GTAIS
Greater Toronto Al-Anon Information Service
The GTAIS provides a forum for the Al-Anon and Alateen groups within the Toronto geographic area to exchange and share information between groups and the public. GTAIS serves Districts 16-23 and any other group that has a group conscience to support it. The Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual (P-24/27) p.66 states that an Area Information Service (AIS) serves as an avenue, “for local public outreach service, which is channeled through the Districts whenever possible.”
To send a 7th Tradition Contribution to GTAIS etransfer to gtaisreserve@gmail.com or make a credit card contribution via Zeffy
Get Involved
Explore a wide range of service opportunities available with GTAIS
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Attend GTAIS Meetings
Attend the monthly meetings on Zoom the first Tuesday of each month.
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Become GTAIS Group Representative
Consider becoming a rep for your AFG. At your group’s next business meeting ask when the position will be available. AFG may select either the Alternate Group Rep or anyone with 1 year of Al-Anon or Alateen membership. Terms are 1 year as Alternative Rep followed by 1 year as Representative. Most AFG’s, however, are flexible.
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Telephone Answering Service
Volunteer for a shift with the GTAIS telephone answering service to answer calls from people seeking information about the Al-Anon or Alateen program, or about meeting information.
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Volunteer
Support Public Outreach initiatives in the GTA by volunteering at the Telephone Answering Service, Ontario Regional Conference (ORC), Day of Recovery, Pri-Med Conference booth etc.
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Sharing Information
Share information on Al-Anon and Intergroup events, conventions, anniversaries, and more happening in the GTAIS service area with your group members
What does GTAIS do for your group?
Telephone Answering Service (TAS)
Our Telephone Answering Service (TAS) is staffed by experienced Al-Anon members on Mondays through Fridays. On the weekends, a volunteer checks in and responds to messages. At any other time, the caller is invited to leave a message, and the call will be
returned by the person on the next shift. The Information Line can be reached at 416-410-3809.
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Poster Campaign
With an estimated over 2 million riders using the TTC daily, the GTAIS has placed posters with Al-Anon information into as many stations as possible for a number of years. Al-Anon members have shared heart-warming stories about how seeing the posters has helped them find their way to Al-Anon.
The Ontario Regional Conference (ORC) of AA with Al-Anon and Alateen Participation
Every year, GTAIS provides funding and volunteers to run the literature table and hospitality suite at the ORC. A chance to pick up reading material, to enjoy a moment of fellowship or serenity and to connect with others is built right into the weekend.
Al-Anon Day of Recovery
An Al-Anon Day of Recovery is offered each year either on Zoom or in person. This day is an opportunity for growth through story telling and sharing of experiences.
Pri-Med Conference
This premier conference for healthcare professionals happens at the International Centre in Mississauga every May. For three years, GTAIS has provided Literature, business cards, prescription pads with contact information along with providing a valuable resource for educating those in attendance at the conference. Volunteers continually report that many professionals have never heard of Al-Anon or realize the effects of alcoholism on the whole family so we believe this is a powerful initiative. This initiative is reviewed on an annual basis.
What’s Happening in the GTAIS?
Districts Served by GTAIS
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Mississauga
Mississauga, Oakville, Port Credit
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Peel, Halton
Acton, Bolton, Bramalea, Brampton, Georgetown, Milton, Nobleton, Woodbridge
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GTA North
Aurora, Bradford, Keswick, Newmarket, Orangeville, Stouffville
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Toronto North
Don Mills, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Toronto
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Toronto West
Etobicoke, Toronto, York
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Toronto Central
Toronto
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Scarborough
Markham, Scarborough, Unionville
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Lakeshore
Ajax, Bowmanville, Oshawa, Pickering, Port Perry, Toronto, Whitby
When does the GTAIS meet?
GTAIS meets on the first Tuesday of every month online from 6:30pm-9pm
Zoom ID: 830 0917 8410
Passcode: 303729
Any Al-Anon or Alateen member may attend GTAIS meetings, but only the designated GTAIS Representative from your group may vote.
Contact Us
Send Us a Message
Email, call, or send us a message through the contact form.
Address
PO Box 30246, Rexdale Post Office, 123 Rexdale Blvd. Etobicoke, ON M9W 1B0