Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
Came to Believe Beginners Meeting gives Maine residents an evening AA option in Van Buren. It meets on Thursday at 5:30 PM, so it can work well for people building a predictable weekly recovery routine.
This is one of the listed AA options we have for the Van Buren area; if the time is not right, browse the city meeting list for nearby alternatives. Across Maine, there are 125 listed Thursday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 132 Bridge St, Van Buren, ME 04785, 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: At the Boat Launch on August 20th and 27th. Starting September 3rd at the Van Buren Community Center on Champlain St. Doors open at 5, meeting 5:30-6:30pm
Meeting-specific guidance
Based on the format tags for this listing, it is open to observers, family, friends, and anyone interested in learning about AA; the format is especially newcomer-friendly. Group note from the listing: District 4
- Give yourself a small time buffer; AA meetings often start promptly.
- You do not need to bring paperwork, insurance information, or a referral.
- Confirm the time and location with the group or intergroup when possible, especially around holidays.
This guidance is generated from the meeting schedule, address, format tags, local area fields, and intergroup/source notes stored for this listing.
Meeting format notes
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 is a beginners meeting — built for newcomers. Expect basics, patience, and people who remember their first meeting. Arrive a few minutes early and someone will likely greet you.