Is AA right for me?
Only you can decide if you want to give AA a try and if it is right for you. We who are in AA came because we finally gave up trying to control our drinking.
We still hated to admit that we could not drink safely. Then we heard from other AA members that we were sick (we thought so for years!).
We discovered that many people suffered from the same feelings of guilt, loneliness, and hopelessness as we did. We found out that we had these feelings because we had the disease of alcoholism.
How does it work?
In our experience, the only way that alcoholics recover is by working with another alcoholic. We do this by attending meetings, finding a sponsor (someone you can call for help and who will work directly with you), and working the steps. Most of us have worked the steps by reading the book, Alcoholics Anonymous, with our sponsor and turning our will over to a power greater than ourselves.
You never have to drink again. If you feel like drinking, reach out for help immediately.
AA does NOT:
Solicit members, make medical diagnoses, provide hospitalization or drugs, keep attendance records/case histories, offer religious services, and participate in research, legislation, or advocacy.

IMPORTANT DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Eagle’s Nest – a new meeting targeted to Male Veterans will begin on March 20th and be held every Thursday after from 6:00pm- 7:00pm.
The Eagle’s Nest
Register now for the Pre-GSC Workshop on April 12, 2025! Click the link below and complete the registration form to assist District 14 with planning and provide an accurate headcount!
2025 Area 21 Pre-GSC Workshop hosted by District 14
DISTRICT 14, AREA 21, GSO UPDATES

Don’t forget to check out District 14’s monthly newsletter, “The Booze News”!
Upcoming Meetings
Time | Meeting | Location | Region |
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Noon | The 623 Legacy Group |
623 Alano Club
In-person and Online
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Belleville |
Noon | O'Fallon Trailer Group |
O'Fallon Trailer
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O'Fallon |
5:30 pm | O'Fallon Trailer Group |
O'Fallon Trailer
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O'Fallon |
6:00 pm | The 623 Legacy Group |
623 Alano Club
|
Belleville |
6:00 pm | The Three Amigos |
Life Community Church
|
Columbia |
6:00 pm | Women of Integrity Women |
St. George Catholic School
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New Baden |
7:00 pm | O'Fallon Trailer Group |
O'Fallon Trailer
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O'Fallon |
8:00 pm | The 623 Legacy Group 'As Bill Sees It' |
623 Alano Club
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Belleville |
8:00 pm | Sparta Group |
Sparta Alano Club
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Sparta |
11:00 pm | The 623 Legacy Group |
623 Alano Club
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Belleville |
Remember, there is no shame in seeking help. We’re glad you’re here.
District 14 covers a portion of Southern Illinois including St. Clair County and portions of Monroe, Randolph, and Clinton counties. The district business meeting is usually conducted on the second Sunday of each month at one of two rotating locations. For more information, click here for a list of upcoming events
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