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What is AA Area 73?
AA Area 73 is the regional service body of Alcoholics Anonymous that covers all of West Virginia plus portions of Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Its website, AA Area 73, is the practical hub for that territory: meeting schedules, contact options, and information for people new to A.A., current members, and professionals.
Who it serves
- People wondering about their drinking — the site's "Get Help" section points to meetings and a contact route. The page notes the area's 800 number is down for maintenance and directs visitors to a form instead, so expect a form rather than an immediate phone call.
- Newcomers — meeting listings run daily across the area, useful if you want a face-to-face option near you rather than an online meeting.
- Existing members — event notices and committee information sit behind the member section.
- Professionals, press, and media — the area committees handle these inquiries, so this is the right starting point if you need A.A. information for a workplace, court, or healthcare context.
How to use it
- If you think you may have a drinking problem, start with the Get Help path and submit the contact form, since the phone line may not be working.
- If you already know you want a meeting, go straight to the meeting finder and filter by your county or town — the area spans four states, so confirm the listing is in your part of it.
- If you are a member, check the member section for events and committee details.
One practical note: because Area 73 crosses state lines, a meeting listed here may be a long drive from you even though it is "in area." Check the town, not just the state.
How do I find an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in West Virginia or nearby areas?
Use the Area 73 site's meeting finder as your first stop. Area 73 covers all of West Virginia plus parts of Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania, so it is the right regional directory for meetings near the WV border as well as inside the state. Go to AA Area 73 and look for the "Find a meeting" link; that is the path the site itself points visitors toward.
What to expect from the meeting list
- Meetings are listed as scheduled daily across the area, so you can search by day rather than waiting for a weekly slot.
- Because the area crosses state lines, a meeting in eastern Ohio, western Maryland or southwestern Pennsylvania may be closer to you than one deeper into West Virginia. Check the town, not just the state.
- Listings usually distinguish open meetings (anyone may attend, including people who are just curious) from closed ones (for those who have a desire to stop drinking). If you are unsure whether you belong, choose open first.
If the phone line is not working
The site notes that its 800 number is down for maintenance and directs people to an online form instead, with a promise that someone will get back to you. If you would rather talk to a person than fill in a form, a local intergroup or central office in your nearest city is the usual alternative route to a live contact.
A practical way to decide
- Pick two or three meetings within a comfortable drive, on different days and times.
- Note whether each is open or closed and what format it uses.
- Try one, and treat the first visit as information-gathering rather than a commitment.
If you are asking for someone else, the same list works: search by the town where that person lives, and offer to go along to an open meeting if they want company. For general background on what A.A. is before you attend, the "About A.A." section on the same site is a reasonable starting point.
What should I do if I think I have a drinking problem?
If you think you have a drinking problem, the most useful first step is to reach out for help today rather than waiting until you feel certain. Alcoholics Anonymous is free, anonymous, and open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, regardless of how far things have gone.
Practical first steps
- Find a local meeting. Meetings are the core of A.A. You can attend as a visitor and just listen; no one will pressure you to speak. Area 73 serves all of West Virginia and parts of Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania, and lists meetings daily across that region: AA Area 73.
- Ask a question before you go. If you are unsure whether A.A. is right for you, or want to know what a meeting is like, contact the area directly. Members are used to these questions and will answer them.
- Use the web form if the phone line is unavailable. The site notes its 800 number is down for maintenance and asks people to fill out a form instead; someone responds as soon as possible. If you prefer talking to someone, look for a local central office number or a nearby intergroup.
- Consider a healthcare professional as well. A doctor or counselor can assess your drinking, check for withdrawal risks, and discuss treatment options. A.A. works well alongside medical or counseling support, not only instead of it.
What to expect at a first meeting
- Meetings are typically an hour, with readings, sharing and sometimes a speaker.
- You do not need to give your full name, pay anything, or sign up.
- "Open" meetings welcome anyone, including family and friends; "closed" meetings are for people who want to stop drinking.
- If you would rather not walk in alone, bring a supportive friend or family member to an open meeting.
