Frequently Asked Questions

We are located at 1825 Fortview Road, Suite 102, Austin, TX 78704

The office is open from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday.

• Volunteers to work in the office.
• Volunteers to answer the hotline during the overnight shift Monday through Thursday nights.
• Volunteers to answer twelfth step calls.
• A representative from each group to participate in HCIA governance.
• Group commitments to cover answering the hotline over the weekends from Friday at 6 pm until Monday at 8 am.
• Donations to cover our expenses.
• Volunteer to work in the HCIA office. Call (512) 444-0071 to sign up for training.
• Volunteer to answer twelfth step calls.
• Volunteer to represent his/her group as an Intergroup Representative.
• Volunteer to be a member of the HCIA Board of Trustees.
• Check to see that his/her group is donating to HCIA in accordance with AA guidelines (see AA pamphlet F-3, Self-Support: Where Money and Spirituality Mix).
• Make a Birthday Club donation.

Austin AA is here to help.  Some things we offer are:

  1. Provides information regarding AA meetings, conferences and other events of interest, at the local, state, national and international levels.
  2. Provides information on volunteer opportunities in the local AA community
  3. Provides local twelfth step referrals to AA members who have volunteered for this type of service work.
  1. Merchandise and sell AA literature and anniversary medallions.
  2. Assist AA groups and other local entities in procuring speakers for various functions and events in the local community.
  3. Publish a monthly newsletter for the Austin area AA community.
  1. Provides a meeting place for Intergroup Representatives, Board of Trustees, and various District Committees, when requested.
  1. Funds and coordinates all activities related to the planning, scheduling and operation of workshops and other special events, such as the Old Timer’s Banquet.
  1. Maintains a website containing a variety of information regarding services, meetings, upcoming events and available community resources.