• 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

There will not be a 2025 AFG of MD and DC Spring Convention. See cancellation announcement.

Save the Date – 2025 AFG of MD and DC Fall Convention is 31 October – 2 November 2025.

The January 15, 2025, AIS quarterly meeting notes are 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