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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.

What I found in that Al-Anon meeting was a place where the hurt I felt could be expressed and—more importantly—understood. Everyone there knew what I was feeling. I could cry and feel, and would not be pitied but supported. I heard others say they had been exactly where I was.
Mary P., Tennessee, The Forum, August 2008

TRADITIONS OF GROUP UNITY

Literature for groups
Meetings for GRs
Newsletters for groupies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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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.

I felt like an outsider at my first meeting because I thought my son’s drug of choice was not alcohol. (Only later did I realize that he is also an alcoholic, as is my younger son.) Everyone there had a different story, but their feelings were the same as mine. When I shared, they said, “‘Keep Coming Back.’”
John B., Connecticut, The Forum, June 2008

CONCEPTS FOR SERVICE

DISTRICT 14 service
Day in Al-Anon Service Opportunities!
Newsletters for contributors
Website contact me!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.

The best compliment I get is when my ex tells me how proud he is of me for how I work the program. I have been in Al-Anon 16 months now. I attend four meetings a week, diligently work the Steps, read the literature daily, work with my Sponsor, and keep in touch with Al-Anon members. I also sponsor others and work at the Information Service Office. I often speak at other meetings and try to give back what Al-Anon has given me: a new chance on relationships.
Tami P., New York, The Forum, August 2008