Need help with a drinking problem?

Need help with a drinking problem? A.A. has a solution. That isn’t an empty promise. A.A. has been helping alcoholics recover for more than 80 years. A.A.’s program of recovery is built on the simple foundation of one alcoholic sharing with another.  If your drinking is out of control, A.A. can help.

Start by visiting our Find Help page, take a self-assessment, or browse our FAQ. When you’re ready, find a meeting near you, or call us at 613-237-6000.

If you’re currently in treatment or detention and want A.A. support, now or after you get out, sign up for our Bridging the Gap program.

If someone you care about has a drinking problem, A.A. might have a solution for them. A.A. has helped more than two million alcoholics stop drinking. Recovery works through one alcoholic sharing their experience with another.

Visit our Helping Others page for guidance. You may also wish to reach out to Al-Anon Family Groups , another Twelve Step program of recovery. Their members are made up of people concerned with someone’s drinking problem.

Meetings are at the heart of A.A., where members share their experience and support one another in staying sober. You can find both online and in-person meetings on our website or by downloading the Meeting Guide app on your phone.

If you’re new, you may find it helpful to visit the FAQ to learn what to expect. You can also simply choose a meeting that works for you and attend. No registration or appointment is needed.

If you are visiting from out of town, welcome to Ottawa! At meetings, let us know you’re visiting and you will receive a warm A.A. welcome. Our hotline is also available to help you find meetings and get connected. Call us at 613-237-6000.

Service is a vital part of recovery for many members. It helps maintain connection, strengthens commitment, and deepens involvement in the fellowship while reinforcing one’s own recovery.

There are many ways to get involved. Members can help at meetings, volunteer for telephone answering, contribute articles to the newsletter, join committees, or assist in organizing events.

To get started, visit our Service Hub or browse the Calendar for upcoming committee meetings and opportunities to participate.

A.A. cooperates with professionals and the media to help carry the message of recovery. This includes health care providers, social workers, educators, and others who work with individuals who may have a problem with alcohol.

You can find information about A.A., request literature, or learn how to connect individuals with local meetings. In keeping with our traditions, A.A. does not endorse or affiliate with outside organizations, but we are always willing to cooperate.

For more information, visit our For Professionals and Media page.