What is alanon alateen alanons program of recovery is based on the twelve steps and twelve traditions as adapted from alcoholics anonymous aa. Substance abuse list of resources harrington hospital. Since its founding in 1951, alanon family groups has published more than 100 books and pamphlets that share a single purpose. Members section group and member resources literature our literature is the principal means by which growth, unity and service in alanon is facilitated. The alanon program is based on the suggested twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous, which we try, little by little, one day at a time, to apply to our lives along with our slogans and the serenity prayer. Anonalateen in the greater minneapolis and saint paul area. View by clicking on the corresponding pdf or doc link. You can place literature orders for yourself or your group by either calling the service center or mailing a completed literature order form. Downloadable resources north florida, district 12 afg. Alanon, alateen, and professional studies of alcoholism. Additionally, literature is often available at area assemblies and other local alanonalateen events. Order literature from iowa alanon literature depots ldc local places to purchase literature des moines literature depot west des moines, iowa 50265 939 office park road, suite 1. Revised june 1 2011 the twelve steps alanon family groups. In observance of tradition one and tradition four, we only use cal in alanon meetings.
The books and pamphlets can strengthen your recovery, but they cannot substitute for the help and healing that takes place at al. Alanon suggests the words of the serenity prayer can help us gain perspective, sort out what we can and cannot do, and discover when to act and when to let go. Each meeting will have a literature table where you will find information about naranon. Alanon alateen is self supporting through its own voluntary. Alanonalateen is a resource for anyone impacted by a relative or friends alcohol dependency, either currently or in the past. G18 literature distribution centers alanon literature distribution centers ldcs provide alanon members with local access and quick delivery of alanon books, pamphlets, kits, posters, films, guidelines, and other alanon material. Alanon literature distribution centers ldcs provide alanon members with local access and quick delivery of alanon books, pamphlets, booklets, kits. Here you will find printable order forms for alanon literature.
You can use these 20 questions to help you decide whether alateen is for you. Books and pamphlets that share alanons single purpose. Use this link if you are unable to attend a meeting in person. The loving interchange of help among members and daily reading of alanon literature thus make us ready to receive the priceless gift of. Alanonalateen conference approved literature are the daily readers, books, pamphlets and a monthly magazine, the forum, all published by alanon family group headquarters, inc. Other tools of alanon recovery slogans, the serenity. Welcomes those who grew up with parental alcoholism. General business documents below are generallyavailable area 61 working documents, presentations and.
With these meetings you can attend through your computer or via telephone. Basic information for alateen group sponsors on starting and supporting an alateen group. Stay connected by registering your group or changing information. Massachusetts alanonalateen order form conference approved literature cal, service materials, meeting list books hours. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so that they may solve their common problem with alcohol, and help others to recover from the effects of alcohol. Al anon, adult support and alateen teen support groups focus on coping with the.
Search box feature works on any field in the table. Anon adult children, has been in existence for 65 years as a community resource providing support to those affected by someone elses drinking. We do this by practicing the twelve steps of aa ourselves, by encouraging and understanding our alcoholic relatives, and. The only literature an ldc stocks and sells is alanon conference approved literature or alanon service tools. Alanon literature compares life with an alcoholic to a. Click the meetings tab to find massachussets chapters. Alanons conference approved publication the forum, an inspirational quotesaying and a recovery based readingmeditation.
This literature supplements the facetoface meetings where alanon members share their insights and experiences with each other. General service conferenceapproved literature reflects the group conscience of the fellowship of a. Smart recovery sponsors group meetings, daily online meetings, online. Alanons purpose is to help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with a problem drinker. Anon and 1,700 alateen groups meeting in 3 countries. Clear, realistic look at alcoholism, the problems encountered by those close to the alcoholic, and the choices available to the family. Alanon literature alanon and alateen family groups. The influence of the many thousands of books and pamphlets is incalculable. Basic terms used in alanon service afg alanonalateen family groups aisaisl alanon information service liaison amias alanon member involved in alateen service aapp area alateen process person awsc area world service committee cal conference approved literature cma current mailing address dr district representative alternate dr is also needed. Alanonalateen literature focuses on problems common to family members and friends of alcoholics such as excessive caretaking, an inability to. Bob, organizes a group for the wives of aa members wrt, p. The loving interchange of help among members and daily reading of alanon literature thus make us ready to receive the priceless gift of serenity.
North shore meetings are in salem, gloucester, ipswich, and tewksbury. This helps us to keep the message of alanon recovery clear and strong. Now, as long as i practice patience, recovery is a manageable and adventurous process instead of an arduously sought end point. Anon members share their insights and experiences with each other. Alanon has brought help and hope to families and friends of alcoholics since 1957. Alanon is a spinoff of aa that provides support for family and friends affected by. Alanon family groups is a worldwide fellowship that offers a program of recovery for the. This literature supplements the facetoface meetings where al. Alanonalateen service manual our alanon literature is only one of the tools in the alanon programme and is most beneficial.
Please remember that when you purchase conference approved literature cal through the massachusetts literature distribution center ldc you help us meet our budget and maintain services to newcomers and the fellowship please return to ma to print and use our. Anon family groups published more than 100 books and pamphlets that share alanons single purpose. Aa central service committee of eastern mass 12 channel st, suite 604, raymond l. Noon tuesday alanon twelve steps and twelve traditions book meeting. Suggested meeting format as adapted from alanon world. Alcoholics anonymous is a support group for men and women who suffer from alcoholism. Family support resources milton substance abuse prevention. We suggest you first read your newcomer packet and then visit the literature table. God grant me the serenity to accept the things i cannot change, the courage to change the things i can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Purchasing literature from the rochester ldc helps fund rochester ais public outreach programs. The intent of todays hope is to share experience, strength and hope.
Order your hard copy of the monthly forum magazine. Remember that our literature is to help and guide you as you recover and continue to work the program. Conference approved literature cal alanon family groups. One day at a time in alanon ii b16 alateenhope for children of alcoholics b3 hope for today b27 many voices, one journey b31 one day at a time in alanon b6. Please remember that when you purchase conference approved literature cal through the massachusetts literature distribution center ldc you help us meet our budget and maintain services to newcomers and the fellowship please return to to print and use our. Anon meetings in the context of a complete recovery program.
Tips for disposition of al anon materials upon death of an al anon member. Alanon adopted these group guidelines and over the years has found them sound and wise. Memphis area literature distribution center ldc download the latest free adobe acrobat reader here. Groups for adults or teens who need support because their family.
G19 starting an alateen group starting an alateen group is a spiritual undertaking. Anonalateen literature is most fully understood when used in conjunction with other tools of the program. Alanon alateen is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution. Anon alateen intergroup carry an almost complete selection of conference approved literature in english, although occasionally an item may be out of stock. Click here to download a literature order form pdf contact the kansas afg literature center. Members resources contains basic information for members such as the alanonalateen service manual p2427, guidelines and other literature. And those who care most about the alcoholic are affected the most. Alanon begins with the principle that alcoholism is a family disease. New hampshire alanon has engaged the services of a professional answering service to provide meeting information. The world service office of alanon maintains a list of virtual meetings. Download the order form in pdf format download the order form in excel format alanon family groups has published a wealth of books and pamphlets to share our primary purpose.
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