How much does Al-Anon cost?
There are no dues or fees in Al-Anon and Alateen meetings. Most groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions. Members are asked to contribute what they can afford, so that the group can pay rent, provide literature, and offer support to local and worldwide service centers.
Is Al-Anon free?
Find Support With Al-Anon’s Free Downloadable Items Since its founding in 1951, Al‑Anon Family Groups published more than 100 books and pamphlets that share Al-Anon’s single purpose: to help family and friends recover from the effects of someone else’s drinking.
Is there an app for Al-Anon meetings?
The official mobile app of the Al-Anon Family Groups is designed to provide an easy way for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking to find hope and help, whether they can attend a face-to-face meeting or not. – An opportunity to subscribe to a daily dose of Al-Anon members’ experience, strength, and hope.
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What does Alanon stand for?
Al-Anon
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| Al-Anon | Alcohlics Anonymous (support group for loves ones of alcoholics) |
Are there online Al-Anon meetings?
Electronic Al-Anon meetings are held online and over the phone. Electronic meeting formats include: Phone, Email, Chat, Blog, Bulletin Board, Instant Messaging (Skype, WhatsApp, Discord, etc.), Web Conferencing (Zoom, WebEx, etc.) and Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
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How do I report an Al‑Anon group that has stopped meeting?
Therefore, we urge anyone seeking a meeting to connect with a local Al‑Anon Information Service office to verify the current status before attending. If you should happen to attend a group that is temporarily not meeting, it will not be necessary to report this using the Report a Problem feature on this website.
How do I open a Zoom Al-Anon meeting?
Simply click on the meeting name and Zoom should automatically open up. Additionally, please be advised that this list does not include all Nevada Zoom Al-Anon meetings and will be updated regularly. NOTE: Serenity on Rainbow is a hybrid face-to-face and Zoom meeting. NOTE: Women Encouraging Women is a hybrid face-to-face and Zoom meeting.
What is the World Service office doing to support Al-Anon and Alateen?
The World Service Office (WSO) is aware that at this time many Al‑Anon and Alateen groups have chosen to or been asked to suspend meeting as part of public health initiatives aimed at curbing the spread of COVID‑19 (the novel coronavirus) in our communities.
What is an Alateen meeting?
We learn from the experience of others who have lived in similar situations. Alateen meetings are the same as Al-Anon meetings except that Alateen is restricted to people under age 20 who live, or have lived, with someone who abuses alcohol. Alateen meetings include one or two Al-Anon sponsors.