What is Al-Anon?

The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems.

We believe alcoholism is a family illness, and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions.

Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.

Reprinted with permission from the Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual (Page 12), Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.© 1992, Revised 2010

Updated Meeting List

Hot off the Press – Revised Meeting List for District 12 & 14; May, 2012.   Download (PDF, 136.57KB)
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What’s Going On?

Check here for events, conferences, conventions and Open Talks (both AA and Al-Anon).  Come back often, as new events are frequently added.
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Open Talk Monday, April 30

[ April 30, 2012; 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Don't miss this opportunity to hear a grateful member of Al-Anon share her experience, strength and hope. An Al-Anon open talk is an event which is open to the public. A vital part of our own recovery in Al-Anon is sharing the message with others. Everyone is welcome! Share with your families and friends the [...]
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Hot Off the Press! Spring Growing Oaks Newsletter

The Growing Oaks Newsletter is chock-full of helpful information, for the old-timer as well as the newcomer to Al-Anon.  Find out about upcoming events, how you can help, even personal sharing.  The Alateens also share and contribute.  Each quarter, a new edition is published.  You can read it and download your own copy by clicking on [...]
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Spring AWSC Meeting

[ June 9, 2012; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a Group Rep?  Do you want to serve more, but are not sure about making the commitment?  Consider attending the Spring Assembly of the Michigan Al-Anon Family Groups on June 9.   Learn what is going on in the World Service Organization (WSO) and share information [...]
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Public Outreach Committee – Next Meeting

[ April 30, 2012; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Have you been wanting to to get more involved, do some service work?  This may be your opportunity to do just that.  Come to a Public Outreach Committee meeting of the Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups of Oakland County and discover how you can share your experience, strength and hope to help spread the Al-Anon message. Whether [...]
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40th Annual Al-Anon Convention

[ May 18, 2012 to May 20, 2012. ] It's already mid-April! Have you registered for the 40th Annual Al-Anon Convention yet? So, what are you waiting for? Grab a friend, and get a room in Bay City for the weekend of May 18-20. Or come on up, and make new friends! Our own Districts 12 and 14 are hosting the conference this year, [...]
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Hope For Those Troubled by Someone’s Drinking

If you have been thinking that you want to get more out of your Al-Anon program, this may be for you!  One of our active members, and former Outreach coordinator, shared this wonderful idea with us.  For those of you who want to carry the message and grow in your recovery, please consider reaching out [...]
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