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Al-Anon Family Groups

Site: Halton Hills and Milton

Service: Al-Anon and Alateen Meetings

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Record #: ACT0339 Last Full Update: 03 Dec 2020
Memos and Bulletins
Public Comments Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) 
 
While most Al-anon and Alateen support meetings remain suspended until further notice, a number of meetings are being offered virtually. 
 
For a current list of virtual meetings, see here 
 
Please feel free to call or email for additional support during this time
Contact Information
Office Phone Local meeting info 416-410-3809
Toll Free Phone Meeting line - Mon-Sun 24 hours 1-888-425-2666
After Hours Phone 1-888-425-2666
Fax 757-563-1656
E-Mail wso@al-anon.org
Website www.al-anon.org
Social Media LinkedIn LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/al-anon-family-group-headquarters-inc-?trk=company_logo
YouTube YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCRP2-e3CnVpa-Vg5Praa9Vw
Primary Contact Claire Ricewasser, Associate Director-Professionals, Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. ; Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters (Canada), Inc.; Phone: 757-563-1600 * 613-723-8484; Fax: 757-563-1656; Email: wso@al-anon.org
Agency Information
Description (Agency) Support group for family and friends of individuals with alcohol abuse issues
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established May 1951
Primary Executive Vali Fayen, Executive Director, Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.; Phone: 757-563-1600 * 613-723-8484; Email: ExecDir@al-anon.org
Funding Donations - by members ; Sale of Goods - literature
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) 
 
While most Al-anon and Alateen support meetings remain suspended until further notice, a number of meetings are being offered virtually. 
 
For a current list of virtual meetings, see here 
 
Please feel free to call or email for additional support during this time 
 
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A Twelve Step mutual support group resource with member facilitated meetings for adults and teens affected by a relative or friend's addiction or misuse of alcohol. Al-Anon, which includes Alateen for teenagers, is a separate entity from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
  • non-professional, self-supporting, spiritually based, apolitical  
  • members share as peers how they apply the Al-Anon/Alateen program to their lives to solve common problems 
  • based on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions adapted from AA
Alateen:
  • part of the Al-Anon Fellowship designed for younger relatives and friends, up to age 19, of alcoholics  
  • follows the same Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and principles as Al-Anon 
  • members conduct their own meetings with the guidance of a certified adult Al-Anon member who is the Alateen Group Sponsor 
  • members focus on sharing and learning effective ways to cope with their common problems and challenges as a result of being affected by someone's drinking
Hours Call the Mon-Sun 24 hours toll-free meeting line to confirm times and locations
Areas Served Halton North ; Wellington County
Eligibility Ages: 12 year(s) and up 
 
  • anyone whose life has been affected by the drinking of a family member or friend  
  • Alateen program for ages 12-19 years
Application
  • no application required
  • attend a meeting
  • call meeting line for exact times and locations
Languages English ; French ; Spanish
Fees None - voluntary contributions
Site Information
Site Location Various meeting locations in Halton Hills and Milton
Located In Community Halton Hills
Address & Map
Halton Hills, ON
 
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Mailing Address c/o Greater Toronto Al-Anon Information Service 
Box 1304 
145 The West Mall 
Etobicoke, ON M9C 1C0
Physical Access Unknown - varies by location
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading Mental Health / Addictions
HCSD Sub Heading Addiction Support Groups
Service Categories Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups

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