Some of these meetings, called open meetings, are designed for members of the public seeking information as well as members.Īll meetings that are OPEN can be attended by anyone interested in learning about the Al-Anon program. Some meetings focus on special topics or needs (see below). Are all Al-Anon meetings the same?Įach AL-ANON meeting is independent, and each has its own character and focus. Participants are not required to speak, but when they do, they are encouraged to share their own experience, strength and hope, focusing on their own life without gossip or criticism of one another. Most AL-ANON meetings focus at first on a topic delivered by a lead-off speaker (the chair of this meeting), followed by participants speaking about how that topic relates to their own lives or about other experiences in their lives.
In a typical AL-ANON meeting, participants share and listen to the experiences, strengths and hopes of one another on a confidential and anonymous basis. The only requirement for membership is that your life has been affected by someone’s drinking. Autonomy allows the meeting to be run as its members choose, within guidelines designed to promote Al-Anon unity. Each meeting has its own style, so it is suggested that you try 6 meetings before deciding if Al-Anon is right for you.
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