WHO IS INVITED TO ATTEND A MEETING
HOW MEETINGS OBTAIN THEIR FUNDS
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TO FIND A MEETING IN YOUR CITY
The list of cities with Al-Anon and Alateen phone numbers contains phone numbers generally available from directory assistance or in the local phone directory. These phone numbers are available in over 220 cities and towns throughout Northern California. Some groups have placed their list of meetings on-line. If on-line, the web link is provided. This list is sorted alphabetically by city. Should you have a problem with a phone number or web link, click here to contact us.
If you want the telephone number or web link for your city, click here - CITY.
Al-Anon groups hold meetings in churches, schools, hospitals, treatment centers, clubs, and other civic buildings, any place where the groups can afford the rent. Groups pay their own way, and they are not affiliated with the owner or operator of the building at which they meet.
WHO IS INVITED TO ATTEND A MEETING
Everyone who believes that someone else's drinking bothers them are encouraged to attend any Al-Anon meeting in this list. It is not necessary to believe that the person who drinks is an alcoholic, only that when he or she drinks, we react in a way that appears inappropriate. If someone else's drinking bothers you, Al-Anon is there to help. Anyone who qualifies in this manner may attend any Al-Anon meeting.
Alateen is an Al-Anon program for children in the teen years. Alateen has one or more adult sponsors who assist the teens. Because the teens need a place that is confidential, adults who are not sponsors do not attend an Alateen meeting unless the group gives explicit permission for that person to attend. For these purposes, all Alateen meetings are labeled "closed". Any teen who qualifies in this manner may attend any Al-Anon meeting. Some Alateen meetings list ages lower than the teen years, allowing younger children to attend their meeting also.
Many professionals in the medical, treatment, legal and judicial systems, students and others wish to learn about how Al-Anon may help their clients. Many Al-Anon meetings are open to the public and anyone who wishes to learn about Al-Anon or Alateen may attend any "open" Al-Anon meeting.
Some Al-Anon meetings are also "closed". If you are a professional, student or otherwise have an interest in finding out about Al-Anon and/or Alateen, please identify yourself to the meeting prior to its start and ask if you may attend.
When calling a phone number listed in the NCWSA directory, there are several ways that the phone is answered. In some cities or towns, an Al-Anon member or an answering service paid for by the groups personally answers the phone. For other cities and towns, the caller is greeted with a message from a voice mail system. Regardless of the manner of answering the phone, the members welcome you to listen for ways to find your first meeting.
Your anonymity will be respected when you call. You may not be asked for your own name, phone number or address if speaking to an Al-Anon volunteer. But, if your call goes to a message service or voice mail system, you might be asked to leave your name, a phone number and sometimes your address. This allows someone to return your call to help you find that first meeting or to mail a schedule of meetings to you. Al-Anon's volunteers do not mention alcoholism, Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon or Alateen on the outside of mailing envelopes or in phone messages left for you.
Al-Anon meetings are open to anyone whose life has been affected by someone else's drinking. Alateen meetings are open to children in the teen years, but they may also be available for children as young as five. Generally, when an Alateen member reaches the age of 20, the teen member is encouraged to attend Al-Anon meetings. An adult may attend an Alateen meeting with the permission of the conscience of the Alateen group. Adults may not repeatedly attend Alateen meetings unless they have met the "NCWSA REQUIREMENT FOR ALATEEN MEMBER SAFETY"
Some groups also identify themselves with a focus. You will find groups focused for newcomers; other groups focus on a format, such as study groups for steps, traditions, concepts; others identify themselves with the focus on individuals, such as men, women, adult children, gay. Regardless of the format and focus, you are invited to attend a meeting, where you will learn more about how Al-Anon and/or Alateen might help you recover from the effects of the disease of alcoholism.
HOW MEETINGS OBTAIN THEIR FUNDS
Groups are dependent on the voluntary contributions of its members. Members, potential members, visitors, professionals and other non-members are invited to attend meetings without regard to economic circumstances and are asked not to contribute unless they intend on becoming members. While members do contribute to the group's expenses, even for them, contributions are voluntary.
To find the phone number and location for Al-Anon and Alateen in your city, scan the city column, call one of the phone numbers listed or click on the underlined web link. This listing was last updated on October 6th, 2008. If you find an error, or are unable to find a meeting from a phone number or web link listed here, please click here to contact us.
