“Al-Anon is a mutual support group for those affected by a loved one’s addiction to alcohol. Members meet to share their experiences and apply the Al‑Anon program to their lives. Spouses, partners, adult children of alcoholics, parents, and coworkers can all find help in Al‑Anon.” (From Fact Sheet For Professionals.)
- Find an Al-Anon meeting.
- Find an Alateen meeting.
- You may also call our answering service at (866) 792-5266. An Al-Anon member will call you back.
- Meetings are free – anonymous – confidential. All are welcome.
Hidden Gems of Public Outreach
Al-Anon offers a wide range of public outreach materials—some well-known, others less familiar but equally impactful. These lesser-known pamphlets address specific audiences and situations, helping carry Al-Anon’s message to a wider audience. Go to al anon.org/shop to explore these essential service tools designed to reach those who often go unseen yet deeply need our support:
- Alcoholics, Their Families, and the Judicial System (S-65ES & S-65EF)
- What Happens after Treatment? (P-81ES & P-81EF)
- Living in a Shelter (P-82ES & P-82EF)
- Al-Anon’s Path to Recovery—Al-Anon Family Groups Welcome Native Americans/Aboriginals (S-67)
- Al-Anon Family Groups Welcome …African Americans, …African Canadians, …All People of Color (S-68)
Virtual Sponsorship Workshop: Sat Jan 24, 2026
Save the date: District One is hosting a virtual sponsorship workshop on Saturday, January 24, 2026. More details to follow.
The Forum, October 2022.
Reprinted with permission of The Forum, Al‑Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
“I came to Al‑Anon to find out how to survive my alcoholic family situation. Early in the program, I heard “Keep Coming Back,” so I did. It took time and courage, but I found the hope I was looking for.
I am sure it was mentioned many times, but one night, the meeting topic was sponsorship. That night, I heard my Higher Power and realized a Sponsor was what I needed—someone to guide me. Members shared that, to find a Sponsor, they kept coming to meetings and listening to people share, looking for someone who had what they wanted and with whom they felt comfortable. My home group was small, but there was one member whose sharing made sense to me. I could relate to her. I asked her to be my Sponsor, and she agreed.
We exchanged contact information, and she asked me to call her. Ugh, another hurdle! What if she was busy? I didn’t want to disturb her. The excuses in my head went on and on. It took time, but I finally called. After that, every call became easier. She guided me through the Steps that first time and . . . Read more: How I Found My Sponsor
Why did I feel afraid to go to my first Al-Anon meeting?
“Why did i feel afraid to go to my first Al-Anon meeting. If I am not the person who has the drinking problem, why should I have to go to a recovery meeting?” In this podcast from Al-Anon Family Groups, participants share how they tried an al-anon meeting.