Al-Anon Family Groups, which includes Alateen, was Founded in 1951 as a community resource providing support to those affected by someone else's drinking. Today, there are over 26,000 Al-Anon and Alateen groups meeting in 115 countries. Our meetings are anonymous and confidential and there are no dues or fees for membership.
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For meeting information call (478) 254-3414 or click here to access a list of meetings throughout Georgia.
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For additional professional resources, please visit the website of the Al-Anon World Service Office.
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Alateen is for young people whose lives have been been affected by someone else's drinking. A list of Alateen meetings is accessible here.
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For worldwide meeting information, call 1-888-4 AL-ANON (1-888-425-2666), Monday - Friday from 8am to 6pm, ET (except holidays).
Information for Professionals Fact Sheet
Alanon/Alateen groups do not:
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Give advice
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Indulge in gossip or criticism
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Discuss members' religious beliefs, or lack of them
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Endorse or oppose any cause, treatment, or therapy
Al-Anon:
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Is for families and friends of alcoholics
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Is a separate fellowship from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
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Is based on the twelve steps and traditions, adapted from AA
Al-Anon/Alateen members are helped when they:
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Attend meetings on a regular basis
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Make telephone contact with other members
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Read Al-Anon/Alateen literature
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Have a sponsor
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Apply the twelve steps to their lives
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Become involved in Al-Anon service work