The only requirement for D.A. membership is a desire to stop using any form of unsecured debt. At the heart of the program are its meetings, which are conducted autonomously by D.A. groups in cities and towns throughout the world. Our beginners meetings are open to anyone who believes he or she may have this problem. Other meetings are not open to the general public. At this time D.A. does not have meetings open to the professional community.
Debtors recovering in D.A. generally attend several meetings each week.
We openly share our program of recovery, but not the names of individuals in it. Today numerous D.A. members come to us from court programs and counseling services. Some arrive voluntarily, others do not. D.A. does not discriminate against any prospective member. Proof of attendance at meetings.