How do I get help

We want to make it as simple and easy as possible for you to get to a meeting where you will find others who have also had family members or friends who are problem drinkers.

The minimum age requirement for attending Al-Anon meetings is 18. Alateen is for young people 12 to 17 years inclusive.

The best way to find out what Al-Anon is all about and how we can help you is to attend a meeting. You can either use our ‘Find a Meeting’ link here or call our helplines.

Using our ‘Find a Meeting’ option

With approximately 700 groups spread across the UK & Eire, there is likely to be an Al-Anon Family Groups meeting accessible to you.

All meetings are free to attend and open to anybody affected by another’s drinking. Simply come along at the day and time listed.

Contacting our helplines

Our confidential helplines are available every day of the year (even on Christmas Day!).

UK: 0800 0086 811 (10am to 10pm)

RoI: 01 873 2699 (10am to 10pm)

NI: 02890 682368 (6pm to 11pm, Monday to Sunday; 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday)

Our experienced, friendly helpline volunteers will be able to provide full details of Al-Anon meetings near you. There is also an online contact form.

Online and telephone meetings

Online meetings are available in the UK & Eire. Click here to find out more.

The Al-Anon World Service Office (WSO) provides a range of telephone meetings (Please contact your phone provider for international call charges). Click here to find out more.

Al-Anon literature

Al-Anon provides literature related to the topic of alcoholism and recovery. Literature can provide you with further support and motivation between meetings.