“Our fellowship is open to women and men, regardless of age, race, religion, ethnic background, marital status, or occupation. We welcome members of any sexual identity or orientation, whether they are gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual, or transgender.”
Find LGBTQ+ Meetings
SAA is open to members of all gender identities and sexual orientations. For those who would like to connect with meetings commonly attended by members of the LGBTQ+ community, there are several ways to find support.
Options for Attending LGBTQ+ Meetings:🔍 Use the SAA Meeting Search tool, which now includes an LGBT filter option under “Focus.”
📞 Join online and telemeetings, held throughout the week and open to members everywhere (choose “Online” or “Telemeeting” under “Meeting Type” on the meeting search).
🤝 Contact your local group or intergroup representative for additional meeting information.
📢 Share updates if you learn of new meetings explicitly welcoming of gender or sexual minorities, so our meeting database can be updated.
Find LGBTQ+ Sponsor
Finding a sponsor who understands your experience can be an important part of recovery. The ISO LGBT Outreach Subcommittee helps connect members with sponsors and other supportive resources. If you are seeking an LGBTQ+ sponsor or program support, you can reach out directly for assistance.
Ways to Get Support:
📧 Email the for sponsorship connections and support
📞 Contact the ISO office of SAA by phone/WhatsApp at +1-713-869-4902 or email info@saa-recovery.org.
👩 Connect with the Women’s Outreach Committee for sponsorship and telemeeting support
🤝 Reach out as often as needed — many members welcome contact with other LGBTQ+ people
LGBTQ+ Community Service Opportunities
Service is an important part of recovery and a way to connect with others in the LGBTQ+ SAA community. Whether through outreach, events, or fellowship, there are many opportunities to get involved and give back.
Ways to Participate:
🌈 LGBTQ+ Outreach Subcommittee – Support outreach efforts and help connect members with resources
🎤 Workshops – Attend or participate in workshops focused on recovery topics in the LGBTQ+ community
🌍 Convention – Join other members at the annual SAA International Convention, which includes LGBTQ+ fellowship opportunities
LGBTQ+ Resources
SAA provides a variety of resources created to support LGBTQ+ members in recovery. These materials share experience, strength, and hope, and offer perspectives that speak directly to the LGBTQ+ community.
Available Resources:
📚 Literature – Read pamphlets, the SAA Green Book, and other publications available online or in print
📝 LGBTQ+ Stories – Learn from personal stories of recovery shared by LGBTQ+ members (see below)
🎧 Recordings – Purchase talks and panels from past SAA International Conventions focused on LGBTQ+ recovery
The following stories from the Green Book are LGBT related.
