About Alcoholics Anonymous World Services
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services (AA) has been highly praised for its life-saving abilities by those who have attended its meetings. However, some members have expressed concern about the organization's financial practices, noting that they are not a typical non-profit and have significant funds in their accounts. Despite this, AA has been commended for its welcoming and positive atmosphere, which has been found to be uplifting by those who have attended, including non-alcoholics. AA has support groups for various issues, such as Emotions Anonymous, Adult Children of Alcoholics, and even a Covid support group. AA has also been recognized for providing a Veteran's suicide hotline, which is accessible to both civilians and veterans. The organization has been described as a valuable resource for anyone going through difficult times, especially since therapy may not be an affordable option for many people. AA has been said to be a journey towards health and well-being, and their service committee has been helpful in providing thorough responses to inquiries.
My husband and I visited several years ago. When we were in New York, everyone was very kind and knowledgeable. Thank you kindly for continuing to keep AA and World Service doors open. We do not take recovery for granted and continue to appreciate freedom to attend meetings daily.
I will be celebrating by God's grace 30 years in June 2026. Blessings sent your way!!
Thank you to all the PEOPLE who do service below the group level here at the General Service Office. Your service is recognized and appreciated by this Grateful Recovering Alcoholic. Many Alcoholics and non-alcoholics do not realize that any updates to things like the Big Book and AA preamble actually take months even years of discussions between the GSR's the groups, and back to the local or regional GSO offices before changes can actually be voted on and implemented. Even so the group still holds the right to participate or not participate by either implementing or not implementing the changes as is their group conscious. I for my part want to say the GSO is doing a...read full review
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