MEETINGS OUTSIDE OF CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA STATE MAP BY COUNTY
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| ALAMEDA | ||||
| ALAMO | ||||
| ALBANY | ||||
| ALBION | ||||
| ALTURAS | ||||
| ANGELS CAMP | ||||
| ANTIOCH | ||||
| APTOS | ||||
| ARCATA | ||||
| ARNOLD | ||||
| ARNOLD | ||||
| ASHWORTH | ||||
| ATHLONE | ||||
| ATHERTON | ||||
| ATWATER | ||||
| AUBURN | ||||
| BAY POINT | ||||
| BEAR VALLEY | ||||
| BELMONT | ||||
| BELVEDERE | ||||
| BEN LOMOND | ||||
| BENICIA | ||||
| BERKELEY | ||||
| BIEBER | 530-376-0159 |
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| BIG SUR | ||||
| BODEGA | ||||
| BODEGA BAY | ||||
| BOLINAS | ||||
| BOONVILLE | ||||
| BOULDER CREEK | ||||
| BRADLEY | ||||
| BRANSCOMB | ||||
| BRENTWOOD | ||||
| BUCKEYE | ||||
| BURLINGAME | ||||
| BURLINGAME | ||||
| BURNEY | ||||
| BURNT RANCH | ||||
| CALISTOGA | ||||
| [ToIndex] | CAMERON PARK | |||
| CAMPBELL | ||||
| CANTUA CREEK | ||||
| CAPITOLA | ||||
| CARLETON | ||||
| CARMEL | ||||
| CARMEL VALLEY | ||||
| CARMICHAEL | ||||
| CASPAR | ||||
| CASTRO VALLEY | ||||
| CASTROVILLE | ||||
| CATHEYS VALLEY | ||||
| CERES | ||||
| CHESTER | 530-376-0159 |
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| CHICO | ||||
| CHOWCHILLA | ||||
| CHOWCHILLA MTN. | ||||
| CHULAR | ||||
| CITRUS HEIGHTS | ||||
| CLARKSVILLE | ||||
| CLAYTON | ||||
| CLEARLAKE | ||||
| CLOVERDALE | ||||
| CLOVIS | ||||
| COALINGA | ||||
| COARSEGOLD | ||||
| COLUSA | ||||
| CONCORD | ||||
| CORCORAN | ||||
| CORNING | 530-376-0159 |
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| CORTE MADERA | ||||
| COTATI | ||||
| COVELO | ||||
| COULTERVILLE | ||||
| CRESCENT CITY | ||||
| CROCKETT | ||||
| CROWS LANDING | ||||
| CUPERTINO | ||||
| DALY CITY | ||||
| [ToIndex] | DALY CITY | |||
| DANVILLE | ||||
| DARRAH | ||||
| DAVIS | ||||
| DEER PARK | ||||
| DELHI | ||||
| DENAIR | ||||
| DINUBA | ||||
| DISCOVERY BAY | ||||
| DIXON | ||||
| DOS PALOS | ||||
| DUBLIN | ||||
| EAST PALO ALTO | ||||
| EL CERRITO | ||||
| EL DORADO | ||||
| EL GRANADA | ||||
| EL PORTAL | ||||
| EL SOBRANTE | ||||
| ELK GROVE | ||||
| EMERYVILLE | ||||
| EMPIRE | ||||
| ESCALON | ||||
| EUREKA | ||||
| EXETER | ||||
| FAIR OAKS | ||||
| [ToIndex] | FAIRFAX | |||
| FAIRFIELD | ||||
| FELTON | ||||
| FERNDALE | ||||
| FOLSOM | ||||
| FORESTVILLE | ||||
| FORTUNA | ||||
| FOSTER CITY | ||||
| FREMONT | ||||
| FRENCH CAMP | ||||
| FRESNO | ||||
| FT BRAGG | ||||
| GALT | ||||
| [ToIndex] | GARBERVILLE | |||
| GEORGETOWN | ||||
| GILROY | ||||
| GLEN ELLEN | ||||
| GONZALAS | ||||
| GRASS VALLEY | ||||
| GRAYSON | ||||
| GREENBRAE | ||||
| GREENFIELD | ||||
| GREENVILLE | ||||
| GRIDLEY | ||||
| GUADALUPE | ||||
| GUALALA | ||||
| GUERNEVILLE | ||||
| GUSTINE | ||||
| HALF MOON BAY | ||||
| HANFORD | ||||
| HAYFORK | 530-376-0159
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| HAYWARD | ||||
| HEALDSBURG | ||||
| HERCULES | ||||
| HICKMAN | ||||
| HILLSBOROUGH | ||||
