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It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements, no dues or fees, nothing to sign, and AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Has been helping alcoholics recover for more than 80 years.

Big Book ASL – Appendix VII – Twelve Concepts (Short Form)

AA meetings serve as a space where individuals discuss recovery from alcoholism, with flexibility in how meetings are conducted. Using a 12-step program (aka the 12-Step Model), members support one another in their journey toward sobriety. There are no age or educational requirements for participation, and membership is open to anyone ready to overcome their addiction. Embarking on a journey to drug addiction sobriety can often make you lose sight of how far you’ve come. Bysimply inputting your sobriety start date, our Sobriety Calculator will reveal your exact time of beingalcohol-free up to the present day.

Big Book ASL – Chapter 9 – The Family Afterward

If you’re not fond of in-person meetings, telephone and online meetings are also available. In some online video meetings, you may see each other’s faces, while others may keep the cameras off. One or more members chosen prior to the meeting share what they were like before AA, what happened, and where they are now. Some meetings will require members to be sober for a certain period before being offered this opportunity.

Alcoholics Anonymous

• Navigating your sobriety path, it’s easy to lose sight of time.
• We hope this material will inspire interest and spread further understanding of A.A.
• If your drinking is out of control, A.A.
• That is, anyone is welcome to attend.
• To find Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings near you, you have options.
• Embracing these steps can lead toprofound personal change and a renewed sense of purpose.

While certain meetings may cater to specific demographic groups, attendance is generally open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking alcohol. The organization is self-supporting through member donations and literature sales. Its operations follow an “inverted pyramid” structure, allowing local groups significant autonomy. AA does not accept external funding or contributions. The 12 Steps of AA are foundational in guiding individuals through the journey of recovery.

Local AA MEETINGS

While the chip system is common, it is not universally adopted across all AA groups. AA encourages members to attend AA long enough to see if it works for them. In the early 1930s, Rhode Island businessman Roland Hazard sought help for his alcoholism from Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung.

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• Rather than drinking, he sought another alcoholic to talk with.
• The most effective meetings make you feel seen, safe, and supported.
• Many people call it God, others think it is the A.A.
• All group decisions are made by consensus.
• On our site, you can search these local resources by city, zip/postal code or state/province and country.

You may be invited to speak but it’s quite okay if you don’t want to. Many of us had no idea what to expect of our first meeting. For some of us the idea was quite scary, so we were greatly relieved to find that our fears were groundless. Meetings are relaxed, friendly and open. Click here to read more about the Westside Central Office and the services we provide.

• “It’s a warm, welcome, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can be surrounded by a group of human beings working to stay sober that day,” says Mary Agnes, an AA member.
• Participate, listen,and share in a judgment-free zone.
• It’s a reminder of the progress you’ve made and the resilience you’ve shown along the way.
• Learn how to search for meetings on your device here.

Tailoring Your AA Experience To Your Identity & Needs

Join, Share, Grow Attend your chosen AA meeting and immerse yourself in alcoholics anonymous a transformative experience. Participate, listen,and share in a judgment-free zone. Each meeting is a step forward in your journey towards lastingsobriety and personal growth. The Westside Central Office is an Intergroup/Central Office serving the A.A.