Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Michigan (Last Updated On: )What is Alcoholics Anonymous? Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a free support group for those struggling with alcohol addiction. Regular group meetings are available across Michigan to provide a supportive community and tools for achieving and maintaining sobriety. AA Meeting in Detroit 1274 Library St Detroit, MI 48226 Monday – Friday: 12 pm (open discussion) Tuesday, Thursday: 6 pm (closed discussion for alcoholics only) Saturday: 10 am (open discussion), 8 pm (speaker meeting) Sunday: 10 am (closed discussion), 6 pm (open discussion) AA Meeting in Grand Rapids 351 Division Ave S Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Monday: Noon (closed discussion), 8 pm (open discussion) Wednesday: Noon (open discussion), 8 pm (closed discussion) Friday: Noon (speaker meeting), 8 pm (open discussion) Saturday: 10 am (closed discussion), 6 pm (open discussion) Sunday: 10 am (open discussion), 6 pm (closed discussion) AA Meeting in Ann Arbor 516 E William St Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Monday: 6 pm (closed discussion) Tuesday: Noon (open discussion) Wednesday: 6 pm (closed discussion) Thursday: Noon (open discussion) Friday: Noon (speaker meeting) Saturday: 10 am (open discussion) Sunday: 6 pm (closed discussion for alcoholics only) The 12 Steps of AA AA outlines a 12-step program to help members achieve and maintain sobriety: Step 1 — involves admitting powerlessness over alcohol and that life has become unmanageable. Step 2 — calls for members to believe that a Power greater than themselves can restore sanity. Step 3 — involves deciding to turn control over to this higher Power. Step 4 — requires members to make a fearless moral inventory of themselves. Step 5 — asks members to admit the exact nature of their wrongs to the Higher Power, themselves, and another human being. Step 6 — calls on members to become entirely ready to have these defects of character removed. Step 7 — involves humbly asking the Higher Power to remove shortcomings. Step 8 — requires members to make a list of all persons harmed and become willing to make amends. Step 9 — calls for members to make direct amends to such people where possible, except when doing so would injure them or others. Step 10 — asks members to continue their inventory and promptly admit when wrong. Step 11 — involves seeking through prayer and meditation to improve conscious contact with the higher Power. Step 12 — calls on members to carry this message to other alcoholics and practice these principles in all affairs. Getting Started with AA in Michigan Use a meeting search on wfmh.org to find local meetings in your area. Both in-person and online/virtual meetings are available in most places across Michigan. Attending Your First Local AA Meeting There are two main types of AA meetings in Michigan: Meeting Type Description Open Meetings These meetings are open to the public, including non-alcoholics. Anyone interested in learning more about AA or supporting a loved one is welcome to attend. Closed Meetings These meetings are restricted to individuals who have a desire to stop drinking. Attendance is limited to those who identify as alcoholics or are seeking help with their alcohol addiction. Arrive early and introduce yourself to the group as a new local member. Share your experiences and stories if you feel comfortable. At your first meeting, you’ll receive a welcome keychain tag marking your sobriety milestone. Common keychain tags include: 30 days 60 days 90 days 6 months 9 months 1 year 18 months Years (2, 3, 4, etc.) Birthdays (celebrating annual sobriety milestones) Keep attending meetings and collecting tags as you progress in your sobriety with AA.