District 1 Meetings – 1:00 pm on the last Sunday of each month
George Dixon Center, 2501 Gottingen St., Halifax
District 2 Meetings – 1:00 pm on the third Sunday of each month
3 Dundas St, Dartmouth
District 1 DCM (District Committee Member)
DCM1: Tom R.
(902) 830-9844
DCM1.AAHalifax@gmail.com
Alt DCM 1: Fred D.
DCM1.AAHalifax@gmail.com
District 2 DCM (District Committee Member)
DCM 2: Barry H.
(902) 209-8702
DCM2.AAHalifax@gmail.com
Alt DCM 2: Bob R.
DCM2.AAHalifax@gmail.com
PI (Public Information)
PI Chair: Elaine B.
(902) 406 – 6235
PublicInformation.AAHalifax@gmail.com
The Public Information function in Alcoholics Anonymous follows the principals of being about “attraction not promotion” and of remaining anonymous. It’s goal is to carry the message to the still suffering alcoholic. This can take various forms including distribution of literature, airing of public service announcements on television and radio, presentations and speakers for groups.
CPC (Cooperation with the Professional Community)
CPC Chair: Earlene R.
CPC.AAHalifax@gmail.com
While Alcoholics Anonymous does not formally associate itself with any organization it recognizes the contribution of medical, psychotherapy, and other professionals who may interact with alcoholics, and wishes to cooperate with them. Activities include distribution of AA literature at medical facilities, presentations, having students attend an AA meeting.
Treatment Facilities
Treatment Facilities: Alex L.
Treatment.AAHalifax@gmail.com
Opportunities for Alcoholics Anonymous cooperation with treatment facilities such as treatment centres, detox facilities, post-treatment (dry) housing, etc., include holding meetings or speaking at the facility, making AA literature available, clients connecting with active AA members.
Corrections
Corrections Chair: Maria R.
Corrections.AAHalifax@gmail.com
Opportunities for cooperation with corrections facilities include holding meetings within the facilities or on the ‘outside’ with parolees, mentoring newly released inmates with the Bridging the Gap program, making literature available.