
41 Cross Road, Waterford, Connecticut
Discussion
Open
English
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Wake Up Group
WU
Friday at
7:30AM
St Ann Melkite Catholic Church
41 Cross Road, Waterford, Connecticut
Discussion
Open
English
View Details
Design For Living Group
704878
Saturday at
10:00AM
Niantic Community Church
170 Pennsylvania Avenue, East Lyme, Connecticut
Big Book
Open
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
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Beginner's Step Group
666123
Wednesday at
12:00PM
Flanders Baptist Church
162 Boston Post Road, East Lyme, Connecticut
Discussion
Newcomer
Open
+4 more
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Big Book Study
Thursday at
4:00PM
St Ann Melkite Catholic Church
41 Cross Road, Waterford, Connecticut
Big Book
Open
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
View Details
Big Book Study
Thursday at
4:00PM
St Ann Melkite Catholic Church
41 Cross Road, Waterford, Connecticut
Open
English
View Details
Sober and Strong Women's Meeting
Sober and strong women's meeting
Sunday at
4:30PM
St. John's Episcopal Church
400 Main Street, East Lyme, Connecticut
Discussion
Open
Wheelchair Access
+2 more
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11th Step Prayer and Meditation Meeting
11th step prayer and meditation
Thursday at
6:00PM
Niantic Community Church
170 Pennsylvania Avenue, East Lyme, Connecticut
Meditation
English
View Details
Saturday Night Daily Reflections
724900
Saturday at
6:00PM
St. John's Episcopal Church
400 Main Street, East Lyme, Connecticut
Discussion
Open
English
View Details
12 Steps to Recovery Group
177827
Sunday at
7:00PM
Flanders Baptist and Community Church
9 Church Lane, East Lyme, Connecticut
Closed
Discussion
Step Meeting
+1 more
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Niantic Downstairs Group
122320
Monday at
7:00PM
Niantic Baptist Church
443 Main Street, East Lyme, Connecticut
Discussion
Open
Speaker
+2 more
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Common Solution Group
695595
Monday at
7:00PM
Christ Lutheran Church
24 Society Road, East Lyme, Connecticut
Closed
Discussion
English
View Details
Beginners Design for Living Group
122327
Tuesday at
7:00PM
Flanders Baptist and Community Church
9 Church Lane, East Lyme, Connecticut
Big Book
Discussion
Open
+2 more
View Details
Niantic-Waterford Group
102937
Tuesday at
7:00PM
St. John's Episcopal Church
400 Main Street, East Lyme, Connecticut
Discussion
Open
Speaker
+3 more
View Details
As Bill Sees It Group
604007
Wednesday at
7:00PM
Flanders Baptist and Community Church
9 Church Lane, East Lyme, Connecticut
As Bill Sees It
Discussion
Open
+1 more
View Details
Design for Living Group
Design for living
Wednesday at
7:00PM
St. Matthias Parish Center
317 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme, Connecticut
Open
Step Meeting
Tradition Study
+2 more
View Details
Keen Alcoholic Mind Group
653088
Friday at
7:00PM
Niantic Baptist Church
443 Main Street, East Lyme, Connecticut
Big Book
Open
Wheelchair Access
+2 more
View Details
Common Solution Group
695595
Friday at
7:00PM
Christ Lutheran Church
24 Society Road, East Lyme, Connecticut
Big Book
Closed
English
View Details
As Bill Sees It Group
130363
Monday at
7:00PM
Crossroads Presbyterian Church
70 Cross Road, Waterford, Connecticut
As Bill Sees It
Discussion
Open
+1 more
View Details
Listening Heart Group
102670
Thursday at
7:30PM
Niantic Community Church
170 Pennsylvania Avenue, East Lyme, Connecticut
Discussion
Open
Speaker
+3 more
View Details

AA Meetings in East Lyme, CT

Wake Up Group

WU

Tuesdays7:30AM
St Ann Melkite Catholic Church
41 Cross Road, Waterford, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Wake Up Group

WU

Fridays7:30AM
St Ann Melkite Catholic Church
41 Cross Road, Waterford, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Design For Living Group

704878

Saturdays10:00AM
Niantic Community Church
170 Pennsylvania Avenue, East Lyme, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

Big BookOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Beginner's Step Group

666123

Wednesdays12:00PM
Flanders Baptist Church
162 Boston Post Road, East Lyme, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionNewcomerOpenStep MeetingWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Big Book Study

Thursdays4:00PM
St Ann Melkite Catholic Church
41 Cross Road, Waterford, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

Big BookOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Big Book Study

Thursdays4:00PM
St Ann Melkite Catholic Church
41 Cross Road, Waterford, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Sober and Strong Women's Meeting

Sober and strong women's meeting

Sundays4:30PM
St. John's Episcopal Church
400 Main Street, East Lyme, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessWomenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

11th Step Prayer and Meditation Meeting

11th step prayer and meditation

Thursdays6:00PM
Niantic Community Church
170 Pennsylvania Avenue, East Lyme, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

MeditationEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Saturday Night Daily Reflections

724900

Saturdays6:00PM
St. John's Episcopal Church
400 Main Street, East Lyme, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

12 Steps to Recovery Group

177827

Sundays7:00PM
Flanders Baptist and Community Church
9 Church Lane, East Lyme, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedDiscussionStep MeetingEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Niantic Downstairs Group

