activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 7
- Conduct educational workshops on recovery and sponsorship Recovery Community Conventions & WorkshopsDelivers multi-part workshop series on key aspects of Al-Anon recovery, including the role of sponsorship, working the 12 Steps, and service in recovery, with past series held from 2019 to 2020 and delivered via web conferencing to expand access.
- Facilitate Al-Anon and Alateen support meetings and servicesOffers ongoing support to individuals affected by someone else's drinking through Al-Anon and Alateen programs, including maintaining local Information Service locations and Literature Distribution Centers across Arizona to connect individuals with meeting information and resources.
- Host annual conventions for Al-Anon and Alateen members Recovery Community Conventions & WorkshopsOrganizes an annual state-level convention for Al-Anon and Alateen family groups, such as the 2025 Arizona convention which hosted 325 attendees from diverse backgrounds, including international participants.
- Operating Information Service and Literature Distribution CentersOperates local Al-Anon Information Service locations and multiple Information Service and Literature Distribution Centers across Arizona to connect individuals with meeting information and support Al-Anon/Alateen groups, including an after-hours volunteer call back service.
- Organizing Conventions and Workshops Recovery Community Conventions & WorkshopsOrganizes an annual convention for Al-Anon and Alateen family groups, such as the 2025 Arizona Al-Anon/Alateen Convention with 325 attendees. The organization also conducts workshops, including a multi-part series on sponsorship in Al-Anon, and a workshop on how service accelerates recovery, delivered via web conferencing to a global audience.
- Provide multilingual and after-hours support servicesExpands access to support by offering Spanish-language Al-Anon meetings in Phoenix, Arizona, and maintaining an after-hours volunteer call back service through designated regional centers.
- Providing Al-Anon Program SupportOffers support to individuals affected by someone else's drinking through the Al-Anon program, including Spanish-language meetings in Phoenix, Arizona.
capacity building · 2
- Financial Management and Self-Support Membership Dues & Sustaining GiftsMaintains and publishes year-end financial information and operates as a self-supporting organization by accepting financial contributions exclusively from Al-Anon members. The organization also accepts one-time memorial contributions from non-member individuals defined as 'family' with a close relationship of loving care and concern, up to $500.
- Manage financial self-sufficiency and transparency Membership Dues & Sustaining GiftsOperates as a self-supporting organization by accepting financial contributions only from Al-Anon members and maintains transparency through the publication of year-end financial information.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Addressing Alcoholism as a Family Disease family-disease modelThe organization operates on the principle that alcoholism is a family disease, providing a structured support program for individuals whose lives are affected by a problem drinker.
- Annual Convention as Central Support Event annual_convention_modelHosts an annual convention as a key event to strengthen, support, and connect Al-Anon and Alateen family groups across Arizona.
- Family Disease Model family-disease modelAddresses alcoholism as a family disease by offering support to individuals affected by someone else's drinking, recognizing that recovery is needed regardless of the drinker's presence or status.
- Financial Self-Sufficiency through Member Contributions tradition_seven_self_supportAdhering to Tradition Seven, the organization maintains financial independence by relying solely on voluntary contributions from its members, ensuring self-support and freedom from external funding sources.
- Peer Support Network and Sponsorship peer_support_networkThe organization utilizes a network of local and regional Information Service locations and peer support groups, including Spanish-language meetings, to provide personalized support and meeting access. Sponsorship is emphasized as a relational strategy for mentorship in spiritual principles, program fundamentals, and service engagement, aiming to improve member retention, recovery effectiveness, and create a self-replicating culture of peer support.
- Peer Support through Sponsorship and Mentorship peer_support_replicationUses personal mentorship and sponsorship to transmit spiritual principles and program fundamentals, fostering recovery, member retention, and a self-replicating culture of peer support.
- Regional and Remote Support Infrastructure regional_service_networkUses a decentralized network of regional Information Service and Literature Distribution Centers, along with remote collaboration, to deliver programming and support access to local groups across Arizona.
- Self-Assessment for Program Access self-assessmentProvides a self-assessment tool to help individuals recognize the impact of another's drinking and determine their need for Al-Anon or Alateen support.
- Self-Support via Member Contributions tradition_seven_self_supportMaintains financial independence and operational integrity by relying exclusively on voluntary member contributions, in alignment with Tradition Seven of Al-Anon.
- Service Work as a Path to Recovery service_in_recoveryIntegrates service roles into the recovery process, believing that active participation in service accelerates personal healing and strengthens group sustainability.
- Service-Oriented Recovery and Organizational Support service_in_recoveryThe organization believes that participation in service work accelerates personal recovery and organizes its service roles to support group operations and outreach, including dedicated positions for Alateen and public outreach. This includes using remote collaboration for program delivery and annual conventions as central support events.
- Twelve-Step Peer Support Groups twelve-step programFacilitates recovery through peer-led groups that use the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions to share experiences, strength, and hope, creating healing spaces for mutual support and growth.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Alateen
Support program for young people affected by someone else’s drinking, offering peer sharing and application of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions
Arizona Area Convention
Annual event providing workshops, speaker sessions, and community connection focused on recovery themes such as "Finding Balance"
Sponsorship Workshops
Series of educational workshops for Arizona members covering how to have and be a sponsor, including guidance on the 12 Steps, setting boundaries, and service sponsorship
Turbo Charge Your Recovery Workshop
Virtual workshop exploring how service participation accelerates personal recovery, offered during the pandemic with global participation
relationships · 14
who they work with
- AA Partner — Participated in the 2025 Arizona Al-Anon/Alateen Convention.
- Al-Anon Family Groups Network — Part of the broader Al-Anon Family Groups organization providing mutual support for families affected by alcoholism.
- Al-Anon Family Groups Headquarters, Inc. Network — Reprints content with permission from Al-Anon Family Groups Headquarters, Inc.
- Al-Anon Family Groups Headquarters, Inc. Partner — Reprinted content with permission from Al-Anon Family Groups Headquarters, Inc.
- Al-Anon World Service Office Network — Part of the global Al-Anon network, connected to the World Service Office for resources and coordination.
- Alateen Network — Includes Alateen as an integrated component of its service structure and group support system.
- Centro De Informacion y Distribucion Al-Anon de Az. Partner — Spanish-language information and literature distribution center based in Phoenix.
- District 1 Contact Partner — Regional contact for Bullhead City, Ft Mohave, Kingman, Lake Havasu, and Parker.
- East Valley Al-Anon Information Service Partner — Regional information and literature distribution center serving the East Valley area of Phoenix.
- Flagstaff Contact Partner — Regional contact point serving Flagstaff, Williams, and Sedona.
- FloAnn Y Partner — TCYR Chair who led the workshop and is a point of contact for questions.
- Salt River Valley Al-Anon Information Service Partner — Regional information and literature distribution center serving the northwest Phoenix metro area.
- Tucson Al-Anon Information Service Partner — Regional information and literature distribution center serving Tucson and south central Arizona.
- Yuma Literature Distribution Center Partner — Literature distribution center serving Yuma, Arizona.