How It Works- South-Central Iowa is listed as a Big Book, Open meeting every Friday at 7:00 PM in the Chariton area of Iowa, IA. Use this page to check the schedule, format tags, address, and practical visit details before you go.
This directory currently lists 3 AA meetings around Chariton, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Iowa, there are 179 listed Friday meetings in this directory.
The listed address is 205 S Grand St, Chariton, IA 50049, USA. Use the directions button before leaving, and allow a little extra time for parking, building entrances, elevators, gates, or room changes. Location note from the listing: Stairs to Basement: Enter the stairwell through the side door located on the same side as the church’s main parking lot entrance. The Clubroom is immediately to the right at the bottom of the stairwell landing. Signs are visible for added guidance.
Based on the format tags for this listing, it is open to observers, family, friends, and anyone interested in learning about AA; Big Book reading or discussion may be part of the meeting. Group note from the listing: How It Works South-Central Iowa (HIWSCI) is dedicated to addressing the root cause of alcoholism and addiction — the mind. Simply putting down the substance or stopping the behavior is only the beginning. True, lasting recovery requires us to confront and change the underlying thoughts, beliefs, and patterns that fuel our addictions. At HIWSCI, we use a uni.
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This is an open meeting — anyone may attend, including family members, friends, students and anyone curious about AA. You won't be asked to speak or identify as an alcoholic.
This group studies the Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous). Bring a copy if you have one — most groups have loaners.