Al-Anon is:

  • A FELLOWSHIP of relatives and friends of alcoholics who believe their lives have been affected by someone else's drinking.

  • A MUTUAL SUPPORT recovery program based on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

  • A NONPROFESSIONAL fellowship where members share their experience, strength, and hope to solve their common problems.

  • A recovery program with the ANONYMITY of all Al-Anon,  Alateen, and AA members protected.

  • A SPIRITUAL program that is compatible with all religious beliefs or none.

  • A program with the SINGLE-PURPOSE of helping families and friends of alcoholics whether the alcoholic is still drinking are not.

  • A WORLDWIDE fellowship with more than 24,000 groups ,in over 115 countries, that have been in existence since 1951.

  • COMPATIBLE with professional treatment. Statistics show 40% of its members received / counseling after attending Al-Anon.

  • FREE OF CHARGE and self-supporting through member's voluntary contributions. There are no dues or fees for membership.

Al-Anon is not:

  • Allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution.

  • Involved in any outside issues - neither endorses nor opposes any cause.

  • Affiliated with AA, although both fellowships do cooperate with one another. 

  • Considered a religious organization, treatment center, counseling agency, or teaching program.

  • Conducted by professionals. 

  • Intended as a replacement for professional treatment.

Alateen is:

  • Part of Al-Anon Family Group.

  • For young people who have been affected by someone else's drinking.

Alateen is not:

  • A program for young people seeking sobriety.