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Al-Anon Family GroupsAl-Anon / Alateen Meetings, Halton Hills, Milton |
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| Our Kids Headings | Child / Youth Emotional / Behavioural Supports | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Located In Community | Acton | |||
| Mailing Address | c/o Greater Metropolitan Toronto Al-Anon Information Service Box 54533 1771 Avenue Rd Toronto, ON M5M 4N5 | |||
| Wheelchair Accessibility | Depends on meeting locations | |||
| Office Phone | Local meeting information line: 416-410-3809 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-425-2666 | |||
| Organization Email | wso@al-anon.org | |||
| Website | al-anon.alateen.on.ca | |||
| Description & Services | ||||
| Alternate Name | Alanon ; Alateen ; District 17 Upper Peel-Halton | |||
| Areas Served | Halton North ; Wellington County | |||
| Description | A community resource providing support to anyone affected by a relative or friend's drinking. Al-Anon: * an anonymous fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who meet anonymously to share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems * a separate fellowship from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) * Al-Anon is based on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions adapted from AA * nonprofessional, self-supporting, spiritually based, apolitical, welcomes all cultures, available almost everywhere Alateen: * a part of the Al-Anon Fellowship designed for the younger relatives and friends of alcoholics up to age 19 * follows the same Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions and principles as Al-Anon * members conduct their own meetings with the guidance of an Al-Anon member sponsor * focus on sharing experiences, hopes, strengths and encouragement, and learning effective ways to cope with their problems and challenges *There are currently no Alateen groups although Al-Anon reserves a portion of their meetings for children of alcoholics. Phone service provides support groups for relatives and friends of alcoholics in the Burlington and Hamilton area. The Hamilton office will have Al-Anon responders return calls about meetings in Burlington. Call the Information Line or email for information on meetings | |||
| Meeting Details | Call the Information Line for current District 17, Upper Peel-Halton meeting information. Al-Anon meetings: Acton: Mon 1:30 pm, One Day At A Time AFG St.Joseph's Catholic Church, 64 Church St, use back door, basement meeting room Wed 8 pm, Acton AFG Trinity United Church, 70 Mill St E, use back door, basement meeting room Milton: Tue 8 pm, Hope for Today St. Paul's United Church, 123 Main St. E. There are no Alateen meetings in Milton or Halton Hills at present. | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 12 year(s) and up Men, women and children whose lives have been affected by the compulsive drinking of a family member or friend. The Alateen program is available for youths 12-20 years of age. | |||
| Fees | Publications - may apply ; None | |||
| Languages | English | |||
| Subjects | ||||
| Subjects | Adult children of alcoholics ; Alcoholism ; Self help groups ; Youth | |||
| Broader Terms | Addictions ; Age groups ; Children of alcoholics ; Disorders ; Groups ; Health | |||
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| Resources Available | Literature is available in 30 different languages; 15 books, 70 pamphlets, and a monthly magazine, The Forum. PDF printable materials. | |||
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