Hope & Help for Friends & Families of Alcoholics

Al-Anon's Purpose

Our purpose is to help friends and families of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Our focus is on ourselves, not the alcoholic. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of alcoholism with a friend or relative.  There are no dues or fees. More...

For the Newcomer

Welcome to Al-Anon! We know that you will find help and hope in meetings. We offer here answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our fellowship. Read FAQs, watch our PSAs or listen to our Podcasts.

For Young People

Alateen is the recovery program for teens & preteens affected by someone else's drinking. More...

Who may attend Al-Anon meetings?

Anyone who has been affected by someone else's drinking in the past or present is welcome at any AL-ANON meeting. This belief is the basic "qualification" for participation in AL-ANON meetings. In a typical AL-ANON meeting, participants share and listen to the experiences, strengths and hopes of one another on a confidential and anonymous basis. Find a meeting...

Public Outreach NEEDS your help

Please consider giving them a little time to help others  find the courage, love, strength, serenity, joy, hope and support that Al-Anon/Alateen offers. Find Out How...

This is a reminder to all Al-anon members about anonymity.

We thank you for your cooperation in practicing Tradition 12. Tradition 12: Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles above personalities. Page 122 from (How Al-anon Works) states the following: “We can’t pick and choose whose anonymity we will respect and whose we will violate. Rather, we respect the privacy of every member. We refrain from mentioning the appearance of a celebrity in our home group just as we keep quiet about an Al-anon friend’s latest problems or achievements if we learned about them in a meeting.

Share Your Story

If you are a Al-Anon or Alateen member and would like to share your experience, strength & hope, please contact us!

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