Photo by Bob Burkhard
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness, and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.
Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help friends and families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families and friends of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.
Whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not, Al-Anon offers hope and recovery to all people affected by the alcoholism of a loved one or friend.
Our program of recovery is adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and is guided by our Legacies: the Twelve Steps, Traditions, and Concepts. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization or institution; does not engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions.
Photo by Melissa Askew
Alateen
Alateen is a fellowship of young people, ages 9-19, who have struggled with someone’s drinking. We come together for mutual support with our peers.
What brought us to Alateen? Some of us felt angry, depressed, or guilty, blaming ourselves for the drinking. Many felt alone, believing no one else would understand. Some of us felt like the only adult in the household. There may have seemed no way out.
What keeps us coming back to Alateen? The progress we see in ourselves, and in the other members of our group. Alcoholism is a progressive disease, which means, untreated, it gets worse over time. It’s inspiring to see people getting better instead!
The link below connects to a page just for us. The best way to learn about Alateen, though, is to attend a few meetings with an open mind.