- Is part of the Al-Anon fellowship designed for the younger relatives and friends of alcoholics through the teen years.
- Members conduct their own meetings with the guidance of an Al-Anon member Sponsor.
- Follows the same Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and principles as Al-Anon.
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 personal sponsor.
- Apply the Twelve Steps of recovery to their lives.
- Become involved in Al-Anon service work.
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 Al-Anon’s Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.
A Formal Referral Is Not Necessary
You or your client can contact us for meeting information, or check the Meeting List for meeting times and locations.
The 2003 Al-Anon/Alateen Membership Survey revealed that 40% of our members were referred to Al-Anon by professionals. Many Al-Anon members continue to seek professional assistance in addition to regular attendance at meetings. The role between Al-Anon and the professional community has always been one of interchange, cooperation, and support.
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.
- Provide support for problems other than the impact of alcoholism upon the family members.
Al-Anon/Alateen Is Self-Supporting:
- Through the voluntary contributions of members; there are no dues or fees for membership. Al-Anon does not accept any outside funds, grants, or donations.
Al-Anon/Alateen Is a Program Based upon Anonymity:
- The identity of all Al-Anon and Alateen members, as well as members of Alcoholics Anonymous, is protected.
- Confidentiality is allowed to develop from a sense of trust and honesty.
- The focus is on spiritual principles, not personalities, which leads to a fellowship of equals.
Al-Anon/Alateen Cooperates with Professionals by Providing:
- Speakers and literature for conferences, workshops, and meetings.
- The newsletter Al-Anon Speaks Out in PDF format on our World Service Office Web site. www.Al-Anon.org
- Open meetings.
- Meetings at schools, institutions, and other facilities.
- Local meeting schedules.
- A variety of literature.
- A FREE packet of literature— Call U.S., 888-4AL-ANON (888-425-2666) or e-mail wso@al-anon.org
- To view, and purchase Literature, Click here to download CAL order form , or order on-line
Al-Anon/Alateen Groups Are Started by:
- Al-Anon and Alateen members.*
A minister, doctor, social worker, or AA member initiates the formation of an Al-Anon/Alateen group. However, after the group has started members operate the group. Professional or AA participation should be limited to open meetings.
You can download a PDF version of the pamphlet where this information was taken from by clicking here.
© Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. (S-37)
Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA,
