Local Meetings in the Upstate Greenville SC Area
“Meetings are the heart of the SAA fellowship.” (Sex Addicts Anonymous®, p. 10) They are places where we can hear the message of recovery and share about our own struggles with people who are like us and who understand us.
The primary purpose of meetings is to carry our message of recovery to the addict who still suffers. Meetings explain the program, help keep us sober, and provide healthy opportunities for fellowship with other recovering addicts.
In meetings we learn how to live in the solution. Meetings keep our focus on recovery and on the importance of maintaining abstinence from our compulsive or acting out behaviors. Especially early in recovery, meetings give us a sober place to go rather than engage in addictive behavior. All meetings start and end on time and are 1 hour in length.
We suggest attending at least six meetings before deciding whether SAA is for you. Attending several different meetings may be helpful, as each has its own format and atmosphere.
The primary purpose of meetings is to carry our message of recovery to the addict who still suffers. Meetings explain the program, help keep us sober, and provide healthy opportunities for fellowship with other recovering addicts.
In meetings we learn how to live in the solution. Meetings keep our focus on recovery and on the importance of maintaining abstinence from our compulsive or acting out behaviors. Especially early in recovery, meetings give us a sober place to go rather than engage in addictive behavior. All meetings start and end on time and are 1 hour in length.
We suggest attending at least six meetings before deciding whether SAA is for you. Attending several different meetings may be helpful, as each has its own format and atmosphere.
First Meeting?
You’re looking for help, but you’re afraid there isn’t anyone out there who could possibly do what you’ve done, much less understand and accept you for who you are. Take a breath, and know that your first SAA meeting will be an experience of acceptance and understanding.
As you work through the nerves of attending your first meeting , you’ll quickly see people who share your troubles: they’ve all been there too. You are in a safe place!
You will probably be asked by at least one person if this is your first meeting, and asked to introduce yourself to the group with just your first name. The leader of the meeting may then explain to you how that meeting will introduce you to the SAA 12 step program. Your first meeting will likely be an opportunity for you to listen to others’ stories, learn how the program works for them, and ask questions, or share as much or as little as you’re comfortable doing.
You WON’T be required to do anything — you never will be. SAA, as with most 12 step programs, participation is voluntary. Your recovery is your own, we’re here to help you.
Every one hour meeting is slightly different. We recommend that you come to at least six meetings before you decide whether SAA has anything to offer you. Some meetings regularly draw a big crowd, and some are sparsely attended. If one meeting doesn't work for you, try another.
If your would prefer to speak with someone over the phone before deciding to attend a meeting please call our phone line 864-400-2784 any day, any time. If we are unable to answer simply leave a voicemail with your first name and a phone number where we can reach you later.
As you work through the nerves of attending your first meeting , you’ll quickly see people who share your troubles: they’ve all been there too. You are in a safe place!
You will probably be asked by at least one person if this is your first meeting, and asked to introduce yourself to the group with just your first name. The leader of the meeting may then explain to you how that meeting will introduce you to the SAA 12 step program. Your first meeting will likely be an opportunity for you to listen to others’ stories, learn how the program works for them, and ask questions, or share as much or as little as you’re comfortable doing.
You WON’T be required to do anything — you never will be. SAA, as with most 12 step programs, participation is voluntary. Your recovery is your own, we’re here to help you.
Every one hour meeting is slightly different. We recommend that you come to at least six meetings before you decide whether SAA has anything to offer you. Some meetings regularly draw a big crowd, and some are sparsely attended. If one meeting doesn't work for you, try another.
If your would prefer to speak with someone over the phone before deciding to attend a meeting please call our phone line 864-400-2784 any day, any time. If we are unable to answer simply leave a voicemail with your first name and a phone number where we can reach you later.
Areas We Serve
Greenville, Fountain Inn, Simpsonville, Mauldin, Anderson, Greer, TaylorsWoodruffLaurensPiedmontPowdersvilleEasleyDuncanTravelers RestInmanLymanBeltonFive ForksLibertyClemson