Bridging the Gap (BTG) is a temporary contact program for alcoholics leaving treatment or incarceration.
Getting back to the "real world" is never easy for an alcoholic. We admitted our first days out were challenging, that we were worried about staying sober. One "slippery" place is between the door of the facility and the nearest A.A. group or meeting. This is where the BTG program comes in.
Once you are discharged or released from treatment or incarceration, an A.A. volunteer will reach out and arrange to meet you at your first A.A. meetings, explain the value of having a sponsor, and introduce you to the local fellowship and program of Alcoholics Anonymous.
There are two ways to contact us:
We will make every effort to reach you on the day of your release.
The purpose of Bridging the Gap is to assist those released from treatment center or incarceration make a successful transition to Alcoholics Anonymous in their local community. Do you have 6 months of sobriety and a desire to do real 12th step work? If so, being a "temporary contact" in Bridging the Gap may be for you.
As a BTG team member, when someone of your gender, age, and local area requests help, a committee member will check that you are available and provide contact information so you can make contact. You may work in tandem with another BTG team member.
Basic goals of the BTG program are:
To become a volunteer, just fill out a volunteer form (CLICK HERE) and someone will reach out to you. To learn more about becoming a contact volunteer, see the pamphlet below.
Please email treatment@aaworcester.org or call (508) 752-9000 with any questions.
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Worcester Area Intergroup 100 Grove St # 314 Worcester MA 01605
Phone: (508) 752 9000 Email: steps@aaWorcester.org