There are many weekly Decatur area AA meetings for people to attend.
Decatur, IL – AA Meetings
CHOOSE A DAY TO SEE AVAILABLE PATIENT MEETINGS
SUNDAY
Back to Basics
Times: 6:00 pm
Address: Central United Methodist Church 269 W. Eldorado St. Decatur, IL
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MONDAY
Sunlight Group
Times: 7:00 am
Address: 1st Presbyterian Church 204 W. Prairie Ave. Decatur, IL
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Times: 5:30 pm
Address: St. John’s Episcopal Church 130 W. Eldorado St. Decatur, IL
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Times: 7:00 pm
Address: 1st United Methodist church 201 W. North St. Decatur, IL
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TUESDAY
Road to Recovery
Times: 12:00 pm
Address: St. John’s Episcopal Church 130 W. Eldorado St. Decatur, IL
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Times: 8:00 pm
Address: 1st Congregational Church 3465 N. MacArthur Rd. Decatur, IL
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WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Back to Basics
Times: 8:00 am
Address: Central United Methodist Church 269 W. Eldorado St. Decatur, IL
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Times: 6:00 pm
Address: 1st United Methodist church 201 W. North St. Decatur, IL
See MapForum Group
Times: 8:00 pm
Address: 1st Congregational Church 3465 N. MacArthur Rd. Decatur, IL
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SATURDAY
Sunlight Group
Times: 7:00 am
Address: 1st Presbyterian Church 204 W. Prairie Ave. Decatur, IL
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Times: 12:00 pm
Address: St. John’s Episcopal Church 130 W. Eldorado St. Decatur, IL
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Times: 6:00 pm
Address: 1st United Methodist church 201 W. North St. Decatur, IL
See MapCHOOSE A DAY TO SEE AVAILABLE FAMILY MEETINGS
SUNDAY
Sunday Night Steppers AFG
Times: 6:00 pm
Address: Trinity Lutheran Church 1960 E. Johns Ave. Decatur, IL
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MONDAY
Monticello Serenity AFG
Times: 7:00 pm
Address: Open Hearts Four Square Church 762 E. 1700 North Rd. Monticello, IL
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TUESDAY
Tuesday Night Serenity Seekers AFG
Times: 7:00 pm
Address: 1st Congregational Church 3465 N. Macarthur Rd. Decatur, IL
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WEDNESDAY
Happiness is AFG
Times: 12:00 pm
Address: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 815 S. 2nd St. Springfield, IL
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THURSDAY
Beginners AFG
Times: 10:00 am
Address: Central Christian Church 650 W. William St. Decatur, IL
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FRIDAY
TGIF AFG
Times: 8:00 pm
Address: Bondville Methodist Church 100 W. Chestnut St. Bondville, IL
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SATURDAY
Serenity Seekers AFG
Times: 10:00 am
Address: St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 1920 E. Oakland Ave. Bloomington, IL
See MapThe Need for Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Decatur, Illinois
Alcoholics Anonymous has made a huge impact in the lives of people struggling with alcohol addiction. Help is available in Decatur, Illinois for everyone that wants to stop drinking alcohol. A solid support system is a good start for breaking an alcohol addiction.
Alcohol addiction is now called alcohol use disorder by the National Institute on Alcohol abuse and Alcoholism. Their definition of Alcohol use disorder is a medical condition where a person can not stop using alcohol even though it has caused serious problems in someone’s health, social life or work life. A person can have a mild, moderate, or severe case.
Alcohol Use Statistics For Decatur, Illinois
A community health needs assessment put together by Decatur Memorial Hospital shared results of a survey done in July and August 2018. This survey included residents of Decatur and other parts of Macon County. In the survey 47% of the people said alcohol abuse was the top dangerous risky behavior in the community.
The Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System is a by county phone survey of residents. Binge drinking was reported by 15.6% of the people in Macon County. Heavy drinking was reported by 4.8% of the people. Binge drinking is 5+ drinks on one occasion for men, 4+ for women. Heavy drinking is two drinks per day for men, one drink per day for women.
Decatur Police ran a traffic enforcement campaign starting December 17, 2018, to January 1, 2019. During this campaign, many traffic tickets were issued. There were also 25 DUI arrests during this time period.
Alcohol Addiction Rehab Options for Decatur, Illinois
There are many options available to people in Decatur, Illinois who want to change a drinking problem. An outpatient rehab is an excellent option. This allows people to live in a home-based setting while attending therapy. There are many types of therapy, so each person can find what treatment works best for them.
Types of therapy include:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Group counseling
- One on one counseling
- Therapeutic activities
- Exercise and fitness
- Nutritional counseling
Another available opportunity is a sober living home. This is a residential setting with specific rules to help keep a sober lifestyle. People who live there do pay rent and help with household chores. Alcohol and drug use are not allowed. Residents must also go to outpatient therapy.
Traveling to Arizona for Rehab
Traveling to an out-of-state rehab program can be a benefit for many people. Some reasons for going out of town are:
- Distance from places or people that encourage drinking.
- Focusing on recovery without the stress of day-to-day obligations.
- A fresh perspective in a new environment.
- Better therapy options available.
At SpringBoard Recovery, we want to help each person find the best treatment option for them. Contact us today to see how we can help you.
