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Before you go
Meeting held upstairs on the 1st Floor of Dorset Gardens Methodist Church.
About this meeting
There's Hope Here meets on Thursday evenings at 8pm at Dorset Gardens Methodist Church in Kemptown, Brighton, with the meeting held upstairs on the first floor, which is worth knowing before you arrive. The venue itself is listed as wheelchair accessible, but given the first-floor room it would be sensible to check the arrangements locally if stairs are a barrier. The meeting lasts an hour and is closed, kept for people who have a desire to stop drinking; that includes newcomers, who need no invitation or referral. Family or friends wanting to accompany someone are better suited to an open meeting. There is nothing to pay and no booking; arrive shortly before 8pm and head up to the first-floor room.
Common questions
Where in the building is the meeting?
Upstairs on the first floor of Dorset Gardens Methodist Church. The venue is listed as wheelchair accessible, but with the room being on the first floor it is worth confirming access arrangements if stairs are difficult for you.
Who can attend?
It is a closed AA meeting, for anyone who has a desire to stop drinking, including complete newcomers. Supporters and professionals are better suited to open meetings.
Is it free?
Yes. Like all AA meetings there is no charge and no booking. The meeting runs for one hour from 8pm on Thursdays.
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