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Meeting downstairs and to the right Parking lot on Senator Ave. In 1979 The Ohio Conference Young People (OYPAA) was established in Mansfield, Ohio. Our purpose is tri-fold: The ultimate goal, the same as every[...]
An A.A. meeting may take one of several forms, but at any meeting you will find alcoholics talking about what drinking did to their lives, their relationships, and their personalities; what actions they took to help themselves; and how they are living their lives today.
- What Is A.A.?
- Singleness of Purpose and Problems Other Than Alcohol
- What Does A.A. do?
- What A.A. Does Not Do
- Members from Court Programs and Treatment Facilities
- Proof of Attendance at Meetings
- Literature
- Conclusion
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
Some professionals refer to alcoholism and drug addiction as “substance abuse” or “chemical dependency.” Nonalcoholics are, therefore, sometimes introduced to A.A. and encouraged to attend A.A. meetings. Anyone may attend open A.A. meetings, but only those with a drinking problem may attend closed meetings. A renowned psychiatrist, who served as a ...
A.A. members share their experience with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem; they give person-to-person service or “sponsorship” to the alcoholic coming to A.A. from any source.The A.A. program, set forth in our Twelve Steps, offers the alcoholic a way to develop a satisfying life without alcohol.This program is discussed at A.A. group meetings.A.A. does not:
1. Furnish initial motivation for alcoholics to recover 2. Solicit members 3. Engage in or sponsor research 4. Keep attendance records or case histories 5. Join “councils” of social agencies 6. Follow up or try to control its members 7. Make medical or psychological diagnoses or prognoses 8. Provide drying-out or nursing services, hospitalization, drugs, or any medical or psychiatric treatment 9. Offer religious services 10. Engage in education about alcohol 11. Provide housing, food, clothin...
In recent years, A.A. groups have welcomed many new members from court programs and treatment facilities. Some have come to A.A. voluntarily; others, under a degree of pressure. In our pamphlet “How A.A. Members Cooperate,” the following appears: We cannot discriminate against any prospective A.A. member, even if he or she comes to us under pressur...
Sometimes, courts ask for proof of attendance at A.A. meetings. Some groups, with the consent of the prospective member, have the A.A. group secretary sign or initial a slip that has been furnished by the court together with a self-addressed court envelope. The referred person supplies identification and mails the slip back to the court as proof of...
A.A. Conference-approved literature is available in French and Spanish. For additional copies of this paper, or for a literature catalog please write or call the General Service Office. The A.A. Grapevine, a monthly international journal – also known as “our meeting in print” – features many interesting stories about recovery from alcoholism writte...
The primary purpose of A.A. is to carry its message of recovery to the alcoholic seeking help. Almost every alcoholism treatment tries to help the alcoholic maintain sobriety. Regardless of the road we follow, we all head for the same destination, recovery of the alcoholic person. Together, we can do what none of us could accomplish alone. We can s...
Districts 12 and 13. If you are looking for a way to stop drinking, you have come to the right place! Use the menu above to find local meetings, events, and ways to contact A.A. If you are unable to locate what you are looking for contact us via email or phone!
12 Steps & 12 Traditions: Ohio's AA program follows the 12-step tradition, providing a pathway to sobriety for those in need. Meetings are open to the public, offer a supportive community for individuals and their loved ones, and promote understanding and healing.
Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Hamilton, Ohio. The closest AA meeting to you is 0.17 miles away and meets on Monday at 12:00 PM. Click here for meetings today (Wednesday)!
