New To A.A.?
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 A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. 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. -A.A. Preamble
Alcoholics Anonymous is a program of a new way of life without alcohol, a program that is working successfully for millions of men and women throughout the world, and in all walks of life. The experience of A.A. members is that alcoholism is a progressive illness that cannot be cured, but which, like some other illnesses, can be arrested—by staying away from the first drink, one day at a time.
A.A. members, as volunteers, are happy to offer help by sharing their experience, strength and hope in staying sober. One of the ways members stay sober is by helping other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Please choose an option below that best describes who you are:
For the problem drinker
For the family member or friend of someone who has a drinking problem
- Read Is There an Alcoholic in Your Life? - This pamphlet explains the A.A. program as it affects anyone close to an alcoholic-spouse, family member, friend.
- Contact Al-Anon/Alateen of Cleveland.
For the professional or if you need to refer someone to A.A.
- Read more how A.A. members can help professionals.
- If you are in Northeast Ohio you can contact specific committees, including: Members of the clergy, medical professions, legal professions, Correctional Facilities, Treatment Facilities, and general inquiries.
- If you are anywhere outside Northeast Ohio and are a health care professional, correctional or treatment facility professional, media/news professional, employee assistance professional, educator, member of the clergy, counselor, social worker or student contact our General Service Office and they will direct your inquiry accordingly.