Are You Looking for Help with Your Own Drinking?

If you are concerned about your drinking and think you may need help, please contact the free Alcoholics Anonymous helpline on 0800 917 7650 or email [email protected].

This page is for organisations and professionals who would like to understand more about Alcoholics Anonymous and how AA may help the people they work with.

Helping Serving Personnel and Veterans Find AA

Alcohol problems can affect anyone, including serving personnel and veterans. Those working in medical, welfare, pastoral and support roles may come into contact with someone whose drinking is causing concern but may not know what Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) can offer or how someone can find help.

Alcoholics Anonymous works with the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force, as well as organisations supporting serving personnel and veterans, to provide clear information about AA and the help available to someone who wants to stop drinking.

What Is Alcoholics Anonymous?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who have recovered from alcoholism and help each other to live without alcohol.

AA members share their own experiences of alcoholism and recovery, offering hope and support to others who want to stop drinking. Meetings provide an opportunity to hear from people who understand the challenges of alcoholism because they have experienced them themselves.

AA is based on one alcoholic helping another. It is not a professional treatment service or a replacement for medical care, counselling or other specialist support. Instead, AA offers support through the shared experience of its members.

The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for membership.

Helping the People You Support

Someone does not need a professional referral to attend AA. They can contact AA directly whenever they decide they want help.

AA meetings give people the opportunity to meet others who have experienced problems with alcohol and found a way to live without drinking.

We recognise that Armed Services and civilian life can involve different experiences and language. Where possible, we can help connect a serving or former member of the Armed Forces with an AA member who has relevant lived experience.

AA can work alongside medical, welfare and other professional support, providing an additional source of ongoing support for those who choose it.

Helping Armed Services Organisations Understand AA

Our Armed Services Liaison Officer works with Armed Services organisations and those supporting serving personnel and veterans across Wiltshire and Bath, providing information about Alcoholics Anonymous, answering questions and explaining how people can access support.

The Liaison Officer can also arrange talks and presentations for Armed Services professionals and organisations, helping teams better understand AA and the support available.

This is a free service: There is no charge for talks, visits or information provided by Alcoholics Anonymous.

Would You Like to Know More About Alcoholics Anonymous?

If you would like to understand more about AA, or arrange for AA members to speak to your team or organisation, please contact our Armed Services Liaison Officer.

There is no charge for talks, visits or information provided by Alcoholics Anonymous.

Email: [email protected]