named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Corrections Outreach Program
Facilitates volunteer AA members speaking at Suffolk County correctional facilities to share recovery experiences with incarcerated individuals
SIA Hotline
24/7 telephone service connecting individuals with alcohol use disorder to AA meetings, volunteers, and recovery resources
SIA Meeting Finder
Online and printed directory listing in-person, online, and hybrid AA meetings in Suffolk County, updated by group representatives and available via web and mobile app
Service Sponsorship Program
Supports AA members in understanding service roles, traditions, and organizational structure through mentorship and training
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 3 activities
- Facilitating peer recovery through open membership and sponsorshipProvides open membership to individuals seeking to stop drinking, facilitates peer sharing of experience, strength, and hope, and supports new members through sponsorship and engagement in home group activities such as literature distribution and meeting attendance.
- Operating as a self-supporting volunteer organizationFunctions as a self-supporting, volunteer-driven group that provides Alcoholics Anonymous services without membership dues or fees, funded entirely by voluntary contributions from members.
- Providing multilingual email support and online meeting accessOffers email support at help@suffolkny-aa.org for general inquiries and at hispanicrep@suffolkny-aa.org for Spanish-speaking individuals; provides online and app-based Meeting Finder tools in English and Spanish to locate local or virtual AA meetings.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Conducting internal governance and bylaws reviewConducts regular review of organizational bylaws and proposes amendments for approval by the membership to ensure effective governance and alignment with AA principles.
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Religious Support for Incarcerated Individuals 1 activity
- Conducting outreach and service activities in correctional facilitiesProvides volunteer speakers to inmates in Suffolk County correctional facilities as part of outreach efforts to carry the AA message to those who still suffer.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distributing Alcoholics Anonymous literature and meeting listsProvides access to AA literature through a physical office and facilitates distribution to member groups at SIA Business Meetings; produces and distributes updated printed meeting lists twice annually in April and October, available online, in print, and via QR code handouts.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Maintaining archival and historical collections for AA in Suffolk CountyMaintains an archive to preserve the original message of recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous, including stories and artifacts from Suffolk County; collects and accepts donations of AA-related memorabilia and historical materials for preservation and future access.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Operating a 24/7 hotline for AA group connectionsOperates a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week hotline at 631-669-1124 to connect individuals with Alcoholics Anonymous groups and members; also maintains a dedicated Spanish-language hotline at 631-639-4181.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizing fellowship and recreational events for membersOrganizes recreational and fellowship activities including a softball game between SIA and SGS and a fishing trip for members to support community building and recovery through shared experience.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Organizing intergroup coordination and general meetingsHolds monthly general meetings for representatives from member groups to coordinate support services and discuss strategies for carrying the AA message; conducts quarterly in-person speaker exchange meetings on the second Saturday of March, June, September, and December.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Engaging volunteers in archival and communication projectsEngages volunteers in archival work such as research, photography, transcription, and document organization; hosts recurring Web Committee meetings every second Thursday at 6 PM to support electronic communications and website operations for Suffolk AA groups.
- Supporting volunteer engagement and service role developmentConducts monthly orientation sessions for new group representatives, prepares members for elected service roles in district activities, and supports engagement in AA service through participation in district meetings and understanding of AA history and structure.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$105K
Contributions & grants$105K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$690%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$100K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$132K
Cash—
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Net assets$132K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.5%
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- A.A. World Services Network — Relies on A.A. World Services for official literature and resources, including the 'Big Book' and Meeting Guide app.
- A.A. World Services, Inc. Network — Member of the national A.A. network, reprints official literature with permission.
- AA Grapevine Partner — Partner in providing literature for distribution at AA meetings.
- AA Grapevine, Inc. Network — Reprints content from The AA Grapevine, referred to as “our meeting in print,” indicating affiliation with the international AA publication.
- AA La Viña Partner — Partner in providing literature for distribution at AA meetings.
- AA Meeting Guide App Partner — Shares meeting information with the AA Meeting Guide App for national access.
- Alcoholics Anonymous Network — Member of the Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship network
- Alcoholics Anonymous Network — Member organization within the Alcoholics Anonymous network, facilitating connections to AA groups and members.
- General Service Office Network — Part of A.A.'s national and international service structure through the General Service Office.
- NY Intergroup Partner — Participates in quarterly virtual speaker exchanges hosted by NY Intergroup.
- Peconic Star Partner — Charter boat service providing vessel for the SIA fishing trip.
- Queens Intergroup Partner — Invited to participate in monthly virtual speaker exchanges hosted by Queens Intergroup.
- SGS Partner — Co-participant in a service-oriented softball game with SIA.
- SIA Office Partner — Operational hub for literature distribution and volunteer coordination.
- Suffolk County Correctional Facilities Partner — Coordinates access for A.A. volunteers to provide recovery support in county jails.
- The A.A. Grapevine, Inc. Network — Reprints content with permission from The A.A. Grapevine, Inc., indicating affiliation with the broader AA fellowship network.
- True North Community Church Partner — Hosts the Suffolk Intergroup monthly general meeting and new representative orientation at its facility.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Confidential Peer Connection Systemmethodology: confidential_peer_supportBy providing anonymous, peer-staffed phone support, the organization lowers barriers to entry for newcomers, because privacy and relatability increase the likelihood of first contact and sustained engagement.
- Decentralized, Self-Reporting Information Networkmethodology: community_sourced_updatesBy relying on group self-reporting and community-sourced updates, the organization maintains accurate and timely meeting information, because local ownership ensures relevance and responsiveness better than top-down data management.
- Experiential Fellowship Through Recreation and Servicemethodology: fellowship_through_recreationBy integrating recovery with recreational and service activities, the organization fosters meaningful connections and sustained engagement, because shared experiences build trust and reinforce commitment to sobriety more effectively than formal meetings alone.
- Peer-Led Mutual Aid Modelmethodology: mutual_aidBy leveraging shared lived experience and reciprocal support, members sustain their own recovery while helping others achieve sobriety, because the act of giving support reinforces personal commitment and creates a self-reinforcing recovery ecosystem.
- Rotational Service Participationmethodology: rotational_serviceBy rotating service roles among members, the organization ensures broad access and prevents power concentration, because shared responsibility fosters inclusivity, reduces burnout, and models recovery as collective stewardship.