Service beyond the home group
Carrying the A.A. message in Placer County
Committees connect A.A. with people who may not be able to find us on their own. Their work includes welcoming people leaving treatment or incarceration, bringing meetings into facilities, and sharing information with the public and professionals.
Connections after treatment or incarceration
Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap helps people leaving treatment centers, hospitals, and correctional facilities connect with A.A. in the community where they will be living. A temporary contact provides a familiar face at those first local meetings and introduces the newcomer to other A.A. members.
Temporary contacts
- Meeting newcomers at local A.A. meetings.
- Introducing them to members and helping them build a network of A.A. contacts.
- Sharing experience with sponsorship and belonging to a home group.
This is a temporary connection to A.A.; it does not establish a sponsorship relationship. Volunteers may work with another member, and participation depends on their availability.
A.A. meetings inside facilities
Hospitals & Institutions (H&I)
H&I carries the A.A. message to alcoholics who are confined in hospitals and institutions and cannot attend community meetings. H&I Area 34 serves Placer County west of Donner Summit. Its work is guided by A.A.’s Twelve Traditions.
Committee service
Members bring A.A. meetings into facilities, coordinate meeting rosters, and maintain communication with facility staff. Group representatives connect their home groups with H&I and share information about its work.
Service requirements depend on the position and facility. The local brochure describes volunteer roles, sobriety requirements, orientation, and facility clearance.
Information for the wider community
Public Information & Cooperation with the Professional Community
PI/CPC helps the public and professionals understand A.A., its purpose, and how people with drinking problems can find it. The committee responds to inquiries and makes A.A. information available in the places people already turn for help.
Public information
Work with schools, libraries, civic organizations, local media, and community events makes accurate information about A.A. more widely available.
Professional community
Contact with doctors, nurses, counselors, social workers, educators, and other professionals helps them understand A.A. as a resource for people they serve.
Committee activities
- Distributing A.A. literature, meeting lists, and contact information.
- Maintaining literature displays and keeping meeting information current.
- Providing presentations for community groups and professional organizations.
- Staffing A.A. information booths at health fairs.
Committee email
pi-cpc@aaplacer.org