Steps to Freedom meets every Thursday at 7pm at St Werburghs Community Centre on Horley Road, a well-used neighbourhood venue tucked between St Pauls and Montpelier. The meeting focuses on the Twelve Steps, the practical heart of the Alcoholics Anonymous programme, and runs for an hour. It is an open meeting, so anyone is welcome to attend, including family members, friends and professionals as well as anyone with a desire to stop drinking. The community centre is wheelchair accessible. St Werburghs is a short hop from the city centre and Gloucester Road, and the centre itself is a familiar landmark locally, which takes some of the awkwardness out of finding a first meeting.
Can I attend to support my partner?
Yes. Steps to Freedom is an open meeting, so partners, family, friends and professionals are welcome alongside people who want to stop drinking.
What is a Steps meeting like?
The sharing centres on AA's Twelve Steps, usually taking one as the theme. Newcomers can simply listen; there is never any pressure to speak.
Is the venue accessible and is it free?
St Werburghs Community Centre is wheelchair accessible, and the meeting is free with no booking required.
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