Alateen is part of Al‑Anon Family Groups.  Alateen is a fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking.  Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members who help the group to stay on track.  Alateens come together to:

• share experiences, strength, and hope with each other
• discuss difficulties
• learn effective ways to cope with problems
• encourage one another
• help each other understand the principles of the Al-Anon program
• learn how to use the Twelve Steps and Alateen's Twelve Traditions