Self‑Care Is Not Selfish

“In my personal life, the slogan ‘Let It Begin with Me’ reminds me that taking care of myself is not selfish; it’s the opposite. Before I found Al‑Anon, I didn’t think about taking care of myself, because I thought someone else had to take care of me…”

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Welcome, Newcomer! eBooklet Is Available!

We are so excited to announce that Welcome, Newcomer! (eK-10) is now available in an electronic format. That’s right, now you can purchase Welcome, Newcomer! wherever you buy your eBooks. You can buy one for yourself or send a gift code or redemption link directly to a newcomer’s email address! Click here to purchase it.

Shine a Light

As our world begins to open back up after sheltering in place for several months, the need for recovery is going to be very high. Families may have been struggling with financial issues, job losses, or the effects of being cooped up for weeks on end with someone with a drinking problem.

The time for public outreach has never been more critical than right now. Let’s let Al‑Anon be a beacon of hope. Why not challenge your group to deliver 100 Al‑Anon Faces Alcoholism (AFA) magazines by the end of the year to local counselors’ and doctors’ offices, emergency rooms, and libraries!

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Download AFA Order Form

Hope for Today eBook Is Available Now

The latest CAL to be made available in eBook format! Our newest release includes the index complete with links to each reading. A daily reader written from the perspective of members who grew up in alcoholic homes. This book is for anyone who wants to grow in acceptance, compassion, and understanding. 

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Where Can I Read More about Sponsorship?

The following materials can provide helpful information on being a Sponsor and being sponsored:

Available from local Literature Distribution Centers or at our online store.

April 2020 Chairperson of the Board Letter

Link to details on the WSO site

2020 World Service Conference (WSC)

Would you like to know what was discussed at the 2020 World Service Conference? Read short reports about:

Link to page on WSO site

  • The Electronic Meeting Work Group
  • The Task Force: Reaching & Unifying Rural & Large Geographic Populations
  • A Chosen Agenda Item discussion: How is Al‑Anon going to reach new members in the 21st century and the millennial generation?
  • Upcoming Events: Al‑Anon’s 70th Anniversary and the 2023 Al‑Anon International Convention

Public Service Announcements

New Al‑Anon PSA Campaign Is Underway

The WSO is pleased to announce the release of the new 2019‑2020 Al‑Anon Public Service Announcements (PSAs). The new campaign features two different scenarios that introduce Al‑Anon Family Groups to the general public, encouraging people affected by another person’s drinking to try Al‑Anon for help and hope.
The PSAs are available in English, French, and Spanish and will initially be distributed to more than 1,000 TV and radio stations in the US and Canada. Further, thanks to the generous commitment of those stations that offer free airplay, Al‑Anon PSAs reach millions of people every year. 
Al‑Anon members and groups can take part in this most wide-reaching public outreach project, too! Would you be willing to contact the TV and radio stations in your local area and ask them to play our PSAs? 
It only takes a few simple steps:

  • Request to speak with the person responsible for PSA programming and ask if they would like to help the families and friends of alcoholics in their audience.
  • Write down the contact’s name and email address.
  • Submit a request to have the PSAs sent to the contact via email.

You can also reach out to your Area Public Outreach Coordinator for assistance. He or she can provide you with the PSA information for your Area, which includes the list of local stations that received the PSAs and the previous year’s airplay report showing which stations played them. 


Let’s make this new campaign the most successful yet— “Let It Begin with Me.”

PSA Request Form

Effects of Alcoholism on Children & How Alateen Helps

Sis Wenger, President/CEO of NACoA, Recommends Alateen

The Effects of the Family Disease of Alcoholism on Children

Al-Anon Around the World

See the Al-Anon Around the World Post

Annual Alateen Recertification!

It’s time to prepare for the annual Alateen Recertification…

See the informational page.

Group Conscience, what is it?

We all may have heard about it, and some of us may have taken part in it, but what is a group conscience, exactly? How is it achieved?

Read more about What a Group Conscience is.