Aimed squarely at people who are new to Alcoholics Anonymous and at younger members, Colchester Newcomers & Young Persons meets on Thursdays at 8pm at the Quaker Meeting House, 6 Church Road. The meeting lasts one hour and is open, so you can bring a friend or family member with you if walking in alone feels like too much, and professionals are welcome too. A meeting geared towards newcomers tends to keep jargon to a minimum and focus on the questions people actually arrive with. The venue is wheelchair accessible and has support for people with hearing difficulties. There is no cost and no need to book; if Thursday evening is when you finally decide to go, the door will be open.
I have never been to an AA meeting. Is this a good first one?
Yes, this meeting is specifically geared towards newcomers and young people, and because it is open you can bring someone with you for support. No one will make you speak; you can just listen.
Do I need to book or pay anything?
No. The meeting is free and there is no booking or registration. Arrive at the Quaker Meeting House on Church Road just before 8pm on Thursday.
What about accessibility?
The Quaker Meeting House is wheelchair accessible and has provision for people with hearing difficulties. The meeting runs for one hour, from 8pm to 9pm.
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