Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

“Al-Anon has turned my life around. I learned what is my business and my responsibility (me) and what is NOT (everyone else). It freed up 90% of my day.” ~ Anonymous Al-Anon Member 2021 Al-Anon Membership Survey #AlAnonMembershipSurvey #AlAnon #Alateen #FamilyRecovery #FamilyDisease #alcoholism #addiction #12Step #AA

“Al-Anon gave me hope and it continues to give me hope – hope to become a better person. Hope to live a good productive life while still loving the alcoholics in my life.” ~ Anonymous Al-Anon Member 2021 Al-Anon Membership Survey #AlAnonMembershipSurvey #AlAnon #Alateen #FamilyRecovery #FamilyDisease #alcoholism #addiction #12Step #AA

“I could not have found true peace, better relationships with my loved ones, or ways to enjoy living again without Al-Anon. The life experience of others who had already found help in Al-Anon and were willing to help me are lifelong treasures. The friendships I made are indescribable. “For the newcomer – try a few different meetings for at least six weeks and introduce yourself to at least two members in that time. Read and learn the 12 Steps, too. Just listening in meetings will give you encouragement and a pathway to a much better way of living in spite of what the alcoholic is doing.” ~ Anonymous Al-Anon Member 2021 Al-Anon Membership Survey #AlAnonMembershipSurvey #AlAnon #Alateen #FamilyRecovery #FamilyDisease #alcoholism #addiction #12Step #AA

“I read articles, listened to podcasts, and talked to recovering alcoholics, but when I attended a lecture on the neurophysiological aspect of the disease and saw pictures of the brain and the actual region that activates cravings and such, I totally got it! Now I understood that my son was telling the truth when he said he wasn’t doing this to hurt me. I could see the fear in his eyes, and I realized that he was as clueless as to why he couldn’t stop as I was.” “Understanding how alcoholism affects my son—and me,” “The Forum,” May 2024 Family recovery is what this mother needed. She wanted to help her son but didn’t know how. Luckily, her family counselor knew about Al-Anon and gave her a referral to the program. Find out how Al-Anon Family Groups helped her find her own recovery journey at: 🔹 https://lnkd.in/eM5azGqe #AlAnon #Alateen #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #addictionrecovery #addictiontreatment #addictionmedicine

“Al-Anon taught me to shift the focus to myself. This was a big change and made all the difference. I was naturally obsessed with other people to my own neglect.” ~ Anonymous Al-Anon Member 2021 Al-Anon Membership Survey #AlAnonMembershipSurvey #AlAnon #Alateen #FamilyRecovery #FamilyDisease #alcoholism #addiction #12Step #AA

Happy work anniversary, Kathleen Bowling, SHRM-CP! Congratulations on celebrating 1 year with Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our organization. You are an important member of our team, and we look forward to many more years of working together to make our mission, vision, and values a reality for families and friends affected by a loved one’s alcoholism.

“When I found Al-Anon I was at the lowest point in my life. My marriage was failing, and I was very unhappy with myself and others. Al-Anon did not save my marriage but helped me end the relationship and move forward in my life.” ~ Anonymous Al-Anon Member 2021 Al-Anon Membership Survey #AlAnonMembershipSurvey #AlAnon #Alateen #FamilyRecovery #FamilyDisease #alcoholism #addiction #12Step #AA

“Living with an active alcoholic was painful and scary. Coming to Al-Anon gave me tools to live with the disease and the effects of the disease on the way I coped with life. The Steps have through the years provided me with consistent guidance on how to live happily.” ~ Anonymous Al-Anon Member 2021 Al-Anon Membership Survey #AlAnonMembershipSurvey #AlAnon #Alateen #FamilyRecovery #FamilyDisease #alcoholism #addiction #12Step #AA

“When I first started attending Al-Anon, I thought the people there were different. Different in that, even though they shared hard times, they had a peacefulness about them I wanted.” ~ Anonymous Al-Anon Member 2021 Al-Anon Membership Survey  You can find out more about our members’ experiences by reading their stories: 🔹 https://lnkd.in/eMauU7b2 #AlAnonMembershipSurvey #AlAnon #Alateen #FamilyRecovery #FamilyDisease #alcoholism #addiction #12Step #AA

Have you considered how your patients or clients could benefit from participation in the Al-Anon program? With a referral from you to a local or virtual Al-Anon, or Alateen for teens, meeting, your clients will: 🔹Learn the facts about addiction to alcohol and how it can impact their lives physically, emotionally, and spiritually even though they might not be the one with the drinking problem. 🔹Benefit from the peer support they receive from others who have similar problems. 🔹Find ways to improve their own attitudes and behaviors through the study and practice of Al‑Anon’s Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. There is no advance notification or written referral necessary to attend an Al-Anon or Alateen meeting. Your clients can find a meeting that works for them on our website. If you would like more information about the Al-Anon program before referring your clients, consider observing an Al-Anon meeting. Professionals are welcome to attend any Al-Anon meeting designated as “Families, Friends and Observers Welcome." Meeting information can be found at: https://lnkd.in/e4BvW9-t #AlAnon #Alateen #FamilyDisease #FamilyRecovery #alcoholism #addiction #addictionrecovery #addictiontreatment #addictionmedicine