There's no rule that you have to go to a newcomer meeting. Any meeting will welcome a newcomer. I found that the newcomer meeting in my area was not my favorite meeting anyway. It was at a rehab and seemed more geared toward newcomers who had a loved one in rehab, which was not something I could identify with at all. Try to get to one while he's at work if you can. Real life support makes a huge difference. Hugs.