Is Al-Anon right for me?
Let this short questionnaire help you decide.
What Can Al-Anon Do For Me?
Learn from the experiences of Al-Anon members just like you.
Connecting with an Al-Anon Member
Call the San Francisco Al-Anon office (415 834 9940) and leave a message. Because Al-Anon respects each person’s right to anonymity, you need to provide only your first name and your phone number. An Al-Anon member will contact you.
Attending a San Francisco Al-Anon Meeting
You choose which Al-Anon meeting you want to attend. Al-Anon recommends that newcomers attend six different meetings as close together as possible. However, the choice of when, where, and how often is entirely yours:
Meetings occur daily.
Most groups meet weekly.
All meetings welcome newcomers!
Check the Meetings: Where and When page to learn more about the variety of meetings that are available.
Click the Find a Meeting button to display the San Francisco meeting list—where and when.
getting Acquainted with Al-Anon
All Al-Anon literature is written by Al-Anon members. Members address a variety of topics as they share their experience, strength, and hope.
The following publications (all at no cost) are written specifically for newcomers:
Has Your Life Been Affected By Someone Else’s Drinking (Alateen)
Did You Grow Up With a Problem Drinker (Adult Children of Alcoholics)
Al-Anon Welcomes African Americans, African Canadians, All People of Color
Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism: Help and Hope for Families and Friends of Alcoholics!
For a complete list of Al-Anon literature and to order any item of Al-Anon literature, go to Al-Anon’s World Service Organization (WSO) online store.