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AA in VR — Virtual Reality AA Meetings

AA in VR virtual reality meeting room

AA in VR brings Alcoholics Anonymous meetings to life in virtual reality, accessible from home with or without a headset. Members attend as avatars in immersive 3D meeting rooms on platforms including Meta Horizon Worlds and VRChat. Spatial audio makes voices sound as if people are sitting nearby — far closer to the feel of an in-person AA meeting than a video call. Full anonymity is protected by design: no real names, no visible faces, no location data.
AA in VR grew from the COVID-19 pandemic, when virtual reality filled the connection gap that video conferencing left behind. Meetings follow traditional AA formats — speaker meetings, Big Book discussions, open sharing — and are open to anyone worldwide. No VR experience required. Visit aainvr.org to find meeting times and get started.

PI/CPC Working Group

PI and CPC Workbooks are freely available from aa.org

The PI/CPC Working Group brings together AA members committed to carrying the message of recovery into the public square. Current and past Public Information and Cooperation with the Professional Community chairs, service volunteers, and interested AA and Al-Anon members all participate. The only requirement is a desire to carry the message.
The PI/CPC Working Group moderates the PI/CPC Category in the TIAA Forum, where members share outreach ideas and coordinate efforts. PI committees reach the general public through schools, media, and digital materials. CPC committees educate professionals — healthcare providers, courts, educators, and employers — about what AA is and what it offers. GSO supports both through workbooks, templates, and the About A.A. newsletter. For more information, contact picpceastbay@gmail.com.

NAAAW – National A.A. Archives Workshop

The National AA Archives Workshop (NAAAW) is an annual gathering hosted by a rotating Host Committee selected through an open bidding process. Workshop guidelines and direction are set by group conscience through its Advisory and Guidance Committees.
Sessions follow an A.A. Forum format, centering on the shared experience, strength, and hope of archivists and Archives Committee members from across the fellowship. Each workshop aims to renew energy, strengthen communication, and advance the practical work of A.A. archiving — sharing information, methods, procedures, and ethics in a spirit of service.
Consistent with A.A.’s primary purpose, NAAAW members work to preserve the integrity of the A.A. message and the history of the fellowship, ensuring that record of recovery remains available to current and future members.

NAATW – National A.A. Technology Workshop

The National AA Technology Workshop (NAATW) is an annual gathering for A.A. members interested in using technology in service to the fellowship. Attendees share experience, connect with like-minded members, and bring ideas back to their home groups and service committees.
NAATW members are volunteers with no special authority — experienced across technology fields but grounded in A.A. principles. The group suggests service roles, encourages sharing of useful solutions, offers experience to other service committees, and works to develop deeper guidance on applying A.A. Traditions to technology questions.
The NAATW steering community ensures continuity of the Workshop, preserves and shares Workshop content, and serves as a clearinghouse for those working at the intersection of technology and A.A. service.

Code for Recovery(C4R)

Code for Recovery (C4R) is a nonprofit volunteer organization that builds and maintains open-source technology tools for 12-step recovery communities. Their mission — “Software for Servants” — focuses on empowering local AA service bodies to manage and share accurate meeting information across multiple platforms.
Their core projects, all available on GitHub, include the 12 Step Meeting List (TSML), a WordPress plugin for managing and publishing meeting schedules; TSML-UI, an embeddable interface that displays meeting data in searchable list and map formats; a PDF generator for printable meeting schedules; and a Google Sheets integration for groups without WordPress infrastructure. Together, these tools allow AA Districts, Intergroups, Central Offices, and Areas to keep meeting information current and accessible. C4R also develops and maintains the software behind the Online Intergroup’s meeting list, with a new suite of apps in active development.
C4R welcomes volunteers who are developers and members of a 12-step or similar recovery program. Skills in PHP, TypeScript, React, or related technologies are valued, including those still learning.
The organization is self-supporting through the 7th Tradition, relying entirely on voluntary contributions from those who find their work valuable.

OIAA – Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous

OIAA connects AA members worldwide with online meetings and supports groups using technology to carry the message.
The Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (OIAA) is an international service entity founded in February 1996. It operates under AA’s Ninth Tradition as a nonprofit organization. Its core mission is using technology to carry the A.A. message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
OIAA maintains a comprehensive, searchable directory of online AA meetings. The directory is available 24/7 in multiple languages and formats. Consequently, members anywhere in the world can find a meeting that fits their schedule and needs. This service is especially valuable for members who cannot attend in-person meetings due to physical disabilities, remote locations, or health concerns.
Furthermore, OIAA supports over 1,000 online groups as an umbrella organization. It provides guidance on AA Traditions, meeting formats, and anonymity in digital spaces. It also fosters connection between online groups and the broader AA service structure, including the General Service Office.
Additionally, OIAA runs a 12th Step Committee. Volunteers respond to emails from individuals seeking help with a drinking problem, often providing nearly immediate assistance.
OIAA welcomes participation from all AA members interested in online service.

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