Is A.A. for you?

Is A.A. for you?

Only you can decide whether you want to give A.A. a try – whether you think it can help you.

We who are in A.A. came because we finally gave up trying to control our drinking. We still hated to admit that we could never drink safely. Then we heard from other A.A. members that we were sick. (We thought so for years!) We found out that many people suffered from the same feelings of guilt and loneliness and hopelessness that we did. We found out that we had these feelings because we had the disease of alcoholism.

We decided to try and face up to what alcohol had done to us.

Here are some of the questions we tried to answer honestly. Try them yourself and see how you do. Remember, there is no disgrace in facing up to the fact that we have a problem.

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The Meeting Guide App

Meeting Guide is a free-of-charge meeting finder app. The app helps people find A.A. meetings and resources near them. A.A. service entities provide the meeting data for the app. Meeting Guide is available for iOS and Android smartphones. Over 100,000 weekly meetings (both online and in-person) are currently listed. 

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WE ALL

NEED

HELP

Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap connects those leaving treatment facilities with members of A.A. in their community. Many of us need help getting to the doors of Alcoholics Anonymous. Connect with A.A. in Area 79 by using the downloadable form or by filling it out online.

Newcomers Package

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

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What is A.A.?

We aren't a glum lot...

We absolutely insist on enjoying life.

A.A. events are happening world wide. From BBQ’s, to Workshops, Quarterlies and Assemblies, to… YES, the 2025 International  Convention. Community is a great place to experience recovery. You can find the community that interests you on our events page. There is great freedom and joy found in Unity, Service and Recovery.

A.A. Literature

A.A. literature is available in many forms. Books, pamphlets and even digital. Whether you are a newcomer, a member doing service, a professional wanting resources, or someone who isn’t sure if they have a problem, there is a piece of literature for you. Area 79 also publishes our own literature with a special lens on BC/Yukon, the most recent of which is “Our Stories – First Nations, Inuit & Metis Recovery”. Click on the link to the A.A. Bookstore or head to the A79 Literature page for more information.

Our Stories Project Image and Link

ELECTIONS AND

APPOINTMENTS

Area Officers

Fourteen (14) Area Officers are chosen, every second year, to serve 2-year terms on the Area Service Committee (ASC) . Seven of these are elected, in even numbered years, at the September Assembly of the full Area 79 Committee. Seven are appointed by the Selection Committee, following the elections, to sit as chairs of designated Area standing committees.

It is strongly suggested that the outgoing (not the incoming) GSRs and DCMs be available to vote at the Election Assembly in order to assure a more informed election.

To apply for an appointed position in Area 79, please email your resume to resumes@bcyukonaa.org

Teleconference Meetings

The purpose of teleconference meetings is to carry the AA message by phone to our members who are ill, disabled or living in areas where AA meetings are limited or non-existent due to their remote locations. Teleconference Meetings chaired by individual districts in Area 79 may be listed below. Districts wishing to list a teleconference meeting here, should contact Remote Communities Chair

Meeting

Information

Going To Any Lengths
Wednesday 7:30 – 8:30 pm (Pacific Time Zone)

Hosted by District 37. We read from “The 12 Steps & 12 Traditions”, “The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous” and other AA literature based on a group conscience. Anyone is welcome!
Let us know if you would like to attend and we will add you to the weekly invite.

Trish M. 604-649-5412

We call your phone via Skype.

Remote Communities
Sunday 6:30 – 7:30 pm (Pacific Time Zone)

Call 1-604-799-6561
Read the meeting poster for details before calling. 
Speak your FIRST name…

Video Meeting

Like the teleconference meetings, the purpose of video meetings is to carry the A.A. message to our members who are ill, disabled or living in areas where A.A. meetings are limited or non-existent due to their remote locations. Video Meetings chaired by individual districts in Area 79 may be listed below.

Meeting

Information

Spirit of the North
Sunday & Wednesday Night 8 pm (Mountain Time Zone)

Area 78 – Alberta/Northwest Territories has invited members to participate in a Zoom meeting.
To join, go to: https://area78aa.org/remote-communities-meetings  

Zoom AA Meeting
Monday and Thursday Nights 8 pm (Pacific Time Zone)

Hosted by District 40 (Coquitlam)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2316225487  
Meeting ID: 231 622 5487

As Bill Sees It (Remote Communities
Meeting)
Thursday Night 7 pm (Pacific Time Zone)

Hosted by District 43 (Aldergrove, Cloverdale, Fort Langley, Langley)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/498814817
Meeting ID: 498 814 817
Password: 660387

Breaking Free:
A meeting for seniors and shut ins that are unable to attend in person meetings.
Third Wednesday of the month 6:30 pm
(Pacific time)

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/85704246102
Meeting ID: 857 0424 6102
Password: freedom
For those without access to online meetings there’s a Phone in option @ 1-778-907-2071

Tradition 3.0:
Type: Literature-based, Big Book discussion
Time: Friday nights from 8-9 pm Pacific standard Time.

Hosted by District 42
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6179680872
Zoom ID: 617 968 0872 No password

Blue Triangle in a Circle with mountains, the Area 79 Logo

All GSR’s, DCM’s, DCC’s, and their alternates, as well as members of the ASC have a login. If you are in one of these roles and do not have yours, make sure you are registered and contact the website chair.

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