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Alcoholic Anonymous Meetings in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA

What is AA?

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a global fellowship offering peer support for individuals recovering from alcohol addiction. In Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio, AA provides free, structured meetings where members share experiences and follow the 12-step program to achieve sobriety. For local meeting information, visit https://www.wfmh.org/aa/ohio/trumbull/niles.

Trinity Lutheran Church: Tuesday Night AA Meeting

Address: 56 N Chestnut Ave, Niles, OH 44446
Meeting Time: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

This meeting focuses on group discussions of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Participants read passages and share personal insights to reinforce recovery principles.

Trinity Lutheran Church: Big Book Study

Address: 56 N Chestnut Ave, Niles, OH 44446
Meeting Time: Saturdays at 10:00 AM

A chapter-by-chapter study of the Big Book, emphasizing practical application of AA principles. Members analyze text interpretations and relate them to daily sobriety challenges.

New Hope Methodist Church: AA For Men

Address: 21 Fairview Ave SE, Niles, OH 44446
Meeting Time: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

Closed discussion group specifically for men, addressing gender-specific recovery challenges. Topics include accountability, peer mentorship, and managing triggers in social environments.

The 12 Steps of AA

  1. Honesty: Admitting powerlessness over alcohol and acknowledging life's unmanageability.
  2. Hope: Believing a higher power can restore sanity and provide guidance.
  3. Surrender: Deciding to turn will over to a higher power's care.
  4. Self-Inventory: Conducting a fearless moral inventory of personal flaws.
  5. Confession: Admitting wrongdoings to oneself, a higher power, and another human.
  6. Readiness: Becoming fully prepared to remove character defects with divine help.
  7. Humility: Asking a higher power to eliminate shortcomings.
  8. List of Amends: Making a list of harmed individuals and becoming willing to make amends.
  9. Direct Amends: Apologizing and rectifying harm where possible without causing further damage.
  10. Continued Inventory: Regularly reviewing behavior and promptly admitting mistakes.
  11. Prayer and Meditation: Improving conscious contact with a higher power through spiritual practices.
  12. Service: Carrying AA's message to others and applying principles in all life aspects.

Getting Started with AA in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA

Use WFMH's directory to filter meetings by time, type, and location. Hybrid options include in-person gatherings at churches/community centers and virtual meetings via platforms like Zoom.

Attending Your First Local AA Meeting

Meeting Type Description Eligibility
Open Meetings Welcome non-alcoholics (family, friends, students) to observe Public
Closed Meetings Exclusive to members with alcohol addiction Restricted

First-Time Tips: Arrive 15 minutes early to connect with the chairperson. Use introductory phrases like "I'm new" to signal your status. Participation in sharing is optional but encouraged.

Recovery Milestone Keychain Tags

  • 30 Days: Blue tag symbolizing initial abstinence
  • 60 Days: Red tag recognizing sustained effort
  • 90 Days: Green tag celebrating stabilized recovery
  • 6 Months: Purple tag marking relapse resilience
  • 1 Year: Bronze tag honoring major commitment
  • Multi-Year: Customized tags for ongoing anniversaries

 




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