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What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 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. AA members meet regularly to help each other stay sober.
Central Presbyterian Church
Meetings:
- Monday 8:00 PM (open, wheelchair accessible)
- Tuesday 8:00 PM (open)
- Friday 8:00 PM (open)
Wilson Memorial United Methodist Church
Meetings:
- Sunday 6:00 PM (open)
- Wednesday 12:00 PM (open)
- Friday 7:00 PM (open, wheelchair accessible)
Christ United Methodist Church
Meetings:
- Monday 8:00 PM (closed)
- Thursday 8:00 PM (open)
- Saturday 10:30 AM (open)
The 12 Steps of AA
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship that provides support for people struggling with alcohol addiction. The foundation of the AA program lies within its suggested 12 steps, which serve as spiritual guidelines to facilitate recovery. The 12 steps are:
- Admitting powerlessness over alcohol and that lives have become unmanageable.
- Coming to believe in a Power greater than oneself that can restore sanity.
- Making the decision to turn one’s will and life over to the care of this Higher Power.
- Making a searching and fearless moral inventory of oneself.
- Admitting the exact nature of wrongs to another person and this Higher Power.
- Becoming entirely ready to remove all character defects.
- Humbly asking this Higher Power to remove shortcomings.
- Making a list of all persons harmed and becoming willing to make amends.
- Making direct amends wherever possible, except when doing so would injure self or others.
- Continuing to take personal inventory and promptly admitting when wrong.
- Seeking through prayer and meditation to improve conscious contact with this Higher Power.
- Carrying the AA message to others struggling with alcoholism and practicing these principles in all affairs.
The 12 steps aim to motivate members to take responsibility for their recovery and make positive changes in their lives. The fellowship provides a supportive community as members work through the steps. Ultimately, the program strives to achieve sobriety and personal growth across Alabama.
Getting Started with AA in Alabama
Use the meeting search on wfmh.org to find local meetings in your area. Both in-person and online/virtual meetings are available in most places across Alabama.
Attending Your First Local AA Meeting
AA meetings in Alabama can be “open” or “closed.” Open meetings welcome anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous. Closed meetings are for those who have a desire to stop drinking.
| Meeting Type | Description |
| Open | Open to anyone interested in AA |
| Closed | For those with a desire to stop drinking |
When attending your first local AA meeting:
- Arrive early and introduce yourself as a new member.
- Share your experiences if you feel comfortable.
Receive welcome keychain tags marking sobriety milestones:
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
- 6 months
- 9 months
- 1 year
- 18 months
- Multiple years
The most important things are to have an open mind, listen to others, and determine if AA may be right for you. There is no obligation to share if you feel uncomfortable. AA members are supportive of new attendees.