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AA - Alcoholics Anonymous - BC/Yukon Area

Addictions / Substance Use

Provided by Alcoholics Anonymous

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, organization 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.

What is an AA Meeting?

The basic purpose of an AA meeting is for members to share their experience, strength and hope with each other concerning their problems with alcohol and their experiences in recovery.

The size and format of meetings vary. Some are small, with a few people sitting around a table or in comfy chairs, and a few are in large halls and may comprise upwards of 200 people. Most meetings are attended by around 15 to 50 people.

There are two main categories of meeting, Open and Closed:

Open Meeting: Open to anyone who is interested in the AA Program. Visitors and friends are expected to respect the anonymity of all persons they see or meet at AA meetings.

Closed Meeting: For alcoholics only. Discussion of the AA Program is held and every person has the opportunity to ask questions and share their experience more freely. All members benefit from the experience, strength, and hope of each other.

Some meetings are intended primarily for women, men, gay people or speakers of a specific language and are listed accordingly in the Meeting Directory.

Contact the AA Central Office to get further information on Alcoholics Anonymous, speak to an AA member or find local AA meetings. There are several hundred AA meetings every week in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.

Location finder: https://bcyukonaa.org/meetings/

604-435-2181(BC/Yukon Area 79)

Website: https://www.bcyukonaa.org/

250-383-7744 (Victoria Intergroup, 24 hrs/day)

Public email: vicintgpco@shaw.ca

Website: https://www.aavictoria.ca/

#8, 2020 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T 4L1

604-434-3933 (Vancouver Intergroup, 24 hrs/day)

Public email: staff@vancouveraa.ca

Website: https://www.vancouveraa.ca/

3457 Kingsway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5R 5L5

604-615-2911 (Abbotsford)