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SFV AA (sfvaa.org) is the website of the San Fernando Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Central Office, an AA service office in Van Nuys, California, serving the San Fernando Valley and surrounding communities. It is a local AA central office rather than a general recovery or treatment site: its stated mission is to support carrying the AA message to the still-suffering alcoholic by providing information, literature, and other services to AA members, groups, and others. Use it if you are looking for a local AA meeting, AA literature, or a 24-hour helpline; it is not a clinical service and does not offer treatment or professional advice.
What the site offers
The homepage is organized around a few clear entry points:
| Need | What the site provides |
|---|---|
| Finding a meeting | A meeting search ("Search AA meetings" / "Find A Meeting") |
| AA literature | A literature browsing section ("Browse Literature") |
| Learning about AA | A "What Is AA?" page and a "20 Questions" self-assessment |
| Events | A special events section and newsletter signup |
| Support | A contribution page and a volunteer signup |
| Contact | A 24-hour helpline, email, and a message form |
Meeting search
The "Looking For a Meeting?" section leads to a searchable meeting directory. This is the most practical feature for someone deciding whether to attend: you can look up meetings in the San Fernando Valley area rather than relying on a general AA listing.
Literature and learning about AA
"Looking For Literature?" opens a literature section, and "Want to Learn More About AA?" links to a "What Is AA?" explainer. The site also includes the "20 Questions" self-test, which is presented with the caveat that only you can decide whether you want to give AA a try.
The 24-hour helpline
The Central Office lists a 24-hour helpline at 818-988-3001, described as available anytime, day or night. This is the fastest route if you want to talk to someone rather than browse the site.
Location and contact
- Address: 16134 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406
- 24-hour helpline: 818-988-3001
- Email: [email protected] (the site says replies usually come within a day)
- Message form: available on the site and described as anonymous and confidential
Who it is for
The site addresses several audiences directly:
- People wondering if they have a drinking problem — start with "What Is AA?" and the 20 Questions, or call the helpline.
- AA members and groups — use the literature section, events, newsletter, and volunteer opportunities.
- Anyone wanting to support the office — the contribution page explains how to give.
What it is not
SFV AA is a central office that provides information, literature, and services; the site does not present itself as a treatment provider, and it does not publish pricing for its services. Whether and how to engage with AA is a personal decision — the site itself frames it that way, noting that only you can decide whether to give it a try.