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About this meeting
Hartlepool Hope meets at midday on Wednesdays in The Chapel at University Hospital Hartlepool on Holdforth Road, running for an hour. The hospital setting makes the venue straightforward to find, and it is wheelchair accessible, while a lunchtime slot works well for people balancing work or caring responsibilities. This is a closed AA meeting, reserved for people who have, or believe they may have, a desire to stop drinking; that includes complete newcomers, who are welcome to arrive unannounced and simply listen. Being closed does not mean private or unfriendly, only that it is not aimed at family members or professionals, who would be better served by an open meeting elsewhere in town. It is free, with no booking needed.
Common questions
Who can come to Hartlepool Hope?
It is a closed AA meeting, so it is for anyone who has, or thinks they may have, a desire to stop drinking, including first-timers. Supporters and professionals should choose an open meeting instead.
Where exactly is the meeting held?
In The Chapel at University Hospital Hartlepool, Holdforth Road, TS24 9AH. It starts at midday on Wednesdays and lasts an hour.
Is there a charge, and is the venue accessible?
There is no charge and no booking, and the venue is listed as wheelchair accessible.
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