How It Works- South-Central Iowa

Meeting details

Schedule

Every Friday, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM

Attendance

In-person meeting

Location

First Baptist Church - Chariton

Format

Big Book, Discussion, English, Open, and Proof of Attendance

Duration

1 hour

Listed by

Des Moines Central Office

Location and arrival information

Location: First Baptist Church - Chariton

Address: 205 S Grand St, Chariton, IA 50049, USA

Arrival note: Stairs to Basement: Enter the stairwell through the side door located on the same side as the church’s main parking lot entrance. The Clubroom is immediately to the right at the bottom of the stairwell landing. Signs are visible for added guidance.

Notes from this meeting listing

How It Works South-Central Iowa (HIWSCI) Type: Open, In-Person Format: Group Sponsorship, Big Book readings, round-robin sharing, 12 Step support Focus: Alcoholism and addiction recovery through a structured 12 Step group approach All are welcome.

Group note: How It Works South-Central Iowa (HIWSCI) is dedicated to addressing the root cause of alcoholism and addiction — the mind. Simply putting down the substance or stopping the behavior is only the beginning. True, lasting recovery requires us to confront and change the underlying thoughts, beliefs, and patterns that fuel our addictions. At HIWSCI, we use a unique Group Sponsorship model, where all members work through the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous together. This shared journey follows a consistent and proven process that builds accountability, unity, and a sense of purpose — reinforcing that no one has to recover alone. Our meeting format includes practical tools, spiritual connection, and round-robin style discussion based on readings from the Big Book. Members also receive guidance through the 12 Steps and benefit from a strong, supportive community. HIWSCI currently hosts an open in-person meeting every Friday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, welcoming both newcomers and long-term members seeking help with alcoholism and addiction. We offer an open invitation to anyone seeking meaningful, effective support in their recovery journey.

About the How It Works- South-Central Iowa AA meeting

"How It Works- South-Central Iowa" is an in-person Alcoholics Anonymous meeting serving Chariton, IA. It meets every friday, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm in the Central Time zone. The listing identifies this as a Big Book, Discussion, English, Open, and Proof of Attendance meeting.

How It Works- South-Central Iowa is scheduled as a Friday evening meeting. Its listed duration is 1 hour. The formats attached to this specific listing are Big Book, Discussion, English, Open, and Proof of Attendance. Meeting data is supplied by Des Moines Central Office.

What this meeting's formats mean

• Big Book The meeting includes discussion or study of Alcoholics Anonymous, commonly called the Big Book.
• Discussion Members share and discuss recovery-related topics during the meeting.
• English The meeting is conducted in English.
• Open Anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous may attend, including non-members.

Group and listing information

This meeting is associated with the 3655 group.

The listing is provided by Des Moines Central Office.

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