| HILMAR | ||||
| HIRSCH | ||||
| HOLLISTER | ||||
| HORNITOS | ||||
| HUGHSON | ||||
| HUNTERS VALLEY | ||||
| INDIAN GULCH | ||||
| [ToIndex] | INVERNESS | |||
| IRWIN | ||||
| ISLETON | ||||
| JACKSON | ||||
| JAMESBURG | ||||
| KENSINGTON | ||||
| KENTFIELD | ||||
| KENWOOD | ||||
| KERMAN | ||||
| KEYES | ||||
| KING CITY | ||||
| KINGSBURG | ||||
| KLAMATH | ||||
| KNIGHT'S FERRY | ||||
| LA GRANGE | ||||
| [ToIndex] | LA HONDA | |||
| LAFAYETTE | ||||
| LAKEPORT | ||||
| LARKSPUR | ||||
| LATHROP | ||||
| LAYTONVILLE | ||||
| LE GRAND | ||||
| LEGGETT | ||||
| LEMOORE | ||||
| LINCOLN | ||||
| LINDSAY | ||||
| LITTLERIVER | ||||
| LIVERMORE | ||||
| LIVINGSTON | ||||
| LODI | ||||
| LONGVALE | ||||
| LOOMIS | ||||
| LOS ALTOS | ||||
| LOS ALTOS HILLS | ||||
| LOS BANOS | ||||
| LOS GATOS | ||||
| LOS MOLINOS | ||||
| LOWER LAKE | ||||
| LUSHMEADOWS | ||||
| MADERA | ||||
| [ToIndex] | MAGALIA | |||
| MANCHESTER | ||||
| MANTECA | ||||
| MARIN | ||||
| MARIN CITY | ||||
| MARINA | ||||
| MARIPOSA | ||||
| MARIPOSA PINES | ||||
| MARTINEZ | ||||
| MARYSVILLE | ||||
| MCKINLEYVILLE | ||||
| MENDOCINO | ||||
| MENLO PARK | ||||
| MERCED | ||||
| MERCED FALLS | ||||
| MID PINES | ||||
| MILL VALLEY | ||||
| MILLBRAE | ||||
| MILPITAS | ||||
| MODESTO | ||||
| MONTCLAIR | ||||
| MONTE RIO | ||||
| MONTE SERENO | ||||
| MONTEREY | ||||
| MONTARA | ||||
| MORAGA | ||||
| MORGAN HILL | ||||
| MOSS BEACH | ||||
| MOSS LANDING | ||||
| MT. BULLION | ||||
| MT. SHASTA | ||||
| MOUNTAIN VIEW | ||||
| MURPHYS | ||||
| MURPHYS | ||||
| NAPA | ||||
| [ToIndex] | NAPA | |||
| NAVARRO | ||||
| NEVADA CITY | ||||
| NEWARK | ||||
| NEWCASTLE | ||||
| NEWMAN | ||||
| NORTH FORK | ||||
| NORTH HIGHLANDS | ||||
| NOVATO | ||||
| OAKDALE | ||||
| OAKHURST | ||||
| OAKLAND | ||||
| OAKLEY | ||||
| ORANGEVALE | ||||
| ORINDA | ||||
| ORLAND | ||||
| OROVILLE | ||||
| PACIFICA | ||||
| [ToIndex] | PACIFIC GROVE | |||
| PAJARO VILLAGE | ||||
| PALO ALTO | ||||
| PARADISE | ||||
| PATTERSON | ||||
| PEBBLE BEACH | ||||
| PENNGROVE | ||||
| PESCADERO | ||||
| PETALUMA | ||||
| PHILO | ||||
| PIEDMONT | ||||
| PINE GROVE | ||||
| PINOLE | ||||
| PITTSBURG | ||||
| PLACERVILLE | ||||
| PLANADA | ||||
| PLEASANT HILL | ||||
| PLEASANTON | ||||
| PLYMOUTH | ||||
| POINT ARENA | ||||
| POINT ARENA | ||||
| POINT REYES | ||||
| POLLOCK PINES | ||||
| PONDEROSA BASIN | ||||
| PORTERVILLE | ||||
| PORT COSTA | ||||
| PORTOLA VALLEY | ||||
| PRATHER | ||||
| QUINCY | ||||
| RANCHO CORDOVA | ||||
| [ToIndex] | RANCHO MURIETA | |||
| RED BLUFF | ||||
| REDDING | ||||
| REDWAY | ||||
| REDWOOD CITY | ||||
| REDWOOD SHORES | ||||
| REDWOOD VALLEY | ||||
| REEDLEY | ||||
| RICHMOND | ||||
| RIO DELL | ||||
| RIO LINDA | ||||
| RIO NIDO | ||||
| RIO VISTA | ||||
| RIPON | ||||
| RIVERBANK | ||||
| ROCKLIN | ||||
| ROCKPORT | ||||
| RODEO | ||||
| ROHNERT PARK | ||||
| ROSEVILLE | ||||
| ROSS | ||||
| SACRAMENTO | ||||
| [ToIndex] | SALIDA | |||
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