Info for Professionals
AA Resources for Healthcare and Treatment Professionals
Healthcare professionals, counselors, therapists, social workers, and treatment providers who work with individuals struggling with alcohol use disorders share a common goal with Alcoholics Anonymous: helping people achieve and maintain sobriety while building healthy, productive lives.
Why Work with Alcoholics Anonymous?
Alcoholics Anonymous has been supporting the professional community for over 85 years through our policy of “cooperation but not affiliation.” We provide evidence-based resources and support that complement professional treatment approaches, offering your clients ongoing support that research shows significantly improves long-term recovery outcomes.
Alcoholics Anonymous is grateful to the many professionals who have supported the A.A. program of recovery. Thousands of us owe our lives to them, and our debt of gratitude knows no bounds. A.A. is in a position to serve as a resource to you through its policy of “cooperation but not affiliation” with the professional community.
Reprinted from If You are a Professional… p. 3, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.
Who We Serve in the Professional Community
Our Public Information Committee regularly collaborates with:
- Medical Professionals: Doctors, nurses, addiction medicine specialists
- Mental Health Providers: Licensed therapists, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists
- Treatment Facilities: Inpatient and outpatient rehab centers, detox facilities
- Healthcare Systems: Hospitals, clinics, employee assistance programs
- Legal Professionals: Attorneys, judges, probation officers, court personnel
- Workplace Support: Human resources professionals, employee assistance coordinators
- Faith Community: Clergy members, chaplains, pastoral counselors
- Educational Institutions: School counselors, student services professionals
Comprehensive AA Resources for Professionals
Free Literature & Educational Materials – Access our complete library of professionally-focused pamphlets, including detailed information about AA’s approach to recovery, how to make appropriate referrals, and what clients can expect from AA meetings. All materials are available at no cost and can be shipped directly to your facility.
Custom Professional Presentations – Our trained AA volunteers provide educational presentations tailored to your staff’s needs. These sessions help professionals understand how AA works, when to refer clients, and how to support clients who are attending meetings. Presentations can be conducted at your facility at no charge.
Meeting Accompaniment Services – For professionals wanting to better understand the AA experience, we can arrange for an experienced AA member to accompany you to an open meeting. This firsthand experience helps you provide more informed guidance to your clients.
Anyone interested in learning more about A.A. is welcome to attend “Open” meetings and the following page describes the difference between Open And Closed AA Meetings. Open meetings are indicated with an “Open” on individual meeting pages. Attend at no cost as A.A. is self-supporting through voluntary contributions of its members.
Ongoing Professional Support – Subscribe to “About AA,” our quarterly newsletter designed specifically for professionals, featuring research updates, referral best practices, and success stories from the professional community.
In addition, much basic A.A. information, including the complete text of the book Alcoholics Anonymous, is available online at the AA World Services web site. At that site, there is also information on obtaining a free subscription to “About A.A.,” our newsletter for professionals.
Contact Our Public Information Committee
Our Public Information Committee is responsible for providing information on Alcoholics Anonymous. Please contact our Central Office at (831) 373-3713, or use the form below.