I Kept Coming Back Online
WSO2021-12-27T11:12:36-05:00When I began to realize that my husband had a problem with alcohol, I argued with him and cried all the time. My emotions were just uncontrollable. My
Did Your Group Resume its Face-to-Face Meeting?
WSO2021-06-07T16:42:17-04:00As newcomers and members feel safe to return to in-person meetings to find help and comfort in Al-Anon and Alateen meeting rooms, it is important for groups to verify that the face‑to‑face meeting information on display to the public and in the WSO’s records is still current. Here are a
Welcoming Newcomers to Electronic Meetings
WSO2020-05-22T15:49:20-04:00Dear Al-Anon members and Trusted Servants, At the recent 2020 virtual World Service Conference (WSC), the World Service Office (WSO) shared with the Conference members the email created
How Can I Attend Al-Anon Meetings?
Bob H2019-02-26T11:50:24-05:00My disease does not take a break just because it’s the middle of the night, a holiday, or when I’m on vacation. Did you know that Al‑Anon meetings
Finding a Meeting Is Just a Click Away!
Bob H2020-09-10T16:08:41-04:00On the new WSO website, al-anon.org, you can find Al‑Anon and Alateen meetings throughout the world, online and on the phone on the “Al‑Anon Meetings” menu. Find an
What is the name of the first on-line Al-Anon meeting registered at the WSO?
Bob H2019-01-30T08:14:23-05:00On June 18, 1996, CYBERSERENITY@LISTS.BEST.COM was the first meeting to appear in our database. (Please visit Online Meeting page for current listings)
“FaceTime” it’s not what it used to be!—The Changing “Face” of Meetings
Bob H2019-01-30T08:14:56-05:00Our fellowship has experienced significant growth in online and phone meetings. Are you curious about how they work? What does anonymity look like over the internet or on a
Electronic Meetings
Bob H2021-11-23T11:15:12-05:00Al-Anon Electronic Meetings Electronic meetings, like all Al‑Anon meetings, offer help and hope to anyone who is affected by alcoholism in a family member or friend. Electronic Al‑Anon
Try an Electronic Alateen Meeting
Bob H2022-01-05T13:09:06-05:00Try an Alateen Electronic Meeting in the Al‑Anon Family Groups Mobile App Alateen meetings in the Mobile App are for young people aged 13 to 18 who have
Al-Anon Meetings
Scot2022-05-31T09:53:29-04:00Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon is a mutual support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem
Finding an Alternative to Suicide (Again)
WSO2020-09-01T16:59:00-04:00Over the last couple of weeks, I have found myself feeling increasingly inadequate and hopeless. I have been questioning my decisions and feeling incredibly lonely and isolated. Many
Something I Can Talk About—The 2018 Membership Survey
Bob H2019-05-28T10:05:32-04:00I came to Al‑Anon sure that I was different. I immediately compared myself to the five members of my first home group. They were married. Three had husbands
Welcome Newcomers
Bob H2022-06-16T11:41:46-04:00Al-Anon Family Groups is an important source of help for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. Al-Anon groups are made up of family members and friends of
Professionals li
Bob H2022-05-24T13:48:03-04:00AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS RECOGNIZE THE VITAL ROLE OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS Counselors, therapists, social workers, among others are likely to be among the
Let’s Explore the “Service Manual”!
WSO2022-05-02T14:40:38-04:00When I joined Al‑Anon, the Service Manual did not exist in its present form. My group had a small three-ring binder in “the box” that held these four