Alateen Members

What is Alateen?

Alateen is 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 Traditions, 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.

Click here to obtain an informational flyer which was prepared in 2000 by the Hawaii Area Alateen Coordinator.

Is Alateen for You?

Do you think you might be affected by someone's drinking? See this questionnaire, which will help you evaluate whether or not your life has been affected by someone else's drinking.

Alateen Talk Newsletter

Click here to see an excerpt of Alateen Talk, a quarterly publication from Al-Anon Family Group's younger members worldwide.

National Alateen Information

Visit the World Service Office Alateen website for more information about Alateen.

Alateen Sponsorship & Policies

Can I Become an Alateen Sponsor?

Every Alateen group needs an active, adult member of Al-Anon to serve as Sponsor. The Sponsor is an active part of the group, guiding and sharing knowledge of our Twelve Steps and Alateen Traditions. If you are considering becoming an Alateen sponsor Download the Alteen Sponsorship: Is It For You?. If you are still interested, please email your interest to become an Alateen Sponsor to the webmaster (afghawaii@yahoo.com) and your request will be forwarded to the Alateen Coordinator.

Alateen Policies and Safety

We follow strict safety procedures to review and certify members as Alateen Sponsors, for run Alateen meetings, for Alateen transportation, and other issues. Please review our Hawaii Area Policies and Guidelines page for additional information.