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Our Mission

An AA Service Organization to Help the Suffering Alcoholic

An AA "Intergroup Office" or "Central Office" is, as the name suggests, traditionally an office (a physical site), centrally located, supported, and staffed by members of AA groups within a specific geographic area.


The geographic area covered by the Capital District Central Office ("CDCO") includes Albany, Troy/Cohoes, Schenectady and much of Rensselaer County.


Just as an AA group is a partnership of individuals, a Central Office is a partnership of AA groups. Its primary purpose is that of the fellowship at large - to carry the AA message to the still suffering alcoholic, and its primary rationale is that the message can be more effectively and consistently delivered when the member groups share their experience, strength and hope in delivering the message.


It is important to note that the Capital District Central Office is a service organization available to all groups in the Capital District, whether they contribute to its support or not.


The main functions of the Capital District Central Office are to:



  • Operate a 24-hour "Hotline" answering service directing callers to local meetings, arranging AA member contacts for newcomers, and otherwise extending the hand of AA to all who reach out for help.
  • Maintain a centrally located business office.
  • Compile, display and distribute A.A. literature and information about AA events and activities.
  • Perform all other functions which serve our primary purpose, as may be directed by the AA groups.
  • Publish an AA Newsletter