Public Information (PI) in Alcoholics Anonymous means carrying the message of recovery to the still-suffering alcoholic by informing the general public about the A.A. programme. We carry the message by getting in touch with and responding to the media, schools, industry, and other organisations which can report on the nature and purpose of A.A. and what it can do for alcoholics.

As our co-founder, Bill W., wrote: Public Information takes many forms – the simple sign outside a meeting place that says “A.A. meeting tonight;” listing in local phone directories; distribution of A.A. literature; and radio and television shows using sophisticated media techniques. Whatever the form, it comes down to “one drunk carrying the message to another drunk,” whether through personal contact or through the use of third parties and the media.

On this page you will find a selection of Conference approved resources which can be used by individuals or groups to help carry the A.A. message.