About AA – Alcoholics Anonymous – San Bernardino
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) — San Bernardino is a public community substance abuse support group in San Bernardino, California. They provide outpatient support services to adults living with drug and alcohol addiction. They have specialized groups based on age, gender, and cultural backgrounds.
AA groups are community-based support groups that provide support and education to members through peer support groups. Clients participate in the group by offering advice and support to their peers while also working with a designated sponsor for individual support and mentorship. These groups do not provide medical services but may refer clients to treatment programs for additional support.
12-step groups are a structured method of helping clients find sobriety by progressing through 12 stages of personal development. These steps teach clients vital life and coping skills and how self-compassion, forgiveness, relapse prevention, personal accountability, and spirituality can support ongoing recovery.
AA groups do not require payment to participate. However, clients seeking help from a professional treatment program (which often accepts payment from private insurance plans, like Humana, Aetna, Ambetter, ComPsych, Anthem, and others) should confirm coverage before enrolling, as out-of-network benefits may vary.