[Sponsor Full Name]
[Optional: AA / NA Home Group Name]
[Street Address or P.O. Box]
[City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
[Date]
[Name of Court / Probation Department / Program / Agency]
Attn: [Judge’s Name / Probation Officer / Case Manager / Program Coordinator]
[Street Address]
[City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code]
1. Introduction and Identification
Re: AA / NA Sponsor Verification for [Sponsee’s Full Name]
To Whom It May Concern,
My name is [Sponsor Full Name], and I am an active member of [Alcoholics Anonymous / Narcotics Anonymous / Other 12-Step Fellowship] in [City, State/Province]. I am writing this letter to verify that I sponsor [Sponsee’s Full Name] and to provide general information about [his/her/their] participation in recovery meetings and work with me as a sponsor.
I have been sponsoring [Sponsee’s Full Name] since approximately [Month, Year]. During this time, we have had regular contact through [in-person meetings / phone calls / text messages / online meetings] and have discussed [his/her/their] recovery, the 12 steps, and practical ways to maintain sobriety.
3. Meeting Attendance and Participation
Based on my personal knowledge and contact with [Sponsee’s Name], it is my understanding that:
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[He/She/They] has been attending [AA / NA / other 12-step] meetings on a regular basis, generally about [number] times per [week/month].
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The meetings [he/she/they] attends include [open/closed] meetings in [City/Area], and in some cases online meetings when appropriate.
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[He/She/They] participates appropriately in meetings, listens to others, and shares about [his/her/their] own recovery when comfortable.
[He/She/They] has been attending [AA / NA / other 12-step] meetings on a regular basis, generally about [number] times per [week/month].
The meetings [he/she/they] attends include [open/closed] meetings in [City/Area], and in some cases online meetings when appropriate.
[He/She/They] participates appropriately in meetings, listens to others, and shares about [his/her/their] own recovery when comfortable.
While I do not keep a detailed attendance log as part of sponsorship, my ongoing contact with [Sponsee’s Name] and our regular discussions give me a reasonable basis to state that [he/she/they] is actively involved in 12-step recovery.
4. Recovery Efforts and Progress
In my experience as [Sponsee’s Name]’s sponsor, I have observed that:
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[He/She/They] has shown willingness to work the 12 steps and to be honest about challenges in recovery.
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[He/She/They] has taken steps to change people, places, and situations that could put sobriety at risk.
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[He/She/They] has sought guidance and support when facing difficult situations rather than trying to handle everything alone.
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[Optional: “To my knowledge, [he/she/they] has maintained sobriety since [Date], based on what [he/she/they] has shared with me and my observations.”]
[He/She/They] has shown willingness to work the 12 steps and to be honest about challenges in recovery.
[He/She/They] has taken steps to change people, places, and situations that could put sobriety at risk.
[He/She/They] has sought guidance and support when facing difficult situations rather than trying to handle everything alone.
[Optional: “To my knowledge, [he/she/they] has maintained sobriety since [Date], based on what [he/she/they] has shared with me and my observations.”]
As with all recovery, progress is ongoing, but I have seen genuine effort from [Sponsee’s Name] to build a sober, responsible way of living.
From my perspective as a sponsor, [Sponsee’s Full Name] is taking [his/her/their] recovery seriously and is making a sincere effort to follow the principles of the 12-step program. I believe that continued participation in AA / NA, ongoing sponsorship, and compliance with any court, probation, or program requirements will support [his/her/their] ability to remain sober and responsible.
I understand that any legal decisions regarding [Sponsee’s Name] are solely within the discretion of the Court, probation, or supervising authority. My purpose in writing is simply to share what I have personally observed about [his/her/their] involvement in recovery.
Thank you for taking the time to review this letter. If you require limited additional information or wish to verify my identity as a sponsor, I may be contacted at [Phone Number] or [Email Address].
Respectfully,
[Signature, if printed]
[Sponsor Full Name]
[Optional: AA / NA Home Group Name]
[Date]