- Al-Anon is an organization comprised of persons whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
It is a recovery program for families and friends of alcoholics, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. Alateen, a part of Al-Anon, is for teens and preteens affected by someone else’s drinking, not for young alcoholics seeking sobriety for themselves.
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News & Updates
Fall Convention: The 2026 AFG of MD and DC Fall Convention, “Our Shared Journey of Hope,” will take place November 6-8, 2026, in Towson, MD, at the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel. See flyer for details.
Potluck Dinner: The Fall 2026 Al-Anon Potluck in Linthicum Heights will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Doors open at 5p.m. See flyer for details.
Service Opportunities: Looking for new ways to serve? Please consider these job descriptions for Chairperson and Outreach Coordinator.
Read the AIS Chairperson’s note, “What is AIS?“
An updated Alateen meeting list is now available.
Al-Anon’s World Service Organization (WSO) created a helpful checklist on welcoming newcomers and guests to our meetings. Please share this with your groups as appropriate.
Upcoming Events
2026 AFG Fall Convention
November 6
Newcomers
New to Al-Anon? Here are some suggested steps to consider:
Attend meetings
Visit the Meetings page to find a list of meetings in your area.
Request a Phone List
Stay after the meeting to ask any questions and receive a member phone list.
Read Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature
You can pick up print literature when you attend in person meetings. If you attend virtual meetings, you can visit www.al-anon.org to request an electronic newcomer packet.
Sponsor
When you are ready, consider asking someone to be your sponsor.
We can be reached at alanon@md-al-anon.org
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