Local AA Meetings Listed for Week of January 8, 2026

The local Alcoholics Anonymous directory posted meeting schedules covering the first full week of January 2026, including entries for gatherings on and around January 8. The page lists meeting names, days and times, and locations across Marks and nearby communities, with several meetings hosted at churches and community buildings. One example entry shows a weekly Thursday AA meeting as an available option for residents seeking peer support during that week.

For Quitman County, where formal substance use treatment resources are limited, these peer-run meetings serve as a critical point of access for people in early recovery and those seeking ongoing support. Community recovery groups like AA provide structured, stigma-free spaces for mutual aid, help reduce social isolation and can be a bridge to clinical services when needed. The directory’s publication ahead of the new year may have been especially useful for residents making resolutions or reaching out for help after the holidays.

Organizers and the directory page caution that times and meeting statuses can change. Residents are advised to contact the listed meeting organizers or local service providers to confirm meeting details before attending. That step is important in rural areas where weather, volunteer availability and building schedules frequently affect meeting availability.

The presence of multiple local meetings underscores both community resilience and gaps in the formal health system. Peer support fills essential needs in counties that lack nearby treatment centers, transportation infrastructure and robust public health staffing. From a policy perspective, sustaining and expanding access to recovery services in Quitman County requires coordinated investment in transportation, outreach funding for peer groups and integration with county public health and social services. Ensuring meeting accessibility across socioeconomic lines also means addressing childcare, evening meeting options and services for residents with limited mobility.

For individuals and families, the directory offers immediate, practical options for connection and support. For public health leaders and policymakers, the listings are a reminder of the ongoing demand for addiction recovery resources and the importance of supporting community-led efforts. As residents consult the schedule for January 8 and the surrounding week, confirming details with meeting hosts will help ensure a safe and timely path to support.