Al-Anon and Alateen are self-help recovery programs for people who believe their lives may have been affected by someone else's drinking. We come together to find help and support in dealing with the effects of alcoholism on our lives. The single purpose of these programs is to help families and friends of alcoholics, whether the alcoholic is drinking or not.

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Al-Anon & Alateen Literature

The Al-Anon Family Groups Headquarters, Inc. publishes literature containing the experience, strength, and hope of its members who apply the principles for their own recovery. Among the Conference Approved Literature (CAL), there are at least 15 books, 70 pamphlets, and a monthly magazine, The Forum. This wealth of information from those who have lived with alcoholism is used for individual daily reading and as a focus for study by members during their meetings. All are printed in English and many have been translated in over 30 languages and used worldwide. Videos and other materials are also available.

Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature (CAL) presents the Al-Anon program to members of our fellowship and the public at large. Al-Anon SealAll Al-Anon CAL bears the seal along with the words: Approved by World Service Conference Al-Anon Family Groups. This seal and statement give the assurance that the literature is produced by Al-Anon and is consistent with the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of Al-Anon Family Groups.

For Further Information:

You can purchase CAL through:

A local meeting (selection varies per meeting)

Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature (CAL) can be purchased in Canadian $ in Calgary at:

Literature Distribution Centre/Al-Anon Central Service Office of Alberta - located on the 2nd Floor @ 4718 – 1st Street SW.
Hours of Operation are:
Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursdays Only 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fridays 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Please note that access to this location is limited to stairs. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Order on-line so that your order is ready for pick up at www.al-anonliterature.ab.ca

e-mail: acso.a@shaw.ca (for an e-mail copy of the Canadian Price lists)
Phone: (403) 287-3397
FAX: (403) 287-0338


CAL can also be purchased On-line at our World Service Office. Please note that prices on that website are in American Dollars. The web site contains complete processes and procedures.