To learn more about Alateen, what happens at meetings, why you might want to attend, or if you are a parent or professional of a young person with alcoholism in a friend or family member, Click Here to be taken to the Alateen section of our World Service Office website. In this section, the following topics (and more) are covered:

  • Why should I attend Alateen?
  • How will Alateen help me?
  • What is a meeting like?
  • Read Alateen stories
  • Alateens talk about Alateen
  • Try an Alateen chat meeting
  • How can I help my children?
  • Professionals talk about Alateen
  • And more!


Alateen is part of Al-Anon Family Groups. Alateen is a fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members who help the group to stay on track. Alateens come together to:

  • share experiences, strength and hope with each other
  • discuss difficulties
  • learn effective ways to cope with problems
  • encourage one another
  • help each other understand the principles of the Al-Anon program