Community Information Sessions
These events educate the public about Food Addiction and the FA program of recovery
Information sessions are designed to educate the general public and professionals about FA. We offer two types of information sessions each with its own format: a session for the community and a session for professionals. These sessions can be organized at the Intergroup or Chapter level, the Local Service Group level, or the meeting level, with PI Representatives coordinating the work.
Community Information Sessions
Community Information Sessions are designed to educate the general public about FA recovery. They are meant to reach suffering food addicts who might be curious, and people in their lives who might be concerned.
Often fellowships or meetings reach a point where meetings are robust and stable and have members able to sponsor newcomers. Information Sessions can also provide an opportunity for newcomers and the fellowship to hear from members from outside the area, who can convey the hope of long-term abstinence.
Resources for Running an Information Session
- Information Session Task List
- Frequently Asked Questions at Information Sessions
- Information Session Calendar Announcement (Long Version)
- Information Session Calendar Announcement (Short Version)
- Information Session Meeting Format
- Information Session Trifold Template
- Information Session Flyer Template
- Submit a request to post an upcoming FA Information Session on the FA Events Calendar
- View upcoming FA Information Sessions on the FA Events Calendar; select "Information Sessions" for Event Type
- View upcoming FA Information Sessions in a list; select "Information Sessions" for Event Type
Introduction to Public Information Work
Outreach to the General Public
- Health Fairs
- Sponsoring Community Trifold Racks
- Information Sessions for the General Public
- Upcoming Information Sessions
- Calendar Postings for Meetings and Information Sessions
- PI Materials: Banners and Tablecloths
- Health Care Outreach
- Information Session for Professionals
- Faith Community Outreach
- Outreach to Schools and Colleges
- Working with Print and Broadcast Media
- FA Podcasts
- Calendar Postings for Meetings and Information Sessions
- Policy on Paid Ads
- Digital Outreach Subcommittee
- Internet and Social Media Guidelines
- Media Watch
- Weblinks
- FA Podcast
- Calendar Postings for Meetings and Information Sessions