Overview

If you think you have a problem with drinking, we're here to help.
If you seem to be having trouble with your drinking, or if your drinking has reached the point of where it worries you, you may be interested to know something about Alcoholics Anonymous and the AA programme of recovery from alcoholism. After reading this brief outline you may decide that AA has nothing to offer you.

Should this be the case, we suggest only that you keep an open mind on the subject. Consider your drinking carefully in the light of what you learn from this website.

Determine for yourself whether or not alcohol has truly become a problem for you. And remember that you will always be most welcome to join the thousands of men and women in AA who have put their drinking problems behind them and now lead "normal" lives of constructive, day by day sobriety.

What we do

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.

AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Where we do it

To search for a meeting you can use any of the search systems on the Find a Meeting page on http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/AA-Meetings/About-AA-Meetings. Not all groups have provided post codes, if you can't find a group near you using the post code search you might have more success using one of the other methods.

How to access

The way we work is very simple - it is one alcoholic talking to another - if you want to contact us - either because you want help with your drinking problem or because you are professionally interested in the work we do - please feel free to get in touch.

Contacting AA

If you need help with a drinking problem either phone our national help line
on 0800 9177 650 or contact us by email: help@alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

These services are staffed by volunteer members of AA who will be happy to answer your questions or put you in touch with those who can.

Or for more general queries about AA you can write to our General Service Office (GSO):-
Alcoholics Anonymous,
PO Box 1, 10 Toft Green, York YO1 7NJ.
Tel. 01904 644026 (Office hours only)       
Email: gso@alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

AA Southern Service Office (SSO)
Raven Wharf 14 Lafone Street, London SE1 2LR
Tel. 020 7407 0700 (Daily 10am to 10pm)

AA Northern Service Office (NSO)
Baltic Chambers, 50 Wellington Street, Glasgow G2 6HJ
Tel. 0141 226 2214 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)

Outside of Great Britain please contact the Alcoholics Anonymous General Service Office in your own country.
You can find information on AA in other countries by clicking here.