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Module Three Implementing the project

Al-Anon Outreach to Treatment Facilities Building relationships between professionals and family members. Module Three Implementing the project. Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Module Three. Stage three, Implementation Contacting and meeting with staff

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Module Three Implementing the project

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  1. Al-Anon Outreach to Treatment FacilitiesBuilding relationships between professionals and family members Module Three Implementing the project Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

  2. Module Three • Stage three, Implementation • Contacting and meeting with staff • Maintaining relationship with staff • Transitioning family members from the facility into Al-Anon. Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

  3. Stage three,Implementation Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters,Inc.

  4. Making contact • Personal contact is best • Describe the types of potential service projects • Offer to meet with the staff member • Exchange contact information Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

  5. Arrive and depart on time Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

  6. Let staff share about the facility’s activities and goals Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

  7. Offer a basic explanation about Al-Anon Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

  8. “Keep It Simple” • Al-Anon’s purpose • Who can attend Al-Anon • Types of meetings • Our meeting format • Anonymity and confidentiality • How to obtain local information NO COMPLICATIONS ALLOWED! Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

  9. Al-Anon outreach literature • Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism magazine is strongly recommended • Local meeting schedules • Let staff assess the suitability of the items Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

  10. Provide local Al-Anon contact information Current meeting schedules Al-Anon telephone numbers Web site and e-mail addresses Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

  11. Maintaining a relationship with staff Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

  12. touch Stay in • Take the initiative • Maintain contact at periodic intervals • Ask for feedback about current service projects Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

  13. A schedule for our activities is essential • Things to include: • Presentation dates and • times. • Members’ names and • contact information. • Dates to replenish literature • and meeting schedules. • Dates to communicate with • staff. Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

  14. Adjust promptly to changes at the facility

  15. Transitioning family members from the facility to Al-Anon Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

  16. Remember how you felt at your first meeting? Family members are often • Exhausted • Overwhelmed • Distrustful • Fearful of being judged Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

  17. A “meeting before the meeting” Ask an Al-Anon member to meet with a family member before the Al-Anon meeting Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

  18. Find the balance between “swarming around” and “giving space” to the newcomer Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

  19. Service projects are a commitment Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

  20. Congratulations!Now it is time for Module Four Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

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