If you are not ready for a meeting yet
Reading about A.A. is a reasonable middle step. The general service site explains what A.A. is and how it works: Alcoholics Anonymous. For a broader view of treatment and support options, the U.S. government's resource page is SAMHSA. If you want to understand problem drinking from a medical standpoint, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is NIAAA.
A simple decision rule
If drinking has caused you repeated trouble — with health, relationships, work, money or the law — or if you have tried to cut back and could not, treat that as enough reason to act now. Start with one meeting or one phone call this week, and let the next step follow from there.
How can I contact someone in AA Area 73 if the 800 number is down?
Use the online contact form on the Area 73 site. The homepage states that the 800 number is down for maintenance and directs visitors to fill out a form so someone can get back to them. Start there: AA Area 73.
What to expect
- The form is the interim route while the phone line is unavailable, so responses may not be instant.
- Include a phone number and a good time to reach you if you are comfortable doing so, plus your general location, since Area 73 covers all of West Virginia and parts of Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
- If you would rather not wait, the site's Meetings section lists meetings scheduled daily across the area; attending one is often the fastest way to talk with a member in person.
If you need to speak with someone right now Area 73's own contact route is the form, but A.A. has other official entry points that are not tied to that phone line:
- The General Service Office of A.A. in the U.S. and Canada can point you to local contacts: Alcoholics Anonymous.
- If you are outside the U.S. or Canada, use the international contact list on the same site.
A practical next step Fill out the form with a short message like "I think I may have a drinking problem and would like to talk to someone near [town]" and note whether you prefer a call, text or email. Then check the meeting list for the next gathering close to you.
What resources does AA Area 73 offer for current AA members?
AA Area 73 serves current A.A. members through a dedicated member section on its site. The area covers all of West Virginia plus portions of Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, so the member resources are organized around that geography.
H3 Member resources on the site
- Member info section: upcoming events, committee information, and other news for A.A. members.
- Meeting finder: meetings are scheduled daily across Area 73, searchable from the site.
- Contact channel: members can reach the area directly with questions.
- Area committees: information for members involved in or curious about service committees, including press, media, and professional outreach work.
H3 How this compares with general A.A. resources
| Need | Area 73 site | General A.A. resources |
|---|---|---|
| Local meeting times | Yes, daily meetings across the area | Meeting finders exist but may not cover local details |
| Area events and committees | Yes, member-specific | Not area-specific |
| Service and outreach roles | Committee information provided | Broader descriptions only |
H3 A practical next step
If you are a member looking to get more involved, start with the member info section to see upcoming events and committee openings, then use the meeting finder to confirm times near you. For general background on the program, Alcoholics Anonymous is the official central site. If you are in the Area 73 region and prefer local contact, the area site is the more direct route.
How can professionals or media get information about AA Area 73?
For press, media, or professional inquiries, the site routes you through the Area Committees section rather than a general contact form. The page states: "For information regarding press, media, working with professionals and more, learn about our various Area Committees." So the intended path is to identify the relevant committee and use its contact route.
How to proceed
- Go to aawv and open the Area Committees information from the home page.
- Choose the committee matching your need — press/media, or professionals (treatment providers, courts, healthcare, employee assistance, clergy).
- Use that committee's listed contact method for your request.
Why this matters
Area 73 covers all of West Virginia plus portions of Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. If your story, client, or program falls in one of those out-of-state portions, you're still likely in this area — but if it's outside them, you'd want the neighboring area instead. Checking before you reach out saves a round of forwarding.
Also note the site's main 800 number is listed as down for maintenance, with a form offered as the interim route for people seeking help. That's a help line for individuals, not the media/professional channel, so don't route a press request through it — use the committee path above.
Practical tip
Be specific in your first message: state your outlet or organization, your deadline or timeframe, the exact topic, and whether you need a member willing to speak on the record. A.A. has a long-standing tradition of anonymity at the level of press, radio, and film, so members generally won't appear under their full names or on camera as A.A. representatives. Framing your request around A.A. as a whole — or around the area's public information committee — fits how the fellowship works and usually gets a faster, clearer answer.
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