Matlock Open does what its name says: it is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, welcoming anyone with an interest, from people who want to stop drinking to their families, friends and professionals. It takes place every Wednesday at 7.30pm at St Joseph's Community Hall on Bank Road in Matlock, next to the Roman Catholic church, and lasts an hour and a half. The hall is wheelchair accessible. Nothing is charged and no booking is required, so the simplest approach is to arrive shortly before the start time and take a seat. If it is your first meeting, it is perfectly normal to just listen; nobody is ever made to speak.
Who can come to Matlock Open?
Anyone. As an open AA meeting it welcomes people with a desire to stop drinking as well as family members, friends and professionals who want to see how Alcoholics Anonymous works.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. All AA meetings are free, and there is no booking or referral. Just arrive at St Joseph's Community Hall on Bank Road shortly before 7.30pm on a Wednesday.
Where exactly is the hall, and is it accessible?
St Joseph's Community Hall is on Bank Road in Matlock, next to the Roman Catholic church, and it is wheelchair accessible.
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