AREA 34 TREATMENT COMMITTEE

A.A.'s Bridging the GAP Program (BTG)

What is Bridging the Gap? Bridging the Gap is a temporary contact program for individuals getting out of treatment or other facilities. A separate program, “Contact upon release” has been created for those leaving correctional facilities. The concept behind “Bridging the Gap” (BTG) is as old as Alcoholics Anonymous itself — one drunk talking to another, each reinforcing the other’s understanding that they can find a way to face life sober, and build meaningful relationships without alcohol. In order to bridge the gap, A.A. members have volunteered to be temporary contacts and introduce newcomers to Alcoholics Anonymous. 

Reprinted with permission AAWS – Pamphlet: Bridging the Gap.

If you are inside a treatment facility wanting help from an A.A. member when you get out, please fill out the form:

Requesting a Temporary Contact

REQUESTING A TEMPORARY CONTACT
for NEWLY SOBER people requesting
help transitioning
to the outside world

If you are an A.A. member who would like to volunteer to help those in Treatment Facility after release to get them connected to A.A., fill out the form: 

 Become a Temporary Contact

BECOME A TEMPORARY CONTACT
for A.A. MEMBER VOLUNTEERS
helping people transition
to the outside world
Suggestions for Bridging the Gap for A.A. Volunteers
Do's & Don't's

If you have any questions or would 

like more information please contact the 

BTG Coordinator at: 

bridgingthegap@area34aa.org 

or the Treatment Committee Chair at:  

treatment@area34aa.org

Bridging the Gap Procedures

  • A confined person with a drinking problem is eligible for this program when they are within three months of being released. 

  • They fill out a form giving their name, age, gender, and release date along with a phone number and address where released if possible; a general location. 

  • Bridging the Gap Coordinator will match them with a suitable temporary contact, taking into consideration – age, gender, and destination.

  • After selection, the temporary A.A. contact will confirm the request with the new member. 

  • The new member and the temporary contact will then make arrangements to meet after the release date and attend an A.A. meeting together.

Click on the flyer to access the PDF. Please share with your groups!!

ATTENTION AA MEMBERS LOOKING FOR SERVICE WORK??

Please join us for our Treatment Committee meeting on the 

4th Tuesday of each month virtually at 5pm. 

 

Our committee also meets at the Area Assembly in person. 

Follow the link below to connect directly to our virtual committee meeting.

 

We welcome ALL AA MEMBERS. 

Specifically: District Treatment Contacts & Treatment Committee Chairs –

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