The C.A.T.s (Club of Alcoholics in Treatment) and their
Jan 19, 2016
The C.A.T.s (Club of Alcoholics in
Treatment) and their
ASSOCIATIONS
A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous
C.A.T. Club of Alcoholics in Treatments
Self Help Associations
DIFFERENT METHODOLOGY SAME AIM
• The A.A. were born in the USA in 1935 by the inspiration of Bill e Bob. They believe alcoholism is a disease belonging to the individual and a problem for the society.
• The C.A.T.s were born in Croatia in 1964 thanks to Prof. Hudolin, and adopted in Italy in 1979. They believe alcoholism is the consequence of a life style and is a problem for the family and for the community.
•NOT TO BE ISOLATED
•TO BE BETTER KNOWN
•BEING STRONGER in the COMMUNITY
•INCREASE the SENSE of BELONGING
•ASSESS the NEEDS by the CLUBs
•PROMOTE TRAINING
•MAKE the RELATIONSHIP between CLUBs and SOCIAL SERVICES EASIER
•Be the REPRESENTATIVE of the CLUBs vis-à-vis the INSTITUTIONS
Usefulness and goals of the ASSOCIATIONS
It is important for the CLUBs to be REPRESENTED with the INSTITUTIONS
AICAT has taken the Clubs, in the last years, into the main committees, such as:
National Alcohol Committee (Italy)
Alcohol Prevention Day (Italy)
European Health Commission (Brussels)
European Forum on Alcohol and Health (Brussels)
E.M.N.A. (European Network of Mutual Help for Alcohol Related Problems)
Usefulness and goals of the ASSOCIATIONS
• C.A.T. CLUB of ALCOHOLICS in TREATAMENT
• A.C.A.T. Local ASSOCIATION of C.A.T.
• A.R.C.A.T. REGIONAL ASSOCIATION of C.A.T.
• A.I.C.A.T. ITALIAN ASSOCIATION of C.A.T.
• W.A.C.A.T. WORLD ASSOCIATION of C.A.T.
THE CLUB ASSOCIATIONS
All the ASSOCIATION’S MEETINGS are open to all the Club Members
A.R.C.A.T.
COORDINATES the various
A.C.A.T.s in its area to
PROMOTE
the ACTIVITIES that cannot be carried on by a single Club:
e.g. LOCAL, REGIONAL and NATIONAL CONGRESSES, PUBLISHING, TRAINING EVENTS, INTERCLUBS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES etc.
CAT in the WorldSept. 2007 – Invited to WACAT Assembly
Spain
NorwaySweden
Denmark
PolandLithuania
Switzerland
Italy
Croatia
Romania
Slovakia
Macedonia
Belarus
Russia
Bulgaria
Sri Lanka
Greece
India
CongoCameroun
MauritaniaBrazilArgentina
Chile
Ecuador
Estonia
Kenya
• MONTHLY MEETINGS of SERVANT-TEACHERS (SELF-SUPERVISION)
• MONTHLY MEETINGS of CLUBS PRESIDENTS (ACAT BOARD)
• LOCAL ALCOHOL SCHOOLS of 1st, 2nd, 3rd MODULE
• UPDATING COURSES for SERVANT - TEACHERS
• SENSIBILIZATION COURSES (often in cooperation with other A.C.A.T.s)
• INTERCLUBS
The local Associations (A.C.A.T.) set up:
EVERY C.A.T. is TOTALLY AUTONOMOUS, FREE and SELF-GOVERNING
CLUBS are not subject to
PLANNING or CONTROL by the PUBLIC SERVICES
The ASSOCIATIONS are rendering SERVICES to the CLUBS
and NOT VICEVERSA
EVERY FAMILY usually pays a small amount every month to the club (for instance in Italy between 5 and 8 €)
The CLUB rebates 2/3 to the ASSOCIATIONS to supporttheir activity.1/3 remains with the CLUB and the FAMILIES decide how to spend it (for incidental charges).
VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION FEE
INTERCLUBIs an OCCASION to MEET and EXCHANGE EXPERIENCES among CLUBs of the same area, in addition it is OPEN to the COMMUNITY to FAVOUR and DISSEMINATE the KNOWLEDGE of the SOCIAL ECOLOGICAL APPROACH
INTERCLUBOnce or twice a year, the Clubs of a limited area (e.g. 5-15 Clubs) get TOGETHER to meet NEW FRIENDS, see the OLD ONES, discuss a TOPIC,stimulate the CHANGING PROCESS of the COMMUNITY, delivering AWARDS to the Families having reached ABSTINENCE GOALS, enjoy the company, aknowledge how the QUALITY of LIFE has IMPROVED
But INTERCLUBIt is an opportunity to invite people from the local COMMUNITY, people who have an influence on the same COMMUNITY, “Opinion leaders”, for instance:
The MayorThe Chief of the Fire Dept. Local PoliceThe PriestSocial ServicesThe Chief of the Local Addiction CentreThe other Voluntary AssociationsImmigrant representatives, etc.
At the end of the
LOCAL ALCOHOL SCHOOLOF 1st MODULE
it is advisable to set up a PARTY
Because the School does not consist only of hard work, but is an opportunity to socialize
EVERY 3 MONTHS
OFFICIAL ORGAN of the Association
A.I.C.A.T. is publishing a magazine
“CAMMINANDO INSIEME”(WALKING TOGETHER)