About Us
General Service Area 45 of Alcoholics Anonymous (aka "Area 45") is a geographic area that includes parts of Central Jersey and South Jersey. A.A. groups within Area 45 elect General Service Representatives (GSRs) to represent their group in the A.A. Service Structure. One responsibility of a GSR is to take part in back-and-forth communication and dialogue with the person from Area 45 (the "Delegate") that is elected (every 2 years) to represent Area 45 at the annual General Service Conference in New York City.
There are smaller geographic areas within Area 45 that possess their own organization structure, their own activities, and carry the message of A.A. on a more local level. For instance, Area 45 is divided into four "Sections" (1,2,3 and 4) and within these four sections there are smaller groupings called "Districts". Area 45 has an elected panel of six individuals as well as a group of appointed committee chairpersons. The work of A.A. is accomplished by many hands, working together.
Service Events
The Area 45 Handbook explains these key events held throughout the year. Consider attending these events to participate in our service work:
Area Assembly (Quarterly)
Area Committee Meeting (Quarterly)
General Service Convention (Annually)
Mini-Conference (Annually)
Day of Sharing (Annually)
2025 Virtual NERAASA
This annual Service Assembly is being hosted by Area 45
The Northeast Regional Alcoholics Anonymous Service Assembly (NERAASA) is for GSRs, DCMs, Area Committee Members and Intergroup and Central Office Representatives of the Northeast Region to come together and discuss General Service Conference related issues and concerns affecting A.A. as a whole, as well as pertinent aspects of recovery, unity and service common to the Areas of the Northeast Region.
Registration is open for this event.
Scholarships, provided by Area 45, are available. (see flyer)
Apply for a Scholarship
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Register at the NERAASA website and pay the $35 registration fee.
- Complete the Scholarship Google form using the link below.
- Forward your event registration confirmation email, (from NERAASA) to: [email protected]
- You will be reimbursed $35.
2) SCHOLARSHIP GOOGLE FORM LINK
News
Area 45 Convention - March 2025
Registration is now open for the 59th Annual Convention for Area 45.
It will be held again at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City with the them of "Beyond My Wildest Dreams"....lions and tigers and bears...oh my! Discounted Hotel stay, dining options and so much more to see on this Recovery Safari weekend.
A.A. International Convention
Taking place once every five years, the A.A. International Convention marks the anniversary of Bill W.’s first meeting with Dr. Bob and the birth of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935. A.A. members and their families and friends from around the globe attend the event. At the International Convention people attend meetings, workshops, dances and events. A highlight is the traditional flag ceremony to celebrate sobriety worldwide.
Calendar of Events/Meetings
Announcements
Find an A.A. Meeting near you
Attend a local A.A. meeting, in person or by your phone/tablet/computer - Learn more...
Call a local A.A. Hotline
Cape Atlantic Intergroup
(Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean Counties)
609-641-8855
Central Jersey Intergroup
(Mercer County)
609-586-6900
South Jersey Intergroup
(Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Ocean, Salem and Cumberland Counties)
856-486-4444
Helpful Links
Accessibilities Survey
Are there barriers to accessing A.A. we can address....in our literature, our meetings? How can we make A.A. easier for anyone with a disability?
Please take this survey and help the Accessibility Committee hear your voice. SURVEY LINK
A.A. World Services
A.A. Grapevine
Young People In A.A.
Al-Anon
NJ Al-Anon & Alateen
Northern NJ Area 44
NERAASA
Regional A.A. Forum Calendar
Service Manuals/Kits
A.A. Service Manual
District Committee Mbr (DCM) Kit
General Service Rep (GSR) Kit
The Area 45 Handbook
