Information for the Media

Every alcoholic affects the lives of at least four people. Al-Anon Family Groups (which includes Alateen for younger members) is there to help the family members and friends who also suffer from the affects of alcoholism. Al-Anon/Alateen press releases and our Media Kit (K-19) are available here to provide the media with background information on our fellowship.

You can also view our current public service announcements. If you would like to interview Al-Anon/Alateen members in your community, please contact our Public Outreach Department via e-mail or telephone at 1-757-563-1600. Thank you for helping us carry the Al-Anon message to families and friends of alcoholics.

Statement on Anonymity
There may be some who are not familiar with our Traditions of personal anonymity at the public level. We respectfully ask that no Al-Anon, Alateen, or AA member be identified by full name or picture in published or broadcast reports, including those on the Internet.

The assurance of anonymity is essential to our efforts to help families and friends of alcoholics, so that they know Al-Anon and Alateen meetings are safe, confidential place to get help. We gratefully appreciate the cooperation of the media in this matter.

Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc