There are several AA meetings that take place in Tempe each week.
Tempe, Arizona – Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
CHOOSE A DAY TO SEE AVAILABLE PATIENT MEETINGS
SUNDAY
TEMPE SUNRISERS
Times: 6:45 am
Address: Pigeon Coop 4415 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ
See Map , Online , FacebookRISING SPIRIT GROUP
Times: 6:45 am
Address: King of Glory Church 2085 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ
See Map , Online , FacebookSUNDAY AFTERNOON STEP STUDY
Times: 4:00 pm
Address: Dayspring United Methodist Church 1365 E. Elliot Rd. Tempe, AZ
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MONDAY
TEMPE SUNRISERS
Times: 6:45 am
Address: Pigeon Coop 4415 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ
See Map , Online , FacebookRISING SPIRIT GROUP
Times: 6:45 am
Address: King of Glory Church 2085 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ
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TUESDAY
TEMPE SUNRISERS
Times: 6:45 am
Address: Pigeon Coop 4415 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ
See Map , Online , FacebookRISING SPIRIT GROUP
Times: 6:45 am
Address: King of Glory Church 2085 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ
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WEDNESDAY
TEMPE SUNRISERS
Times: 6:45 am
Address: Pigeon Coop 4415 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ
See Map , Online , FacebookRISING SPIRIT GROUP
Times: 6:45 am
Address: King of Glory Church 2085 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ
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THURSDAY
TEMPE SUNRISERS
Times: 6:45 am
Address: Pigeon Coop 4415 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ
See Map , Online , FacebookRISING SPIRIT GROUP
Times: 6:45 am
Address: King of Glory Church 2085 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ
See Map , Online , FacebookGRATEFUL DAMES
Times: 7:00 pm
Address: First United Church 215 E. University Dr. Tempe, AZ
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FRIDAY
TEMPE SUNRISERS
Times: 6:45 am
Address: Pigeon Coop 4415 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ
See Map , Online , FacebookRISING SPIRIT GROUP
Times: 6:45 am
Address: King of Glory Church 2085 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ
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Times: 5:30 pm
Address: AZ Community Church 9325 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ
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SATURDAY
TEMPE SUNRISERS
Times: 6:45 am
Address: Pigeon Coop 4415 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ
See Map , Online , FacebookRISING SPIRIT GROUP
Times: 6:45 am
Address: King of Glory Church 2085 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ
See Map , Online , FacebookNEW SPIRIT GROUP
Times: 7:00 am
Address: Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1800 E. Libra Dr. Tempe, AZ
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SUNDAY
MONDAY
MONDAY MORNING STEP AFG
Times: 10:15 am
Address: Valley Alano Club 2310 N. 56th St. Phoenix, AZ
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
JUST FOR TODAY AFG
Times: 7:15 pm
Address: First Baptist Church 4525 S. McClintock Dr. Tempe, AZ
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
FRIDAY NIGHT BEGINNER’S AFG
Times: 7:00 pm
Address: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 2121 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ
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SATURDAY
EARLY SATURDAY MORNING AFG
Times: 8:45 am
Address: Valley Alano Club 2310 N. 56th St. Phoenix, AZ
See MapThe Need for Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Tempe, Arizona
Alcohol addiction is still an issue across the country. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are available in many places, including Tempe, Arizona. Alcoholics Anonymous started helping people before professional therapy treatment centers were available.
Drinking alcohol is a big part of American culture in many settings. People may drink to unwind at the end of the day. Celebrations often involve alcohol. Even attending sporting events can involve drinking.
Drinking alcohol can lead to short term and long term health risks. The CDC recommends that men have no more than 2 drinks per day, women only one drink per day. Sometimes people may end up becoming addicted to alcohol, and drink much more than what is safe.
Alcohol Use Statistics for Tempe, Arizona
Tempe is part of Maricopa County Arizona. The Maricopa County Community Health Needs Assessment showed:
- 49.9% of the people surveyed believe that alcohol abuse is one of the most unhealthy behaviors in the county.
- 16.1% of adults surveyed participated in binge drinking in 2017.
The Arizona Department of Health Services provides data for the number of hospital visits by county each year in Arizona. The data for Maricopa county alcohol abuse hospital visits:
- In 2016 there were 5,960 emergency room visits, 3,480 hospitalizations.
- In 2017 there were 4,878 emergency room visits, 4,160 hospitalizations.
- In 2018 there were 5,505 emergency room visits, 4,420 hospitalizations.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 10,142 people died in drunk driving crashes in 2019. That is one person dying every 52 minutes. Drunk driving deaths for Maricopa county for the last few years:
- 2015-115 deaths
- 2016- 131 deaths
- 2017- 122 deaths
- 2018- 142 deaths
- 2019- 106 deaths
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Options in Tempe, Arizona
Alcohol addiction leads to many health problems and family or work-related problems. No one has to face that alone. Professional outpatient rehab services can make a huge difference in someone’s life.
There are a variety of treatment options. What works best for one person may not work well for someone else. People can choose individual or group counseling. They could use art therapy or exercise to help in the recovery process.
Sober living homes can also be a big help in the alcohol addiction recovery process. Sober living homes provide a safe environment for people to live and work while staying away from alcohol use. People in sober living homes can usually leave and come home when they want. They are required to follow rules such as no alcohol or drug use.
Traveling For Rehab From Tempe, Arizona
Some people can recover better in a new environment, away from drinking triggers. Traveling out of town for rehab can provide this new environment. Sometimes the treatment options available close to home are not the best fit for someone’s recovery needs. SpringBoard Recovery can help, contact us today for options.
