Unlocking the Path to Recovery: Key Insights on AA Treatment and Accessibilities in Area 79 for GSRs Engaging with the Area Chair: Essential Questions for GSRs to Delve into AA Discussions

Treatment and Accessibility of AA in Area 79: 1. Accessibility: Three main goals include ensuring all meetings are accessible, providing reasonable accommodations for special events, and outreach to those who cannot attend traditional meetings due to disability or health concerns. This also includes resources for non-English speakers and deaf or hard-of-hearing members. 2. Treatment Facilities: AA in Area 79 can have subcommittees that focus on carrying the message of AA into treatment facilities such as hospitals or rehabilitation centers. These meetings are usually set up just like regular meetings but are locked to the outside community. 3. Bridging the Gap: This is a transitional program that helps members move from a treatment facility back into the usual routine of attending regular meetings. 4. Literatures and Guidelines: Every GSR should familiarize themselves with General Service Conference-approved literature for information regarding treatment and accessibility committees. AA Guidelines are also a good source of shared experience from a variety of members locally, nationally, and internationally. 5. Interacting with professionals: As a GSR, understanding how to interact with non-AA professionals when setting up meetings or sharing information about AA is crucial. 6. Cooperation: Ensure collaboration between districts and neighboring areas to ensure A.A.’s presence remains viable within facilities, in consideration to the ‘Singleness of purpose’ tradition. Questions a GSR (General Service Representative) could ask the area chair: 1. What does the chair perceive as being the most significant barriers in our area to providing accessible AA meetings and how are we addressing these barriers? 2. How can I best support the treatment facilities program in my role as GSR? 3. In regards to treatment facilities, how do you see our current cooperation and coordination efforts? Are there areas where these could be improved or expanded? 4. How can we engage more members to volunteer for service opportunities at local treatment facilities? 5. As a GSR, how can I help to make our literature and accessibility resources more known and used within our AA group? 6. Are there any specific resources or guidelines that could be beneficial for me to read and understand as a GSR? Remember, it's essential to have open communication and to stay involved to ensure the proper flow of information from the groups to the district, area, and the General Service Office.