Treatment Facilities CommitteePURPOSETreatment facilities committees are formed to coordinate the work of individual A.A. members and groups who are interested in carrying our message of recovery to alcoholics in treatment facilities, and to set up means of “bridging the gap” from the facility to an A.A. group in the individual’s community. A treatment facilities committee may function within the structure of a general service committee on the area or district level or it may serve within the structure of a central office/inter-group. Prior to forming these committees, this Twelfth Step work is sometimes handled by an individual group or member. As A.A. groups grow in number in a community, experience suggests that a committee works more effectively. In some parts of the country, A.A.s interested in carrying the message into treatment and correctional facilities work together on Hospitals and Institutions committees independent of, but in cooperation with, general service and inter-group committees. This structure also works well—especially in areas where lines of communication between the various service entities remain open. Link to A.A. Guidelines by GSO To Get Involved Contact the Committee Chair, attend a committee meeting at Area Assembly or attend a district meeting where you live. View District Map here Current Activities Include:Institution Forum - Click HERE for a flyer Groups Can...Each group can elect a representative for the Treatment Committee to attend Western Area and work with treatment facilities. The group members can also volunteer to work as temporary contacts for people coming out of treatment.
1. Study the Treatment Facilities Workbook and related materials
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