Alateen’s Purpose Alateen is a part of Al-Anon, which helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Alateen is our recovery program for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members. Our program of recovery is adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and is based upon the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditons and the Twelve Concepts of Service. The only requirement of membership is that there be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. Al-Anon/Alateen is not affiliated with any other organization or outside entity. Alateen is not a program for young people seeking sobriety. Special Alateen Section on the World Service Office Website For BC/Yukon Alateen Meetings click here Important Note: There have been some changes made to the Alateen format recently to make it both safer for the children as well as Al-Anon members serving Alateen. Please take the time read over the following documents about the changes: Area 81 Alateen Safety and Behavioral Requirements and Questions and Answers about the Board Motion For Questions or Comments OR to Inquire about Alateen Service in Your Community Contact the Alateen Coordinator

Is someone's drinking bothering you? Alateen is for you. Alateen is for young people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. The following 20 questions are to help you decide whether Alateen is for you. Learn about Alateen’s Twelve Steps and Alateen's Twelve Traditions.