Al-Anon Is:

• A fellowship of relatives and friend of alcoholics who believe their lives have been affected by someone else's drinking.
• a mutual support recovery program based on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
• A nonprofessional fellowship where members share their experience, strength, and hope to solve their common problems.
• A program with the anonymity of all Al-Anon and AA members protected.
• A spiritual program that is compatible with all religious beliefs or none.
• A program with the single purpose of helping families and friends of alcoholics, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not.

Al-Anon Is NOT:

• Allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution.
• Involved in any outside issues--neither endorses nor opposes any cause.
• Affiliated with AA, although both fellowships cooperate with one another.
• Considered a religious organization, treatment center, provider, counseling agency, or teaching program.
• Conducted by professionals.
• Intended as a replacement for professional treatment or counseling.