The Official Massachusetts
Al-Anon and Alateen Web site
Welcome! The Al-Anon/Alateen 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. Al-Anon/Alateen 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/Alateen is self supporting through its own voluntary contributions, plus the sale of Conference-approved literature.
Meetings are free, anonymous and confidential. Our primary purpose: to help families
of alcoholics. We believe that alcoholism is a family illness and that changed
attitudes can aid recovery.
Al-Anon and Alateen are based on the 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, and 12 Concepts of Service adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The 12 Steps are a foundation for personal recovery; the 12 Traditions help the 30,000 Al-Anon and Alateen groups sustain unity and harmony; and the 12 Concepts are guides for showing how 12th Step work can be done to spread Al-Anon's message worldwide.
We understand as few others can. Your inquiry is confidential and anonymous. If you are concerned about someone's drinking, we encourage you to browse our Web site for more information about our program.
For professionals: your awareness and interest in our program is important to us. 40% of Al-Anon members report that a professional influenced their decision to attend their first Al-Anon meeting. You can browse information for professionals.