Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
Suggestions for anyone who might have a drinking problem
- If you would like to speak to someone, please call our 24 Hour Hotline:
1-800-737-6237 or 207-774-4335 - Read more information to explore what AA is and how AA can help.
- Attend an AA meeting. Call the AA 24 Hour Hotline:
1-800-737-6237 or 207-774-4335 to get help OR
Select here to read online schedules for meetings in Maine New Brunswick
If you are a family member or friend of someone who has a drinking problem
- Read more information to explore what AA is and how AA can help.
- Al-Anon is an organization by and for family members and friends.
Contact A l-Anon Family Groups
Contact the Maine Area Al-Anon Family Groups site
If you are a professional or need to refer someone to AA
- Read more how AA members can help.
- If you are in Maine you can contact specific committees, including: Members of the clergy, medical professions, or legal professions, Correctional Facilities, Treatment Facilities, and general inquiries.
- If you are anywhere outside Maine and are a health care professional, correctional or treatment facility professional, media/news professional, employee assistance professional, educator, member of the clergy, counselor, social worker or student contact our General Service Office and they will direct your inquiry accordingly.