Public Information

DA's Twelfth Step asks us to carry our message to the debtor who still suffers. Working through the principle of attraction, not promotion, we carry that message to the public in an informative, accurate, and nonsensational way.

We can use the tools on this page to help us be more effective in bringing the DA program within reach of those who want it.

The International Public Information Manual
A handbook for members, groups, Intergroups and area groups that need material to help spread the word about D.A. Explains how to attract new members, encourage support for D.A. and use appropriate methods to reach out to professionals, hospitals and institutions, and local media. (revised 2006)
Item #S-103, 40-page manual, $2.50

The P.I. Manual is available for on-line viewing/download

The following files from the P.I. Manual are available separately:

DA History
Media Guidelines
Memo To Media
Outreach Letter
Outreach Letter To Professionals
PSA-CD-Enclosure Letter
Response Letter

Public Information Representative Guidelines
Groups and intergroups sometimes use Public Information Representatives to carry the DA message to the news media and helping professions. This document discusses the PIR's role and the importance of working within DA's 12 Traditions.

The PIR Guidelines, a 2-page document, is available for on-line viewing/download

Frequently Asked Questions for PI Reps, is available for on-line viewing/download

Debtors Anonymous
General Service Office
PO Box 920888
Needham, MA 02492-0009
Toll Free: 800-421-2383 - US Only
781-453-2743
781-453-2745 (FAX)
office@debtorsanonymous.org