As members, though our personal positions regarding the directives and how it has affected our fellowship may differ, it is important to know where the fellowship’s liabilities end and where individuals may put themselves at legal risk. As members of Alcoholics Anonymous we have a vested interest in protecting the fellowship from the possibilities of litigation, or public controversies. It is important to know this document is not a directive, but rather it is a tool for consideration to protect the health and safety of everyone.

The role of RICS is to provide additional services to the groups and meetings allowing each to focus on their primary purpose of ‘Carrying the message to the alcoholic who still suffers’. The General Service structure of Alcoholics Anonymous places the Groups as the highest level of service, and as such the RI Central Service cannot direct what a Group can or cannot do. The RI Central Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous has been dedicated to providing the most updated and accurate information in regards to the COVID-19 Pandemic and its impact on our fellowship and ability to meet.

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