Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international peer-led mutual aid fellowship dedicated to abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism through its spiritually-inclined Twelve Step program. Following its Twelve Traditions AA is non-professional and non-denominational, as well as apolitical and unaffiliated. In 2020 AA estimated its worldwide membership to be over two million with 75% of those in the U.S. and Canada.

1

Statewide

Phone 515-232-8642


The Ames Area Office maintains lists of local AA meeting groups to provide connection to services for those looking to address their alcohol use.

  • Answer enquiries about AA.
  • Maintain information about local hospitals and recovery facilities for alcoholics.
  • Local AA meeting lists.
  • Newsletter about local AA events.

Eligibility:

Open to anyone.

Intake Process:

Contact the 24-hour helpline at 515-232-8642, or visit the website to find upcoming meetings.

Hours:

Meetings offered at various times throughout the week, at multiple locations surrounding Ames. Helpline answered 24/7.

Mailing Address:


Website: View Website

2

Statewide

Phone 515-282-8550


The Central Iowa Office maintains lists of local AA meeting groups to provide connection to services for those looking to address their alcohol use.

  • Answer enquiries about AA.
  • Maintain information about local hospitals and recovery facilities for alcoholics.
  • Local AA meeting lists.
  • Newsletter about local AA events.

Eligibility:

Open to anyone.

Intake Process:

Contact the 24-hour helpline at 515-282-8550, or visit the website to find upcoming meetings.

Hours:

Meetings offered at various times throughout the week, at multiple locations in Central Iowa. Helpline answered 24/7.

Mailing Address:


Website: View Website