Home Group
A specific meeting that a person regularly attends and considers their primary recovery community. Having a home group provides consistency, accountability, and deeper connections.
A home group is more than just a recurring meeting — it is a recovery family. In AA, NA, and other 12-step programs, members are encouraged to identify one meeting as their home group: the place they show up consistently, take on service responsibilities, and where their milestones are celebrated.
Having a home group provides accountability and continuity. When you are a "home group member," others notice when you are absent. You are known by name, your history is known, and your sobriety anniversaries are celebrated by people who have watched you grow. This depth of connection is a powerful buffer against relapse.
Service is a key part of home group membership. Members take turns setting up chairs, making coffee, chairing meetings, and welcoming newcomers. This service orientation — giving back to the community that supported you — is considered an essential element of sustained recovery in 12-step philosophy.
Related Terms
Fellowship
Fellowship is the community of people in recovery who support one another, share their experiences, and build a sober life together.
Recovery Meeting
A recovery meeting is a regular gathering where people in recovery share their experiences, offer support, and practice the principles of their program.
Sponsor
A sponsor is an experienced member of a recovery program who guides a newcomer through the 12 steps and provides one-on-one support.