How to Find Arizona AA Meetings and Get Help

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If you need an AA meeting in Arizona or want to talk to someone right now, the Area 03 Committee website (area03.org) is the official starting point. It links to an AA Meetings page covering cities across the state — including Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Flagstaff, and Gilbert — and points anyone with a drinking problem to local Telephone Hotlines where you can speak with a recovering alcoholic. Meetings themselves are free to attend; contributions are a separate matter handled by groups, not a fee for showing up.

Find a Meeting Near You

  1. Go to area03.org.
  2. Open the AA Meetings section from the main menu.
  3. Use the listings to locate meetings in your area — the site's own keywords cover Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Flagstaff, and Gilbert, so those are good search anchors if you're in or near the Phoenix metro or northern Arizona.
  4. Note the day, time, and location, then just show up. No registration or membership is required to attend an open meeting.

If you're not sure which meeting fits, pick any one and go. You can always try others.

If You Need Help Right Now

The site's "Need Help Now?" section is the fastest path:

  • Call a local Telephone Hotline. The site states you can talk to a recovering alcoholic in your local area by calling one of the many hotlines listed.
  • Learn what AA is and is not before you attend, so you know what to expect. The site describes this section as covering the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous, how it works, and how it can help — with the explicit note that help is there "if and when you want it."

What to Expect at a First Meeting

  • You don't need to sign up, pay, or commit to anything.
  • Meetings are run by members, not staff.
  • You can simply listen. Sharing is optional.
  • If a meeting isn't the right fit, try a different one — formats and groups vary.

Beyond Meetings: Events and Service

The Events Calendar lists AA events around Arizona, including Area Services, Intergroup, Round-Ups, and other home group and special events. Examples from the site's calendar include:

Event Date Location
2026 Corrections Conference October 2–3, 2026 Mesa, AZ
2026 PI / CPC Conference November 21, 2026 Tempe, AZ
2026 Pacific Regional Forum December 4–6, 2026 San Diego, CA

If you're already involved in service, the Area 03 Business section covers the service structure: assemblies, district information, committees, delegate reports, PRAASA reports, newsletters, handbooks, forms, and resources for DCMCs, DCMs, and GSRs.

About Contributions

Group contributions are separate from attending meetings and are handled by groups, not individuals seeking help. The site lists the current mailing address for group contributions:

Arizona Area Committee 3661 N. Campbell Ave #605 Tucson, AZ 85719

Checks should be payable to Arizona Area Committee. The site notes this is a new address for 2026–2027 and asks groups to update their records. Online contributions are also referenced on the site.