West Hawaii Alcoholics Anonymous

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We welcome you to Alcoholics Anonymous for West Hawaii Island, and we get it…the challenges of overcoming alcohol abuse are formidable. We are here to provide you with support, understanding, and hope. We know that it takes a great deal of courage to take the first step on this journey, and we assure you that you are not alone.  We are here to help you find the strength and courage to make positive changes. If you’re ready to start on this journey of recovery, we invite you to join us today. Together, we can create a brighter future.

New to A.A.?

This Preamble explains our approach. We read it at the start of our meetings.

PREAMBLE:  Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Learn more about Alcoholics Anonymous in About A.A.

What is Central Office?

West Hawaii Central Office (WHCO), or “Intergroup,” helps A.A. reach out to people who may have a drinking problem and provides information to the public. Three of our most important activities are:

  • Maintaining the West Hawaii A.A. Meeting Schedule. We have our Meetings listed on this website and also post a printed Meeting Schedule.
  • Stocking a supply of A.A. Conference-approved Literature at our office at: Google Maps
  • Running our A.A. Hotline. A.A. member volunteers answer our phone 24 hours a day, every day. Call (808) 329-1212 (Press 0 for hotline).
  • The third Wednesday of every month is our main business meeting. It starts at 5:30 pm at our office. Intergroup Representatives from all West Hawaii A.A. Groups and WHCO officers are asked to attend, along with intergroup officers.
  • The first Wednesday of every month is our steering committee meeting. The purpose of the steering committee is to generate the agenda items in advance of the main business meeting, a “what’s in, what’s out” discussion of upcoming topics.  This is not a decision-making meeting. Its purpose is to set the agenda.  It also starts at 5:30 pm at our office. WHCO officers are asked to attend.
  • Any A.A. member is welcome to attend either meeting.  Join us in-person or on Zoom using this ID: 692 694 0395

Learn more about  Central Office.