AA - Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), in Antioch, California, is a 12 step focused addiction recovery program for youth and adults. They offer telehealth and community based care, including gender specific and dedicated services for adolescents, seniors, Spanish language speaker, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and persons with co-occurring disorders.

AA is a long running national program that uses 12 steps to help participants cultivate long term sobriety through a stages of change approach to recovery. There are also 12 Traditions that govern how the organization operates. Participants may transition to community based treatment upon completion of a higher intensity inpatient alcohol or drug rehab program.

Recovery Education and Life Skills Training Participants who join AA select a peer sponsor and also benefit from the support of group members. Each of the 12 steps is designed to help participants take accountability and solidify new habits to maintain sobriety. AA participants receive life skills training that includes self care, trigger management, and deepening their spiritual focus. Participants also enjoy opportunities to work on group service projects.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) doesn’t charge fees, although they accept private donations. They may also refer participants for paid medical, mental health, and addiction recovery services which may be covered by major health insurance plans as payment, including Cigna, Humana, Bright Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, and more. Because every insurance plan is different, verify your coverage details and out of network benefits by contacting your insurer.