Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Florida, Broward, Fort Lauderdale, USA

What is AA?

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a support group dedicated to individuals struggling with alcohol addiction. Established as a free program, AA provides a structured environment with regular group meetings across cities in the United States, including Florida, Broward County, and Fort Lauderdale, as listed on https://www.wfmh.org/aa/florida/broward/fort-lauderdale. These meetings offer fellowship, mutual support, and a proven pathway to recovery focused on shared experiences and the guidance of the 12 Steps program.

In Florida, especially in the Fort Lauderdale area, AA meetings are held in various community centers, churches, and special facilities to accommodate diverse groups of individuals seeking recovery.

Lambda South, 1231 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301

Meeting Times: Various daily meeting times, including early morning and lunchtime sessions.

• Lambda Rising (Sunday, 8:30 AM): An open, in-person meditation meeting welcoming all individuals seeking spiritual growth in recovery. Meeting held in a supportive and respectful atmosphere.
• Let’s Do Lunch Bunch (Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 12:15 PM): Open discussion meetings encourage members to share experiences and support each other, promoting ongoing commitment to sobriety.
• Pozitively Sober (Monday and Online sessions): A hybrid meeting option providing accessibility for both in-person and online participants focused on sharing and fellowship.

Twelve Step House, 205 SW 23rd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Meeting Times: Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM and 4:30 PM–10:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM–9:00 PM

• Daily AA Meetings: Multiple daily sessions including both day and evening meetings, offering newcomer-friendly and step study formats that combine structured guidance with open discussion.
• Special Saturday Meetings: Extended hours on the second Saturday of each month provide additional recovery support and community connection for members.

Equality Park Center, 2040 Dixie Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305

Meeting Times: Weekday meetings at 5:45 PM (Monday through Saturday)

• Pride 545 Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: Open to all, with a special focus on inclusivity for LGBTQ+ members, these meetings emphasize fellowship and mutual support in a welcoming environment.
• Discussion Format: Meetings provide a platform for sharing personal recovery experiences in a confidential and supportive group setting.

The 12 Steps of AA

1. Admitted Powerlessness: We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable. This step involves recognizing the loss of control that alcohol has caused and the need for help.
2. Belief in a Higher Power: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. This step encourages faith in a force beyond personal strength to aid in recovery.
3. Decision to Turn Over Will: Made a decision to turn our will and lives over to the care of God as we understood Him, acknowledging that recovery requires surrender and trust.
4. Self-Inventory: Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Members reflect honestly on their behaviors and patterns contributing to addiction.
5. Admitted Wrongs: Admitted to God, ourselves, and another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. This fosters accountability and openness as a foundation for change.
6. Readiness for Change: Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. This step embodies willingness for transformation.
7. Asking for Removal of Shortcomings: Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings – a step in seeking spiritual help to overcome personal flaws.
8. Making Amends Prepared: Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all, acknowledging the impact of addiction on others.
9. Making Amends: Made direct amends wherever possible, except when doing so would injure them or others, focusing on healing relationships carefully and responsibly.
10. Continuing Personal Inventory: Continued to take personal inventory and admit when we were wrong promptly, maintaining ongoing self-awareness and honesty.
11. Prayer and Meditation: Sought through prayer and meditation to improve conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying for knowledge of His will and the power to carry it out.
12. Spiritual Awakening and Carrying the Message: Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to other alcoholics and practice these principles in all affairs, promoting recovery and service within the community.

Getting Started with AA in Florida, Broward, Fort Lauderdale, USA

Individuals seeking Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Florida, Broward, and Fort Lauderdale should use the official meeting search at wfmh.org. This is the best and recommended resource for locating both in-person and online/virtual AA meetings in their local area. The website offers comprehensive, up-to-date listings and meeting details to facilitate easy access to recovery support.

Attending Your First Local AA Meeting

Local AA meetings in Florida, including Broward and Fort Lauderdale, typically offer two main types of meetings:

When attending your first meeting, it is advisable to arrive early and introduce yourself as a new member. Sharing your personal experiences is encouraged but only if you feel comfortable. Often, newcomers receive welcome keychain tags that symbolically mark important sobriety milestones, fostering motivation and recognition within the group.

• 30 Days: Celebrates the first month of sobriety, reinforcing initial commitment.
• 60 Days: Acknowledges sustained effort and early progress in recovery.
• 90 Days: Marks three months of consecutive sobriety, an important early milestone.
• 6 Months: Reflects a half-year of commitment and growth.
• 9 Months: Recognizes perseverance as challenges continue.
• 1 Year and Beyond: Commends sustained sobriety, representing a deepened dedication to sobriety and lifestyle change.