122320

Mondays7:00PM
Niantic Baptist Church
443 Main Street, East Lyme, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Common Solution Group

695595

Mondays7:00PM
Christ Lutheran Church
24 Society Road, East Lyme, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedDiscussionEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Beginners Design for Living Group

122327

Tuesdays7:00PM
Flanders Baptist and Community Church
9 Church Lane, East Lyme, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

Big BookDiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Niantic-Waterford Group

102937

Tuesdays7:00PM
St. John's Episcopal Church
400 Main Street, East Lyme, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
View Meeting Details →

As Bill Sees It Group

604007

Wednesdays7:00PM
Flanders Baptist and Community Church
9 Church Lane, East Lyme, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

As Bill Sees ItDiscussionOpenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Design for Living Group

Design for living

Wednesdays7:00PM
St. Matthias Parish Center
317 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenStep MeetingTradition StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Keen Alcoholic Mind Group

653088

Fridays7:00PM
Niantic Baptist Church
443 Main Street, East Lyme, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

Big BookOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Common Solution Group

695595

Fridays7:00PM
Christ Lutheran Church
24 Society Road, East Lyme, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

Big BookClosedEnglish
View Meeting Details →

As Bill Sees It Group

130363

Mondays7:00PM
Crossroads Presbyterian Church
70 Cross Road, Waterford, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

As Bill Sees ItDiscussionOpenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Listening Heart Group

102670

Thursdays7:30PM
Niantic Community Church
170 Pennsylvania Avenue, East Lyme, Connecticut

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
View Meeting Details →

AA Meetings in East Lyme: Your Path to Recovery

Finding the right Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in East Lyme, Connecticut is an important first step on your journey to recovery. This directory lists 15 local AA meetings across 7 different locations, providing diverse support options to match your schedule, preferences, and recovery needs.

Whether you're seeking your first AA meeting or looking for additional support in your ongoing recovery, East Lyme's AA community welcomes newcomers and experienced members alike.

What to Expect at Your First AA Meeting in East Lyme

Attending your first AA meeting can feel intimidating, but AA groups in East Lyme typically create a welcoming, judgment-free environment for everyone seeking help with alcohol addiction.

Your First Meeting

  • • Arrive a few minutes early to introduce yourself
  • • No obligation to speak - listening is perfectly acceptable
  • • Share only your first name to maintain anonymity
  • • Meetings typically last 60-90 minutes

Complete Confidentiality

Everything shared in AA meetings stays confidential. "Who you see here, what you hear here, when you leave here, let it stay here" is a fundamental principle that protects everyone's privacy and creates a safe space for honest sharing.

Types of AA Meetings Available in East Lyme

AA meetings in East Lyme include various formats to support different stages of recovery and personal preferences:

Open Meetings

Open to anyone interested in learning about AA, including family members, friends, students, and professionals. These meetings help educate the community and reduce stigma around addiction recovery. Learn more →

Closed Meetings

Exclusively for individuals who identify as alcoholics or have a desire to stop drinking. Closed meetings provide a safe, intimate environment for sharing personal recovery challenges. Learn more →

Speaker Meetings

Feature one or more members sharing their complete story of alcoholism and recovery. Speaker meetings inspire hope and demonstrate that long-term sobriety is achievable. Learn more →

Discussion Meetings & Step Study

Interactive meetings focused on specific topics, the 12 Steps, or AA literature. These meetings provide deeper understanding of recovery principles and practical application.

Building Your Recovery Foundation in East Lyme

Regular attendance at AA meetings in East Lyme provides structure, accountability, and community support essential for maintaining sobriety. Many members find success by:

  • →Attending 90 meetings in 90 days - A common recommendation for newcomers to build a strong foundation
  • →Finding a home group - Regular attendance at one specific meeting creates deeper connections
  • →Getting a sponsor - One-on-one mentorship from someone with sustained sobriety
  • →Working the 12 Steps - Following AA's proven program of recovery
  • →Service work - Helping set up meetings, making coffee, or greeting newcomers strengthens recovery

AA Meeting Options in East Lyme

Local AA groups in East Lyme provide support for the unique challenges of maintaining sobriety in the area. Members often share experience with finding sober activities, navigating social situations, and building a recovery network in Connecticut.

15
Weekly Meetings
7
Meeting Locations
7
Days Per Week

With meetings throughout the week at various times and locations, you can find a meeting that fits your schedule whether you work traditional hours, night shifts, or have other commitments.

Start Your Recovery Journey Today

You don't have to face alcohol addiction alone. AA groups in East Lyme provide proven support, practical tools, and genuine fellowship from people who understand exactly what you're going through because they've been there themselves.

Recovery is possible, and it starts with a single meeting. Browse the complete list of East Lyme AA meetings above to find a group that meets your needs. Most AA meetings welcome walk-ins, and you typically don't need to call ahead or register.

The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Additional Recovery Resources

While AA provides crucial peer support, comprehensive recovery may include:

  • • Professional addiction counseling and therapy
  • • Medical support for alcohol withdrawal (consult healthcare providers)
  • • Al-Anon meetings for family members affected by someone's drinking
  • • Additional recovery programs that complement AA's spiritual approach
  • • Sober living communities in the East Lyme area

Note: The AA Directory is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. For official AA information, visit aa.org.

AA Meetings in Nearby Cities around East Lyme, Connecticut

Explore additional AA meetings throughout Connecticut and New York with diverse schedules, meeting types, and formats to support your recovery journey.

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