Support group for family and friends of individuals with alcohol abuse issues

An anonymous fellowship, separate from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems 
 
Al-Anon/Alateen philosophy is that only the individual can decide for themselves whether or not Al-Anon can help them

• focus is on people whose lives have been affected by another's drinking 

Al-Anon:

• based on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions adapted from AA 
• a spiritual program, based on no particular form of religion 
• not allied with any sect or denomination, everyone is welcome, no matter what affiliation or none

Alateen:

• part of the Al-Anon Fellowship, designed for the younger relatives and friends of alcoholics, ages 13-18
• follows the same Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions and principles as Al-Anon 
• members conduct their own meetings with the guidance of an adult Al-Anon member sponsor

Phone service:

Provides support and information for relatives and friends of alcoholics in the Burlington and Hamilton area

• Al-Anon members return calls

For meetings in other parts of southern Ontario call 1-888-425-2666 or see Al-Anon Ontario South website

For local meeting information call 24-hour phone line or see printable list on website here

Men, women and children whose lives have been affected by the compulsive drinking of a family member or friend

• Alateen is for youth aged 13-18

Contact for information