AA - Alcoholics Anonymous - Wilshire Boulevard

AA - Alcoholics Anonymous - Wilshire Boulevard, in Los Angeles, California, offers community-based recovery meetings to those struggling with addiction, especially alcohol. Meetings may be open to anyone or closed to only AA members. Meetings may be offered in English, Spanish, or other languages.

AA is a well-known treatment program with meetings around the country. The 12 Steps help participants maintain long-term sobriety, and there are also 12 Traditions that govern AA itself. There are a variety of meeting types, including Big Book, discussion, newcomer, tradition study, sober living, and speaker.

Someone who decides to join AA commits to give up alcohol permanently. They are supported by a sponsor and by the community as a whole. AA members participate in community service projects and receive recovery education on topics such as self-care, coping skills, communication, and deepening spiritual life.

AA does not charge a fee but may take free-will offerings at meetings. However, members may be referred to additional treatment, including alcohol and drug rehab, that do take private insurance plans such as Aetna, Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Magellan Health, Beacon, and Kaiser. Because insurance plans vary, be sure to check coverage information and out-of-network benefits with your insurer directly.