Dear Friend,
You may come in contact with students who are affected by someone else’s drinking. Frequently students do not realize that their relationship to an alcoholic could be a factor in their problems. If you know or suspect that a problem drinker is affecting your students, we urge you to suggest Alateen as part of your Assistance Program.
Alateen is for young people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Young people in Alateen meet to discuss their common problems, exchange experiences, and encourage one another. They help each other learn effective ways of coping with their own personal problems and they find that applying the Al-Anon/Alateen principles can help them in their daily lives.
Alateen is a part of Al-Anon, and has an adult Al-Anon member present to actively sponsor each meeting. There are no dues or fees for membership and no appointment is required.
If you need further information please call 713-683-7227 or 888-4AL-ANON (888-425-2666), Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM, ET for the location of an Alateen meeting.
Sincerely yours,
Compiled and Distributed by:
Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617
Phone: (757) 563-1600 Fax: (757) 563-1655
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org (external Al-Anon link)
E-mail: wso@al-anon.org (external Al-Anon link)
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