Al-Anon Family Groups, which includes Alateen, has been in existence for 50 years as a community resource providing support to those affected by someone else's drinking. Today, there are over 26,000 Al-Anon and Alateen groups meeting in 115 countries. Our meetings are anonymous and confidential. There are no dues or fees for membership. For meeting information call 1-888-4AL-ANON.

Background Information

Al-Anon:

• Is a separate fellowship from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Al-Anon is based on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions adapted from AA.

 Alateen:

• Is part of the Al-Anon Fellowship designed for the younger relatives and friends of alcoholics through age nineteen.

• Members conduct their own meetings with the guidance of an Al-Anon sponsor.

• Follows the same Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions and principles as Al-Anon.

 People Are Referred To Al-Anon/Alateen Group Meetings:

• To learn the facts about alcoholism as an illness and how it has impacted their lives physically and emotionally.

• To benefit from contact with others who have similar problems.

• To improve their own attitudes and behaviors through the study and practice of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.

 Al-Anon And Alateen Members Are Helped When They:

• Attend meetings on a regular basis. Make telephone contact with other members.

• Read Al-Anon/Alateen literature.

• Have a sponsor.

• Apply the Twelve Steps of recovery to their lives.

• Become involved in Al-Anon Service work.

 Al-Anon/Alateen Groups Do Not:

•Give advice.

• Indulge in gossip or criticism.

•Discuss members religious beliefs, or lack of them.

•Endorse or oppose any cause, therapy, or treatment.

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Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Tel# 757-563-1600 Fax# 757-563-1655
e-mail: wso@al-anon.org