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Can’t Stop Drinking?

Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution. AA has a simple program that works. It’s based on one alcoholic helping another. What is AA? We are a fellowship of people who come together to solve our drinking problem. It doesn’t cost anything to attend AA meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.…
Central Office Zoom Spaces

The Salt Lake Central Office has a limited number of Zoom spaces for groups to use. Once you are signed up for a Central Office Zoom space, you will run the meeting like any other online or hybrid meeting following the guidelines in How to Run a Zoom Meeting and How to Run a Hybrid Meeting. Your group can follow the 7th tradition by contributing to Central Office at Online Contributions.…
Running a Meeting

Learn how to start a new meeting or get help with an existing meeting, in-person, online or hybrid. If you have any questions, please reach out using the Contact Us Form. Starting a Meeting and the Meeting Schedule The AA General Service Office provides general guidelines for starting a meeting. Once your meeting is organized, use the Meeting Change Form to get it listed on our schedule. Any time your meeting…
How to Attend a Meeting

Learn the essentials of attending meetings, where to find them, and what to expect. I’m New. Where Do I Start? The Can’t Stop Drinking and About Alcoholics Anonymous pages can help you learn more about AA. If you have questions or would like someone from AA to reach out to you, call the Central Office or use the Contact Us form. Find a Local Meeting Meetings in the Salt Lake area…
My First PRAASA: Reno or Bust- Shilo P_Apr 2018

My journey to the Pacific Region Alcoholics Anonymous Service Assembly (PRAASA) commenced with irritation and foul language under my breath as the rental car dealership explained their inventory did not include the vehicle I had reserved. With misgiving, I accepted their offer to give me a free upgrade to a four wheel drive luxury vehicle, deciding I may as well make the best of what I perceived to be a bad…
Benefits of Membership – Mel H_Dec 2017

I like to travel, and often go by myself. I can stay as long as I want, and do what I want. I realized fairly early that I shouldn’t stay alone in my own head too long, though. Luckily, I don’t have to. Years ago, I learned I could go to Central Office before I left town. They would copy the page from the Western States Directory for the area I…
WBBR Means Serious Fun! Lucy H_Oct2017

A deep dive into the first 164 pages of the Big Book is just cover for a raucous girls’ weekend, right? In fact, the Women’s Big Book Retreat (WBBR) lived up to its billing. We covered 164 pages, eleven chapters, twelve steps and many odds and ends. I heard a warning that “this is not an excuse to get out of working the steps with your sponsor.” I set aside my…
Coming to Believe and Healing – Patricia N_Sept2017

Sobriety and mindfulness are cathartic and healing. I can just breathe and watch the universe unfold. This has healed any illness I have had. Mindfulness is a blessing in my sobriety. According to Jon Kabat Zen the word mindfulness is derived from medicine. As Saki Santorelli said regarding healing thyself: “Look at the bandaged spot, and let the light in; the light comes not from without but from within.” The two…