AA - Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), in Baldwin Park, California, is a 12 step community based addiction recovery program for adults. There are a variety of meetings for diverse client populations, including gender specific and age specific groups and meetings conducted in Spanish.

AA is a long running international program that uses 12 steps to help participants overcome alcohol and other addictions. There are also 12 Traditions that govern how the organization and meetings operate. There are a variety of meeting types, such as discussion groups, newcomer, Big Book, tradition study, sober living, speaker groups, and more. Participants may connect with AA while receiving treatment in an alcohol or drug rehab program, upon completion of a medical recovery program, or in lieu of traditional medical recovery.

Members of AA are focused on overcoming alcohol use and are assisted by a sponsor and encouragement from group members. Participants learn life skills such as accountability, managing triggers, self care, and how to deepen their spiritual lives. There is also the opportunity to participate in group service projects.

Alcoholics Anonymous groups do not charge a fee, although they may accept private donations. They may also refer participants to other paid recovery services. Many major insurance providers, such as Cigna, Humana, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, ComPsych, Bright Health, cover some or all mental and behavioral health care costs based on medical necessity. Insurance plans vary, so be sure to learn more about your coverage details and out of network benefits by contacting the insurance company.