What is aahamilton.org?

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aahamilton.org is the website of the Hamilton Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous, located at 627 Main Street East, Suite 205, Hamilton, Ontario L8M 1J5. It serves as a local hub for anyone looking for A.A. meeting information, events, resources, and contact details in the Hamilton area. If you are seeking help with a drinking problem, work with problem drinkers professionally, or are a family member, friend, or employer of someone affected by alcoholism, this site is designed to point you toward the appropriate information.

Who the site is for

The homepage lists several distinct audiences:

  • Individuals wondering if A.A. is for you — the site includes an "Is A.A. For You?" section and a link to read the Big Book online.
  • Professionals who work with problem drinkers and alcoholics — there is a dedicated "Co-operation with the Professional Community" page and an "Information for Professionals" section.
  • Family, friends, and employers — a separate information page addresses their questions.
  • A.A. members — a members' area and contribution options are available.

Key things you can do on the site

Find a meeting

The "Find A Meeting" link is one of the primary calls to action. This is the starting point if you want to locate a local A.A. meeting in Hamilton.

Check events

The site maintains both an events calendar and a list view, with a search function. One highlighted event is the "Hamilton's Autumn Leaf Round Up."

Access resources

Links are provided to:

  • The A.A. Grapevine
  • The official A.A. website
  • Hamilton and Area Archives Committee
  • The Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts
  • The Serenity Prayer and the A.A. Preamble
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Get in touch

A 24-hour telephone answering service is available at 905-522-8392. General inquiries can be sent to [email protected].

Contribute (members only)

In keeping with A.A.'s Seventh Tradition, the site states that it can only accept contributions from members of Alcoholics Anonymous. Members can contribute digitally through a 7th Tradition online check-out, either as a personal contribution or on behalf of a group. If contributing for a group, you are asked to include the group name so it can be added to Central Office records. Questions about contributions can be directed to [email protected].

Practical details at a glance

Item Detail
Organization Hamilton Central Office, Alcoholics Anonymous
Address 627 Main Street East, Suite 205, Hamilton, Ontario L8M 1J5
24-hour phone 905-522-8392
Email [email protected]
Meeting finder Yes — "Find A Meeting"
Events Calendar and list view with search
Contributions Digital, members only (Seventh Tradition)

What to expect when you visit

The site is a local service office page rather than a general informational resource about A.A. as a whole. Its main purpose is to connect people in the Hamilton area with meetings, events, and the Central Office itself. If you are outside Hamilton, the links to the official A.A. website and the Grapevine may be more useful for finding meetings elsewhere. If you are in Hamilton and want to attend a meeting or speak to someone about a drinking problem, the meeting finder and the 24-hour phone line are the most direct routes.