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BRIDGING THE GAP

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Description

The Bridging the Gap Committee facilitates very important 12th step work by pairing alcoholics leaving a facility or institution with temporary A.A. contacts who take them to 5 or 6 meetings. In addition, temporary A.A. contact introduces them to A.A. literature, other members of the program and acquaint them with the need for a sponsor and familiarizes them with the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.

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When they meet

Please refer to calendar under the "Events" page for next meeting information

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Volunteer Opportunities

Temporary A.A. Contact For Alcoholics Leaving Treatment or Incarceration

  • To volunteer as a temporary A.A. contact and help alcoholics get to meetings after being released from treatment (or in some cases incarceration) click here (https://bit.ly/2NkHXE8)

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District Bridging The Gap Committees

  • District Bridging The Gap Committees work to bring Bridging The Gap presentations in to institutions (usually attached to a meeting) and train groups on how to properly facilitate Bridging the Gap Presentations

  • District Bridging The Gap Committees actively distribute Temporary A.A. Contact Volunteer Sign Up Forms to local groups and share this information with the Area 13 Bridging The Gap Committee

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For other volunteer opportunities in the Bridging The Gap Committee please contact

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Responsibilities

Bridging the Gap activities include:

  • Visiting treatment facilities to show the film "Hope: Alcoholics Anonymous"

  • Making contact with treatment facilities to inform them about the temporary contact program

  • Facilitating regular presentations about Bridging the Gap program to alcoholics in treatment facilities

  • Making direct personal contact with clients before they are released from treatment.

  • Keeping a list of volunteers willing to take clients to an A.A. meeting on the day of the client’s release from treatment.

  • Explaining sponsorship to the newcomer and introduces them to fellow AA members.

  • Setting up a contact system for newly released clients.

  • Corresponding with AA members who are inmates in correctional facilities.

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For More Information

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