Al-Anon Family Group Homepage
District 12 of Southern Illinois
What is Al-Anon?
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope, in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.
Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions.
Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.
We urge you to try our program. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of alcohol in a relative or friend.
Information can be found on the Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups Headquarters Website:
Information for the Newcomer to Al-Anon:
How will Al-Anon help me?
How do I find a meeting?
Who are the members of Al-Anon and Alateen?
Do I have to say anything at a meeting?
Will anyone say I've been there?
How much is this going to cost?
Is this a religious fellowship?
What is alcoholism?
Who are alcoholics?
How do alcoholics affect families and friends?Are You Troubled by Someone's Drinking?
Did You Grow Up with a Problem Drinker?
Has Your Life Been Affected by Someone Else's Drinking?Alateen
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