Find AA Meetings in Arnhem, Netherlands
This directory lists 6 AA meetings in Arnhem, Netherlands, with times, locations, and directions. Whether you live here or are passing through, the listings are open to anyone looking for help with alcohol.
Across Arnhem, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 1 venue in and around the city.
AA Meetings in Arnhem, Netherlands
Contact: 06 25428698 of 06 17193938
Huiskamergroep voor AA deelnemers om bepaalde ingebrachte thema's te bespreken.
Deze meeting is iedere LAATSTE zaterdag van de maand
BB (Big Book) meeting in English
Telefonisch contact: 06-44035520 of 0621325244
Pierwszy otwarty
Informatie nodig of vragen? Greet: 0610774593
offen jeden 1. Freitag im Quartal, deutsch
About AA Meetings in Arnhem
AA groups have been active in Arnhem, Netherlands for decades. Meetings are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Arnhem follow the same 12-step program used worldwide. Many are conducted in the local language, but some cities also hold English-speaking meetings for international visitors.
Attending Your First Meeting
What to Expect
- • 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.
The only requirement to attend is a desire to stop drinking. Arnhem's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Arnhem, Netherlands Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 6 AA meetings in Arnhem, Netherlands at 1 venue. AA is not treatment and does not provide detox, medical care, or housing. Those are separate services, and knowing which is which matters.
What kinds of alcohol support are there in the Netherlands?
| Option | What it is | Medically supervised | How it is paid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA meetings | Free peer support groups, in person and online | No | Free, self supporting through member contributions |
| Detox | Short term medically supervised detox while alcohol leaves the body | Yes | Health service or paid, depending on the provider |
| Residential treatment | Clinical addiction treatment, living on site for a set period | Yes | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Outpatient treatment | Ambulatory addiction care, structured sessions while living at home | Usually | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Sober living | Sober living and supported housing, shared abstinent housing with house rules | No | Usually rent paid by the resident |
Is it safe to stop drinking without medical help?
Not always. Stopping suddenly after heavy daily drinking can cause withdrawal that is genuinely dangerous, which is why medically supervised detox exists as its own service. If you drink heavily every day, speak to a doctor or a withdrawal service first. This is the published position of Alcoholinfo.nl, not advice from this directory.
What is supported housing and who is it for?
Sober living and supported housing are shared homes where everyone is staying sober, usually with house rules and required meeting attendance. It is housing, not treatment. Residents commonly move in after residential treatment and attend local AA meetings as part of the house agreement.
Where can I get free and confidential help now?
If you would rather speak to somebody today than read further, these are free, confidential, and not run by this site:
- Alcohol Infolijn, 0900-1995. Advice on alcohol use, run by the Trimbos Institute.
- Emergency and crisis contacts if the situation is urgent right now.
Service details verified against Alcoholinfo.nl on . The AA Directory lists meetings. It does not run, recommend, rank, or take payment from any treatment provider, supported housing operator, or detox service, and has no affiliation with the groups it lists.