Their website lists the many meetings that are available locally and countrywide. Electronic alanon meetings are held online and over the phone. I heard about it from my sponsor, it was not listed anywhere online as a meeting and it was made clear at the start of the session that. Orders made to the massachusetts area ldc helps support al anon alateen outreach in massachusetts. Tips for disposition of al anon materials upon death of an al anon member. The big book is no longer conference approved literature. These 12 step al anon books, coda, and aca books are here to help you in your journey. Aa massachusetts helps individuals struggling with alcoholism find the help they need on a local basis. None armed forces pacific armed forces americas armed forces africa, can. A great book for those in al anon, or anyone whose lives have been affected by someone elses drinking or drug use. In a nutshell, step 11 says to discover the plan god, as you understand him, has for your life and find the power to carry it out. Al anon alateen service manual version 2 p2427 c category. The content of the literature is contributed by al anon and alateen members themselves.
Today more than 26,000 al anon groups exist in 115 countries. These personal stories have been updated by the millions that the process has helped, while still retaining the essential recovery principles. We have found that the study and practice of the 12 steps through the big book of alcoholics anonymous has provided us with a better, saner life. Contains al anon and alateen groups at work, digest of al anon and alateen policies, world service handbook, and descriptive text explaining al anon s twelve concepts of. Al anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. The only danger is that you can be tempted to helpfully point out passages to the alcoholic. This means that anyone attending a meeting is asked to keep confidential the identities of individuals seen. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Anon family groups published more than 100 books and pamphlets that share al anon s single purpose.
But the original way to do the 12 steps as laid out in the big book is a truly thorough and excellent method to use. Welcome to aa massachusetts, a statewide recovery resource devoted to supporting the men and women of massachusetts. Almost any time and day of the week there is a meeting in your town or nearby. Discover massachusetts alcoholics anonymous meetings per county or city, and take the next step to overcome alcohol addiction. Al anon and even ma, top grade leather now in choice of colors for. Massachusetts al anon alateen order form conference approved literature cal, service materials, meeting list books hours. What is al anon alateen al anon s program of recovery is based on the twelve steps and twelve traditions as adapted from alcoholics anonymous aa.
Find an alanon or alateen facetoface, phone, or online. The material presented here is not al anon conference approved literature. Steven gans, md is boardcertified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at massachusetts general hospital. Many people have gone through the difficult journey of recovery. A participant of area 31 alcoholics anonymous this website is your local link to alcoholics anonymous in western massachusetts. They are affected by what the addict does and how they handle the situations. Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of. Al anon family groups is a worldwide fellowship that offers a program of recovery for the families and friends of alcoholics, whether or not the alcoholic recognizes the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help. Please remember that when you purchase conference approved literature cal through the massachusetts literature distribution center ldc you help us meet our budget and maintain services to newcomers and the fellowship please return to ma al anon to print and use our.
Al anon literature compares life with an alcoholic to a drama where people develop stereotyped, almost scripted, roles. And those who care most about the alcoholic are affected the most. Al anon is a mutual support group of peers who share their experience in applying the al anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives. Al anon big book anniversary group aa just for today na na tuesday noon group aa big book. Literature distribution center 57 east main street, suite 109,read more. Helpful links learn to cope a support organization that offers. One day at a time in al anon ii b16 alateenhope for children of alcoholics b3 hope for today b27 many voices, one journey b31 one day at a time in al anon b6. Monday morning, 9 am est al anon spiritual principles of big book recovery phone number. Teens come together to share experiences to find effective ways to cope with problems.
Meeting calendar addiction help and recovery marlborough. Big book aa meeting concurrent with al anon, open 2. Books and pamphlets that share alanons single purpose. Nami, the national alliance on mental illness, is the nations largest grassroots mental. Marijuana anonymous ma speaker discussion group aa monday, may 11, 2020 11. Al anon begins with the principle that alcoholism is a family disease. Pauls episcopal church closed big book meeting of alcoholics anonymous 6. Conference approved literature cal alanon family groups. Alateen is part of the al anon fellowship designed for the younger relatives and friends of alcoholics through the teen years. Many people think the addict is the only one who needs a recovery program but that isnt true.
Anon members share their insights and experiences with each other. Alcoholics anonymous aa 12step program as described in the the big book, aas guide for people recovering from alcoholism, has many references to god and religious themes, and step 11 is no different. Alanon meetings are an opportunity to come together, for men, women, and. Get help with alcoholism for free in masssachusetts. If you can resist that temptation, its extremely helpful and informative. Many who come to alanonalateen are in despair, feeling hopeless, unable to believe that things can ever change. Al anon family groups are an international organisation with over 800 support groups in the uk and republic of ireland. Aa meetings foley, al alcoholics anonymous near me. Informally known as the big book with its first 164 pages virtually unchanged since. It has helped many of us find solutions that lead to. Alanon meetings are free, anonymous and confidential.
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Alanon family groups of massachusetts western mass recovery. Al anon book, detachment book, fighting addiction, for readers of let go now by karen casey apr 1, 2016. Books and pamphlets that share al anon s single purpose. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. For information about al anon or alateen groups, please call, contact us or write. Aa big book covers al anon book covers na book covers na coins recovery gifts. Al anon is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience in order to solve their common problems. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. One day at a time in alanon ii b16 alateenhope for children of alcoholics b3 hope for today b27 many voices, one journey b31 one day at a time in alanon b6.
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