Description
When you don’t know where to turn because someone drinks too much, Al-Anon Family Groups can help.
Our Alateen groups support younger members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
All ethnicities are welcome.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
There are no dues or fees in Al-Anon and Alateen meetings.
Most groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions. Members are asked to contribute what they can afford, so that the group can pay rent, provide literature, and offer support to local and worldwide service centres.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Al-Anon Family Groups has one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing The 12 Steps and by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. We believe that alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. The Al-Anon Family Groups Program is adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and is based upon: The 12 Steps - study of these steps is essential to progress in the Al-Anon Family Groups program. The principles they embody are universal, applicable to everyone, whatever your personal creed. The 12 Traditions - these guidelines are the means of promoting harmony and growth in Al-Anon Family Groups and in the worldwide fellowship of Al-Anon Family Groups as a whole. The 12 Concepts of Service - the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions are guides for personal growth and group unity. The 12 Concepts are guides for service. Al-Anon Family Groups are an anonymous fellowship, so what is said in a meeting is held in confidence and your anonymity is protected at all times. All ethnicities are welcome.
Al-Anon Family Groups has one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing The 12 Steps and by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. We believe that alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. The Al-Anon Family Groups Program is adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and is based upon: The 12 Steps - study of these steps is essential to progress in the Al-Anon Family Groups program. The principles they embody are universal, applicable to everyone, whatever your personal creed. The 12 Traditions - these guidelines are the means of promoting harmony and growth in Al-Anon Family Groups and in the worldwide fellowship of Al-Anon Family Groups as a whole. The 12 Concepts of Service - the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions are guides for personal growth and group unity. The 12 Concepts are guides for service. Al-Anon Family Groups are an anonymous fellowship, so what is said in a meeting is held in confidence and your anonymity is protected at all times. All ethnicities are welcome.
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Online / e-mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
All of New Zealand
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Meetings are held in locations all through New Zealand. Click here to find a meeting near you.
You do not need to make an appointment to attend a meeting. You can attend any meeting whose location and time works for you.
The only requirement for membership is that there is a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend.
Description
Al-Anon Family Groups has one purpose: to help families of alcoholics.
We do this by practicing The 12 Steps and by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. We believe that alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.
The Al-Anon Family Groups Program is adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and is based upon:
- The 12 Steps - study of these steps is essential to progress in the Al-Anon Family Groups program. The principles they embody are universal, applicable to everyone, whatever your personal creed.
- The 12 Traditions - these guidelines are the means of promoting harmony and growth in Al-Anon Family Groups and in the worldwide fellowship of Al-Anon Family Groups as a whole.
- The 12 Concepts of Service - the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions are guides for personal growth and group unity. The 12 Concepts are guides for service.
Al-Anon Family Groups are an anonymous fellowship, so what is said in a meeting is held in confidence and your anonymity is protected at all times. All ethnicities are welcome.
Alateen is a fellowship for younger members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. The purpose of Alateen groups are for young people to come together to: share experience, strength and hope with each other discuss their difficulties learn effective ways to cope with their problems encourage one another help each other understand the principles of the Alateen programme
Alateen is a fellowship for younger members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. The purpose of Alateen groups are for young people to come together to: share experience, strength and hope with each other discuss their difficulties learn effective ways to cope with their problems encourage one another help each other understand the principles of the Alateen programme
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
All of New Zealand
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Meetings are held in locations all through New Zealand. Click here to find a meeting near you.
Alateen groups often meet at the same time and location as an Al-Anon Family Group, in a separate room. Alateen meetings are open only to teenagers (and sometimes pre-teen aged children).
You do not need to make an appointment to attend a meeting. You can attend any meeting whose location and time work for you.
The only requirement for membership is that there is a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend.
Description
Alateen is a fellowship for younger members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
The purpose of Alateen groups are for young people to come together to:
- share experience, strength and hope with each other
- discuss their difficulties
- learn effective ways to cope with their problems
- encourage one another
- help each other understand the principles of the Alateen programme
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly, Phone, Online / virtual / app, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Website
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This page was last updated at 3:44PM on March 25, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Al-Anon Family Groups and Alateen.