OC H&I
Orange County Hospitals & Institutions Committee
To carry the message of Alcoholics Anonymous® to the alcoholic who is confined in a hospital or institution.
About Us
To carry the message of Alcoholics Anonymous® to the alcoholic who is confined in a hospital or institution.
“Each group has but one primary purpose – to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.” — 5th Tradition
“AA, as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.” — 9th Tradition
Our History
OC H&I traces its roots back to 1942 at San Quentin State Prison, where Warden Clinton Duffy invited Alcoholics Anonymous into the institution after observing how closely alcohol was tied to recidivism. San Quentin Group #1 became the very first H&I group — and the model our committee still follows today: bringing the message of recovery directly to those confined in hospitals and institutions who cannot come to us.
Membership
We welcome you to join us at one of our orientation sessions and business meetings.
Sobriety
1 year of continuous sobriety.
Orientation
Attend an orientation session. Only one attendance is required, though we recommend attending before your first business meeting to ask questions and learn about volunteer opportunities.
Business Meetings
Attend 3 consecutive business meetings.
Meeting Schedule
Second Sunday of every month
- Institutions
- Orientation 3:15 PM · Meeting 4:00 PM
- Hospitals
- Orientation 5:15 PM · Meeting 6:00 PM
Contribute
Your contribution helps us carry the message to those who cannot come to us.
Contribute by Mail
Checks can be made payable to “Orange County H&I” and mailed to:
Orange County H&I92 Corporate Park, Suite C-115
Irvine, CA 92606
FAQ
Have questions? Check out our frequently asked questions.
Contact
Have a question? Send us a message below. Please understand we are volunteers and may need up to 72 hours to respond.
If you're interested in volunteering or becoming a member, please attend one of our orientation sessions — it's the fastest way to get involved.