Public Information & Cooperation with the Professional Community PI/CPC
Public Information (PI) – The purpose of P.I. service work is to provide accurate A.A. information to the public when requested. PI committees visit schools, businesses, and community meetings for this purpose.
The PI committee also serves as a resource for our friends in the local media, emphasizing our Traditions of anonymity, singleness of purpose and non-affiliation, as well as offering A.A. public service announcements to radio and television stations.
Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) – Members of these committees provide information about A.A. to those who have contact with alcoholic anonymous through their profession. This group includes Health Care professionals, educators, members of the clergy, lawyers, social workers, union leaders and industrial managers as well as those working in the field of alcoholism. Information is provided about where we are, what we are, what we can do, and what we cannot do.
A.A. Guidelines-PI/CPC – A.A. Guidelines are compiled from the shared experience of A.A. members in the various areas. They also reflect guidance given through the Twelve Traditions and the General Service Conference (U.S. and Canada). In keeping with our Tradition of Autonomy, except in matters affecting other groups or A.A. as a whole, most decisions are made by the group conscience of the members involved. The purpose of these Guidelines is to assist in reaching an informed group conscience.
- CLICK HERE for the GSO suggested guidelines for your PI/CPC Committee.
- CLICK HERE for more information on Alcoholics Anonymous-for new members or if you are referring someone to A.A.
- CLICK HERE Pamphlet-A.A. as a Resource for the Healthcare Professional
- CLICK HERE Open letter to Healthcare professionals
- CLICK HERE Pamphlet-A Message to Corrections Professionals
- CLICK HERE A.A. as a Resource for Drug and Alcohol Court
- CLICK HERE Pamphlet-Members of the Clergy Ask About A.A.
- CLICK HERE Pamphlet-Is there a Problem Drinker in the Workplace?
- CLICK HERE Pamphlet-If you are a professional
- CLICK HERE Pamphlet-Understanding Anonymity
PI/CPC-How Can You Help?
Statement of Purpose
PI/CPC – Public Information/Cooperation with the Professional Community serves two purposes:
The Public Information Committee provides accurate AA information to the public when requested. We carry the message by getting in touch with the media‚ schools‚ senior centers‚ libraries‚ hospitals‚ or any other appropriate venue‚ providing speakers and AA literature when asked. We emphasize our Traditions of anonymity‚ singleness of purpose, and non affiliation.
We share what AA is and what AA isn’t and also tell a bit of our personal stories to show how we have recovered from the disease of alcoholism through AA’s 12 steps. We provide meeting schedules and literature to hospitals‚ jails‚ police departments‚ courts‚ libraries, and senior centers.
The Cooperation with the Professional Community Committee provides information about AA to those who have contact with alcoholics through their profession – health care professionals‚ educators‚ clergy‚ law enforcement‚ court officials and those working in the field of alcoholism. The “Doctor Packet” and “Clergy Packet” are examples of reaching out to the professional community. Information is provided about where we are‚ what we are‚ what we can do and what we cannot do.
How do I get involved?
We invite any AA member who is interested in getting involved in PI/CPC work to attend our business meeting‚ as there is more to do than there are people to do it.
Where do you meet?
TBD