What if there are no Al-Anon or Alateen meetings to refer those in my professional care?
Where there are no Al-Anon face to face meetings, individuals can be encouraged to participate in electronic or virtual meetings. Information
Can I open an Al-Anon or Alateen group in my office?
Professionals may initiate the formation of an Al-Anon group provided that the meetings are then conducted by Al-Anon members. Alateen groups
How much is this going to cost?
There are no dues or fees in Al-Anon and Alateen meetings. Most groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions. Members are asked
Is an appointment needed?
No advance notification or formal written referral is necessary to attend an Al-Anon or Alateen meeting. Most Al-Anon groups have a contact
Is this a religious fellowship?
Al-Anon Family Groups is a spiritual fellowship, not a religious one. We avoid discussion of specific religious doctrine, and members of all
Can clients concerned about someone’s drug addiction be referred to Al-Anon/Alateen?
Al-Anon is a mutual support group program for family members and friends to learn the facts about alcoholism as a “family
Why do members continue to attend Al-Anon/Alateen after the drinker is sober?
Al-Anon is a program of self-discovery and personal growth. Recovery is an on-going process and is not limited to whether or not
What is the Al-Anon or Alateen meeting format and what do members talk about at meetings?
Most Al-Anon and Alateen groups have a discussion topic at their meetings such as acceptance, overcoming fear, change, one of Al-Anon’s slogans
Is Al-Anon or Alateen compatible with the professional care and services I offer?
Yes. Al-Anon/Alateen is a peer support group. As peers, they exchange their respective experiences. The mutual sharing among members helps members to
What about problems other than someone else’s drinking?
In addition to alcohol abuse, newcomers as well as Al-Anon members may be worried about a relative or friend who has another