Alcoholics Anonymous & Al-Anon · West Fort Worth
Whether you're new to the program or new to Fort Worth, you're welcome here. We care.
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Every AA and Al-Anon meeting at the Glass House, in person and online, in one place. Pick a day to see what's on.
Every online meeting is on Zoom. Camera on or off, both are fine. You don't need an account and you don't have to say anything.
Each meeting has its own Zoom room. The link, Meeting ID and passcode sit next to that meeting on the schedule above — there is no single room for everything.
Something not working? Email and someone will help.
Taking a turn chairing? See chairing an online meeting.
Where a time is listed twice — once In person, once Online only — those are two different meetings, not one meeting you can join either way.
Before joining online, it's worth reading A.A.'s guide to anonymity on the internet.
Founded June 10, 1983
The Glass House began when a few A.A. members on the west side of Fort Worth wanted a group of their own, with spirituality as its cornerstone. They started in each other's living rooms over covered-dish suppers, outgrew the space within months, and remodeled a small house on Houghton Street. The group held its first meeting there on the 48th anniversary of A.A.'s founding — the shellac on the podium built by founder Don A. still wet. It's the same podium we use today.
The name was put to a vote. "Glass House" won over "Founder's Group," for the idea that a member has nothing to hide: open, trusting, and cared for.
In 1984 three members spotted a disused building on Hemsell Place after a day of shopping, climbed on the car to peer through the windows, and knew. There was no central heat or air, metal folding chairs, vinyl tile floors. Every Saturday for months was declared a work day. When the work was done, they turned to the real priority — carrying the message. A.A. and Al-Anon have been side by side here ever since.
"This once run-down building in west Fort Worth has become truly a hallowed hall. May it always be so."
Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. The lights, the coffee, the rent on Hemsell Place and this website are paid for by the people who walk through the doors.