- 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.
Printable Meeting List
News & Updates
Save the Date! The 2026 AFG of MD and DC Spring Conference, “A Little Time for Myself,” will take place June 12-14, 2026, at Frostburg University in Frostburg, MD.
Meeting Updates: The Sunday Davidsonville meeting has changed the time and location. Also, there is a new meeting in Chestertown on Monday evenings. See the updated meeting list.
The 2025 AIS Chairperson’s note is now available.
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
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
Al-Anon Family Groups
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