Alateen meetings are the same as Al-Anon meetings except that Alateen is restricted to people under age 20 who live or have lived, with someone who abuses alcohol. Alateen meetings include one or two Al-Anon sponsors.

Al-Anon is a fellowship of people who have been affected by the alcohol abuse of a loved one. We meet regularly in small groups to absorb the strength and hope of others who have lived with alcoholism. We learn from the experiences of others who have lived in similar situations.

Alateen is for young people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.

There are no dues for membership. Alateen is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions.