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. Fact Sheet: Resources For Professionals
Newcomers Welcome
Call the Vermont answering service at (866) 972-5266. An Al-Anon member will call you back.
Something Great: The 2026 IAGSM
The International Al-Anon General Services Meeting (IAGSM) is held biennially. The International Coordination Committee (ICC) invites Delegates from all the General Service Offices (GSOs) to attend. Each GSO can elect two International Delegates to participate in the IAGSM. The 2026 IAGSM will be held this fall in Slovenia.
Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA.
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How Do You Use Technology to Enhance Your Recovery?
When used mindfully, technology can be a great ally in recovery by helping us stay connected to our program and other members and maintain healthy habits wherever we are.
June’s blog topic invites reflection: “How Do You Use Technology to Enhance Your Recovery?”
From Quicksand to Peace
Many years ago, I heard in a meeting, “You don’t have to go to every fight you’re invited to.” As a visual person, I always pictured a fancy invitation offered to me on a silver platter. Some days, I decline gracefully; other days, I scoop it up and react without thinking. Recently, when I was thinking about and praying for assistance from my Higher Power not to react or respond, a different visual came to mind. It was the image of quicksand. After my husband says something that triggers me, I see a patch of quicksand appear in front of me. Just as with the invitation, I have the choice to walk around the quicksand or jump in.
Reprinted with permission of The Forum, Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
Upcoming Events Hosted By Vermont Al-Anon
Gratitude Potluck LuncheonJune 9, 2026
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Spiritual DaySeptember 12, 2026
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fall Area AssemblyOctober 17, 2026
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Gratitude WorkshopNovember 7, 2026
Al‑Anon Faces Alcoholism includes articles by Al‑Anon members and professionals who share their personal perspective on how Al‑Anon Family Groups can help people troubled by someone else’s drinking.
Al‑Anon face à l’alcoolisme renferme des articles de membres Al‑Anon et de professionnels qui partagent leur perspective personnelle sur la façon dont les Groupes Familiaux Al‑Anon peuvent aider ceux qui sont affectés par la consommation d’alcool d’une autre personne.
Al‑Anon se enfrenta al alcoholismo comprende artículos de miembros de Al‑Anon y profesionales que comparten su perspectiva personal sobre cómo los Grupos de Familia
Al‑Anon puede ayudarles a personas afectadas por la bebida de otra persona.