Welcome Newcomer! We are glad you are here

Our personal situations may be different, but we share as equals because of what we have in common: our lives have been affected by another person’s drinking. Al-Anon is a mutual support group.

We can find understanding and support when we share our common experience with each other. Some of us are here because a spouse or partner has struggled with alcoholism. For others, the problem drinker is a parent, child, or grandchild. Sometimes a brother, a sister, or some other friend or relative brings us to Al-Anon. Many of us have had more than one alcoholic family member or friend.

Alcoholism has similar effects on us all, even though our relationships to the alcoholic may be different. Many newcomers are most interested in hearing about situations and relationships that are similar to their own. Over time, however, we come to understand that we can benefit from hearing how the Al-Anon principles worked in many different circumstances.

Free Downloadable Literature

Newcomer Packet

If you would like a Newcomer Packet, please fill in the form below and we will mail you one. (US postage only)
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WSO (World Service Office) Guidelines Helpful for Newcomers

Members Interested in Speaking (G‑1)  Revised: 2021
Al-Anon 2022-2025 Service Manual (online version)
Service manual – pdf version
Click here for the complete list of Guidelines on the WSO website

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