Newcomer
It May Seem Overwhelming, Yet This Is A Simple Program
You Really Are Not Alone!
Is A.A. For Me?
Only you can decide if you’re an alcoholic. Here are some questions that may help you decide. Answer honestly.
Find A Meeting
We have 2 local fellowship halls that have meeting everyday, morning, afternoon and evening.
More meetings happen everyday in Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, and Sunol.
Valley Service Center Alcoholics Anonymous
What Should I Expect at My 1st Meeting?
The purpose of all meetings is for A.A. members to “share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.” (AA.org)
You Don't Have to Talk
All Are Welcome
In-Person, Online, Telephone
Support
Newcomer's Packet
We have a packet of commonly asked for information to help new people, referred to a newcomers, learn about AA and to become familiar with Alcoholics Anonymous in general and locally. Click the button below to obtain a packet of general information.
Living Sober
One of the most common books, after the Big Book, used by newcomers to Alcoholics Anonymous.
This practical booklet demonstrates, through simple examples, how A.A. members throughout the world live and stay sober one day at a time.
Find a Meeting
Find a meeting in the Tri-Valley area. There are more than 100 meetings in the area at various times and days of the week.
24/ 7 Hotline
Call someone for support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hotline volunteers can answer questions or just listen. We are here to help the still suffering alcoholic.
How Valley Service Center (VSC) Started
The Valley Intergroup Service Council (VISC) was formed by the groups in Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, and Sunol to coordinate their
efforts and thus be more effective in their primary purpose: “To Carry the Message.”
The VSC is maintained by the VISC. The VSC mission is to assist member AA groups in their primary purpose of carrying the message to the alcoholic who still suffers. It provides communication between the groups regarding the delivery of the Twelfth Step
message and other local events and activities. (Intergroup Representatives Handbook, Valley Intergroup Service Center of Alcoholics Anonymous, May 2018.)
How has AA changed your life?
I GOT a life! I didn’t know this life was available for someone like me, I’m no one special nor do I have any special skills, and yet for as awesome as it is – I still believe the best is yet to come.”
~ Anonymous
“Initially, I was indecisive about attending AA meetings: I was used to managing life challenges on my own and couldn’t imagine that sobriety was at all possible. But I have been astonished at all that has changed. When I joined AA, I felt a pervasive sense of stuckness, suffering, isolation, regret, self-pity, and self-sabotage. Over time, I have come to experience a greater sense of peace, physical and mental health, resilience, community, and authenticity in my relationships with others. AA has completely transformed my life for the better, and I am grateful whenever I have the opportunity to give new members the support that was given to me.” ~ Kevin G.
“Initially, I was indecisive about attending AA meetings: I was used to managing life challenges on my own and couldn’t imagine that sobriety was at all possible. But I have been astonished at all that has changed. When I joined AA, I felt a pervasive sense of stuckness, suffering, isolation, regret, self-pity, and self-sabotage. Over time, I have come to experience a greater sense of peace…” ~ Kim G.