Area 93 Bridging the Gap
Each group has but one primary purpose—to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers. — Tradition 5
What is Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap (BTG) helps alcoholics transition smoothly from treatment centers, hospitals, and correctional facilities to AA meetings in their local community.
Volunteer AA members serve as Temporary Contacts, accompanying newcomers to up to six meetings and introducing them to other members in their AA community.
Matches are typically made by gender and, when possible, by age. This service isn't intended to create a sponsor–sponsee relationship, but simply to offer support and connection.
Like all 12th Step work, participation in BTG is strictly voluntary and never compensated.
BTG is part of the Area 93 AA Treatment Committee, working closely with Treatment, Corrections, and Hospitals & Institutions (H&I) committees. Together, we help fulfill AA’s primary purpose, as expressed in Tradition Five:
“Each group has but one primary purpose—to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.”
Getting Help
If you are being released from a facility and would like to request a Bridging the Gap Volunteer to introduce you to AA in your community.
Volunteer Sign-up
If you are an AA member with at least one year of sobriety and would like to be a Temporary Volunteer to introduce a Newcomer to AA in your community.
Treatment Committee
If you would like more information on the Area 93 Treatment Committee and Bridging the Gap.
Files
If you would like resources on the Area 93 Bridging the Gap.
Contact Us
If you are an AA member with at least one year of sobriety and would like to be a Temporary Volunteer to introduce a Newcomer to AA in your community.
Hospitals and Institutions Committees
If you would like more information on the Hospitals and Institutions Committees in Area 93, Area 8, Area 9 and Area 5.