District 7

Area 58 A.A. - Southern Oregon

What is Alcoholics Anonymous?

The Preamble of Alcoholics Anonymous

"Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people 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."

What is A.A., Types of meetings, and more...

How To Get Started

The main focus for a newcomer is to simply attend meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous. This is the easiest and fastest way to meet other's who have had drinking problems and have recovered from the disease...one day at a time. We have meetings morning, noon and night throughout Southern Oregon.

If you're new to A.A., and feel you may have a problem with alcohol, and would like to quit drinking for good, we suggest acquiring these three things right away...

  • The Book "Alcoholics Anonymous" - The first 164 pages of this book, is the program of recovery in A.A. Most A.A. meetings will have these books for sale at cost for $9.50

  • Sponsor - This is someone who will help you to get started and take you through the book/program of A.A. ( Just ask someone to be your sponsor.)

  • A Home Group - Members usually attend a variety of different meetings, but have one Home Group.

The "Home Group" is where AA Members accept service responsibilities, acquire accountability, and try to sustain friendships. By joining a registered group, and attending the monthly business meetings, comes the right to vote upon issues that affect your group, as well as AA as a whole.

There are additional reading materials that we use to learn how to live without alcohol and can be purchased at most local A.A. meetings. These include:​

Here is some additional information newcomers have found useful: