What does OC H&I do?
OC H&I facilitates panels bringing Alcoholics Anonymous meetings to hospitals, rehabs, and institutions where people are unable to attend regular AA meetings.
What is a panel?
A panel is one or more AA members going into a hospital, rehab, or facility to share their experience with AA.
How can I attend a panel?
Attend the business meeting and ask someone who is a panel leader to attend their regularly scheduled panel.
How do I become a panel leader?
Become an OC H&I member and volunteer to take the panel at the business meeting.
How often are panels?
A panel is usually held the same day of the week and week of the month (e.g. every 4th Saturday at 6pm).
How do I become a member?
- Have 1 year of continuous sobriety.
- Attend an orientation session (only one attendance is required).
- Attend 3 consecutive business meetings.
When is the business meeting?
Second Sunday of every month: Institutions meeting at 4:00 PM, Hospitals meeting at 6:00 PM.
When is orientation?
Second Sunday of every month: Institutions orientation at 3:15 PM, Hospitals orientation at 5:15 PM.
What's the difference between the Hospitals and Institutions subcommittees?
Panels handled by the Institutions subcommittee (e.g. jails and prisons) require clearance to attend. If you're interested in getting clearance to attend, attend the Institutions business meeting for more information.