All it takes to start a meeting is a time, a place, and a few people willing to commit to the meeting for the first 6 months. The reason for a few people is that healthy service is shared. The best way to start a meeting with a real sense of community is to have a group for group conscience and commitment from the beginning. It is wise to choose a time that is convenient to a large number of people.

Possible meeting places include:

A church, synagogue, temple, etc.
A public library’s room
A city, county or other public service/community room
A beach, park, pavilion, etc.
A hospital, treatment center or mental health facility
A 12-step clubhouse
A school
An office
Any other facility with space and willingness

Get a Meeting Starter Kit – Get it here!
Then register your meeting via the ACA WSO Website. By registering your meeting you ensure you are connected with ACA as a whole. That way you become aware of ACA groups in your vicinity, seminars, workshops, retreats, conferences and conventions . . all of which are opportunities to learn. Your meeting will also be included in the list of meetings available on the national and state website.

(Adapted from SOCAL Intergroup website)