To Newcomers

It takes courage to ask for help or admit you may have a drinking problem. Only you can decide if Alcoholics Anonymous is right for you. Here are some ways to see if A.A. is right for you.

Court Mandated to AA?

Are you attending A.A. involuntarily—perhaps as a result of a drunk driving arrest or domestic situation? If so, the pamphlet So You've Been Sent to A.A. may be helpful.

Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap (BTG) is a program for AA newcomers. If you are leaving treatment or incarceration or just newly sober, the BTG Request Form can provide help.

24/7 HALTline

Are you Hungry? Angry? Lonely? Tired? Before picking up a drink, pick up the phone. Whether sober three days or three decades, call the HALTline any time of day.

A.A. Videos & Pamphlets

Here are A.A. videos for people who are having a problem with alcohol:

Doors (1 minute)

I Have Hope (1 minute)

On The Beach (5 minutes)

Here are pamphlets that provide general information about Alcoholics Anonymous:

Is A.A. for You?	A.A. at a Glance	Frequently Asked Questions
A Message to Teenagers ...	A Newcomer Asks	Information on Alcoholics Anonymous
Brief Guide to A.A.	Understanding Anonymity	Is There an Alcoholic in Your Life?