What is Area 23 | Southern Indiana of Alcoholics Anonymous?

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Area 23 | Southern Indiana is the official website for the Southern Indiana area of Alcoholics Anonymous, serving as an information hub for A.A. members, groups, districts, professional communities, and the general public. The area covers approximately 21 districts across 54 counties in Southern Indiana, beginning in an area just north of Indianapolis. The site supports area service work and encourages participation in A.A.'s service structure.

Geographic Coverage

Area 23 represents a broad swath of Southern Indiana:

Attribute Detail
Districts Approximately 21
Counties 54
Northern boundary Just north of Indianapolis
Region Southern Indiana

This means the area spans from the northern edge near Indianapolis down through the southern portion of the state, organized into roughly two dozen districts.

What the Website Provides

The site serves several audiences and purposes:

  • Information for A.A. members and groups — resources for individuals, groups, and districts within the area
  • Professional community outreach — information for professionals who may encounter A.A. in their work
  • Public information — general information about Alcoholics Anonymous for anyone curious about the fellowship
  • Service structure support — tools and information to encourage participation in A.A.'s service work

Core A.A. Information on the Site

The website includes foundational A.A. texts and statements:

  • A.A. Preamble — describes A.A. as a fellowship of men and women who share experience, strength, and hope to solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. Membership requires only a desire to stop drinking; there are no dues or fees, and A.A. is self-supporting through contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution.
  • "Is A.A. for You?" — a self-assessment resource
  • The Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts — the foundational principles of the fellowship
  • Responsibility Statement — "I am responsible... When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there. And for that: I am truly responsible."

Who This Site Is For

If you are looking for A.A. information or resources in Southern Indiana — whether you are an individual seeking help, a member looking for area service information, a group or district representative, or a professional seeking to understand A.A. — this site is the official starting point for Area 23. The site's stated purpose is to provide information and support the area's service work across its 21 districts and 54 counties.