How Do I Find the AA Helpline Number for My Area in North Carolina?

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Call the helpline listed for your county or metro area. The AANC site organizes numbers by region, so the fastest path is to scan the list below for the city or county you live in, then dial that number. If your area isn't listed, use the closest metro line or the statewide English/Spanish numbers under the Foothills listing.

Helpline Numbers by Area

Area Counties / Cities Covered Helpline
Charlotte Mecklenburg County (704) 332-4387
Triangle Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill (919) 783-6144
Fayetteville Bladen, Cumberland, Robeson (910) 644-0724
Wilmington Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, Pender (910) 794-1840
Asheville Mountain counties (828) 254-8539
Boone Watauga, Avery, Yancey, Mitchell (828) 264-1212
High Point / Asheboro / Lexington / Archdale / Thomasville — (336) 885-8520
Wilson / Rocky Mount / Nashville — (252) 977-7744
West Jefferson Ashe County (336) 982-2641
Wilkesboro / North Wilkesboro / Hays Wilkes County (336) 927-5593
Outer Banks Dare, Currituck (252) 256-0850
Beaufort County — (252) 947-5317
Pitt County — (252) 375-3969
Craven & Pamlico Counties — (252) 149-0898
Wayne & Lenoir Counties — (919) 735-4221
Winston-Salem Forsyth, Stokes, Surry, Yadkin (336) 725-6031
Foothills (English) Burke, Catawba, Caldwell (877) 960-4785
Foothills (Spanish) Burke, Catawba, Caldwell (828) 291-8465
Carteret County — (252) 648-4458

How to Use the List

  1. Identify the county you're in. If you know your county but not which region it belongs to, search the table for the county name.
  2. Call the matching number. These are local helplines staffed by people familiar with AA in that area.
  3. If your county isn't listed, call the nearest metro line. For example, if you're in a rural county near Asheville, the Mountain Counties line is your best bet.
  4. Spanish speakers in the Foothills area can call (828) 291-8465. For other regions, ask the local helpline whether Spanish-speaking volunteers are available.

What to Expect When You Call

The person who answers can help you find a meeting near you, answer basic questions about AA, and connect you with local members. You don't need to be a member or have decided anything — the helpline exists for anyone wondering whether they have a problem with alcohol.

Other Ways to Get Connected

  • Find a meeting: The site has a "Find a Meeting" option if you'd rather look up times and locations yourself before calling.
  • Already a member? There's a separate section for current AA members, plus an "En Español" page.
  • Upcoming events: The site lists area events like the Spring Into Action Conference and Freedom From Bondage, which can be a low-pressure way to meet people.

If You're Not Sure Where to Start

Call the number closest to you and say you're not sure what you need. The volunteer can point you to the right meeting, explain what happens at one, or just talk. The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking — you don't have to commit to anything by making the call.