Al-Anon Family Groups

Hope for Families and Friends of Alcoholics

To help and support families and friends of problem drinkers.

Fellowship
a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who believe their lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking
Self-help
a self-help recovery programme based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous
Non-professional
a non-professional fellowship where members share their experience, strength and hope to solve their common problems
Anonymous
an anonymous programme with the identity of all Al-anon and AA members protected
Spiritual
a spiritual programme that is compatible with all religious beliefs or none
Single purpose
a programme with the single purpose of helping families and friends of alcoholics, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not
Worldwide
a worldwide fellowship, based on the 12 Steps, adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and was founded in America.
Compatible
compatible with professional treatments
Free of charge
free of charge and self-supporting through member’s voluntary contributions. There are no dues for membership. Weekly contributions cover items such as rent, Alanon literature, outreach expenses and refreshments.