Anonymous Alcoholics Offer Help During the Christmas Holidays - Anonymous Alcoholics Offer Help During the Christmas Holidays
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is offering extra support over the Christmas and New Year period. Meetings in Munich will run late into the evening on key holiday dates, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. The organisation also extends its hotline and contact centre hours to help those struggling with addiction during what can be a difficult time of year.
AA provides a lifeline for people dealing with alcohol addiction, particularly when feelings of loneliness or isolation intensify over the holidays. The group ensures that help remains available when many other services close for the festive season.
Beyond community meetings, AA has long supported inmates in correctional facilities. The first prison-based AA group in Germany was set up in 1986 at Munich’s Stadelheim Prison. Since then, similar groups have formed in prisons across the country, though participation remains entirely voluntary. For those inside or outside prison, accessing AA meetings or details requires coordination. Local AA groups publish meeting times, while prison-based sessions are arranged through the facility’s social services or chaplaincy. The national AA service can also provide guidance on finding support.
The extended holiday services aim to ensure no one faces addiction alone during the festive period. AA’s hotline and late-night meetings offer immediate help, while prison groups continue to provide support behind bars. Anyone seeking information is advised to contact their local AA branch or the relevant prison administration.
