Cooperation with the Professional Community

Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) is A.A.'s official contact with members of the Professional Community. You only need to be sober and have a desire to serve.

What We Do:

A.A.'s Committee for the Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) provides information about A.A. to members of the community whose profession may bring them in regular contact with anyone who may suffer from the disease of alcoholism.

In practice, the message we carry is simply an extension of the 12 step approach, carry the A.A. message to the alcoholic who still suffers, by informing the person in a position of trust of what A.A. is, what A.A. does and what A.A. does not do.

Why We Do It:

Many professionals have not had the opportunity to find out how the A.A. program works. There are a great many misconceptions about A.A. in the professional community.

Unless we work with these professionals many practicing alcoholics may never find us.

The C.P.C. committee is prepared to meet with any professional groups or individuals that would like more information about A.A. for use in their contact with the suffering alcoholic.

How We Do It:

Our methods will employ:

• Letters
• Direct Calls
• Panels
• Presentations

Professionals can include:

• Physicians
• Clergy
• Educators
• Attorneys
• Social Workers
• Medical Professionals
• Psychologists
• Alcohol and Drug Counselors
• Business Professionals

A partial list of publications suggested for Professionals:

• A.A. As a Resource For The Health Care Professional
• Members of the Clergy Ask About A.A.
• If You Are A Professional
• Problems Other Than Alcohol
• Understanding Anonymity
• A.A. In Your Community
• A.A. At A Glance
• This is A.A.
• Is There an Alcoholic in the Workplace?
• A Message to Correctional Professionals
• A.A. in Treatment Settings
• A.A. In Correctional Facilities
• How A.A. Members Cooperate with Professionals
• A.A. Membership Survey

Committee Meetings

Meetings are at the Area Office on the 3rd Tuesday of each Month at 7:30 PM

How Can You Help?

There are many ways to get involved even if you do not wish to call on professionals face-to-face. The behind the scenes work that makes everything possible is just as rewarding and just as necessary if we are to carry the message.

This type of service work does not require much time. Due to its nature, very often it can be done at your convenience.

Important Links

Professional Referral Form

Volunteer Form

C.P.C. Guidelines
(G.S.O. Website)

For more information e-mail: cpc@nnjaa.org