Emotions Anonymous International (EAI) is a 501(c)(3) international nonprofit organization similar to Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step Program that facilitates the Emotions Anonymous (EA) 12-Step Program by providing a central location for support group meeting information. EAI manages information about the groups' meeting information, maintains the website, publishes, sells, and ships the materials,
and generally works to provide information and understanding about the EA program of recovery. EAI's mission is to support individuals with emotional difficulties in their efforts to live more manageable lives. Our program has the goal of improving the emotional well-being and mental health of individuals. Individuals seeking help through the EA program come from all walks of life and levels of mental health status. The program is nonprofessional; it can be a complement to mental health therapy but it is not necessary to be seeking professional help to attend or participate in EA meetings. The EA program is not a medical, psychiatric, or counseling service. The support group meetings will have people who are utilizing the program for a myriad of reasons and emotions. This program can be beneficial for those in recovery from addiction but is applicable to anyone interested in improving their emotional health. Many people have found their way to a more positive life experience by participating in this program. EA meetings are a warm and accepting group setting in which to share experiences without fear of criticism. EA members come together in weekly mutual support group meetings for the purpose of anyone to share experiences, feelings, strengths, weaknesses, and hope with one another working toward recovery from any sort of emotional difficulties. Through weekly support meetings, members discover they are not alone in their struggles. The symptoms and life circumstances may be different, but the underlying emotions causing the emotions are the same or similar.
