Al-Anon/Alateen members who conduct these meetings are not employees of, nor compensated by any facility.
CLOSED MEETINGS
Potential members meet with experienced Al-Anon/Alateen members who stress the basics of our program.
OPEN MEETINGS
All are welcome at Al-Anon/Alateen orientation meetings where an experienced member reads the Al-Anon preamble and then briefly describes the Al-Anon program of family recovery.
Topics may include:
- Alcoholism: an illness that affects the family.
- The First Step: "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable."
- Al-Anon/Alateen membership: "The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend."
- Alateen: it’s importance for younger family members.
- Slogans: "Easy Does It," "One Day At a Time" etc.
- A story of recovery: Al-Anon and Alateen speakers. *(G-1)
The following guidelines answer some of the most frequently asked questions about institution meetings and are available from Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.:
Guidelines:
- (G-1) For Members Interested In Speaking
- (G-9) Institutions Service
- (G-14) Services in Correctional Facilities
- (G-22) A Meeting on Wheels
Acknowledgement
Copyright © Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. 1982
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)