Gay alcoholic anonymous
Meeting Information
Friday, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- In-person
- Big Book
- Closed
- Discussion
- English
- Gay
- LGBTQ
- Lesbian
- Literature
- Non-Binary
Alcoholics Anonymous
I Didn't Fit In
Before I got to AA, I did not touch like I similar up with anyone or fitted anywhere in society. I identified more with women than men but tried to accentuate the male by riding a motorbike with a shaved head and beard. It was not working; I had no place in life.
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Double Life
As a teenager, people always seemed to be calling me a poofter. This made me very anxious and alcohol gave me the bravado to face such a hostile world. However, unnoticed, booze also gradually led me into a double life.
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Fear & Shame
I came to AA when I was 23 years of age. I had lost all ambitions for my life. I was no longer a gregarious, entertaining drunk. I drank alone in my bedroom. I was isolated from other lesbians, the gay group and my family. I was plagued by fear and shame.
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Something Missing
Like a lot of people I started drinking in my teens, but rather than just having a few and stopping I always went in strenuous. I always drank to get drunk. I managed to keep a lid on things for a while, enjoyed a bit of a career as a performer and enjoyed life, I was flying but there was so
Gay & Sober Men’s Discussion
Types of AA Meetings
Closed: In Ohio, closed AA meetings are open to members only, including anyone pursuing help for an alcohol addiction. The discussions center on topics related to alcoholism and recovery and all participants are invited to contribute.
LGBTQ: Selected AA chapters focus on providing a harmless space for the LGBTQ+ people, and generally welcome LGBTQ+ allies. These groups prioritize members’ recovery and sobriety within a non-heteronormative context.
Men: Select AA chapters in Ohio are reserved only for men recovering from alcohol apply disorder. These groups offer no-cost 12 Step Programs that facilitate the safe recovery of men of all ages.
Wheelchair Access: Wheelchair access in Ohio AA centers enable non-ambulatory clients to fully participate in group meetings. Features include exterior ramps, designated parking, and open floor plans for safe navigation.
Drug and Alcohol Support
What is addiction?
Addiction is a treatable, chronic condition that involves complex interactions among an individual’s brain and genetics, as well as their social context and lived experiences. People with addiction repeatedly use substances or engage in behaviors that turn into compulsive and often continue despite harmful consequences.
Unfortunately, it is well known that LGBTQ+ people disproportionately experience discrimination, stigma, trauma, and social isolation from a young age. This can persist throughout life and especially during periods of development. This can have profound impacts on an Diverse person’s relationship with drugs, alcohol, and unhealthy behaviors. These experiences have been connected to health disparities in the LGBTQ+ community, including higher rates of substance abuse, eating disorders, and health outcomes related to riskier sexual practices. Therefore, it is critically important for LGBTQ+ people to have social aid and community, as well as access to LGBTQ+ competent mental and behavioral health providers that can help Queer people develop and maintain healthy behaviors and strategies for coping with