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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Answers to the Frequenly Asked Questions

  1. What is the Al-Anon Newsletter?

    2. In Calgary, Al-Anon Information Services (AIS) publishes a monthly (except July and August) newsletter. It is for any Al-Anon member. It contains a list of the Al-Anon Information Services’ (AIS) Officers and Coordinators; Al-Anon announcements i.e. workshops, gratitude meetings, anniversary meetings, etc; AIS monthly Treasurer’s report; District Meeting Information; monitoring schedule for 2 months; changes/updates to the 12 Step Lists, and Institution (i.e. hospitals) meeting schedule, etc.

    It is distributed at the monthly AIS meetings. Newsletters cost 20 cents each. It is common for groups to subscribe for a set number, which are distributed amongst the group. Purchases can be made at the meeting as well.

  2. How can I get a copy of the Al-Anon newsletter?
    3. Most individuals get a copy from their Alternate Group Representative at their regular Al-Anon meeting. If your group does not have an Alternate Group Representative you can attend the AIS meetings and get one, or more, directly. You can also contact the Newsletter Coordinator and discuss alternative arrangements. Due to anonymity you will have to get that contact information from someone who either attends, or is aware of, Al-Anon Information Services (AIS).
  3. What is a District Representative / District Rep / DR ?
    4. It is an Al-Anon member elected by the Group Representatives within the District. They have the same three year term as Group Representatives. They are a resource to the Group Representatives and groups within their Districts.
  4. What is a District?
    5. A District is a collection of groups within a loosely defined geographical area. All the Group Representatives from the groups within a District attend District Meetings. It can be compared to an Al-Anon meeting for Group Representatives. It allows Group Representatives to openly share their experience, strength, and hope from a Group Representative perspective. Although District Meetings are usually attended by Group Representatives they are open to anyone in the Al-Anon membership who wishes to observe, participate, and grow. Districts can decide to host special events as well i.e. workshops, speaker meetings, etc. Districts belong to an Area.
  5. What District does my Group belong too?

    6. In Calgary, Alberta, Canada there are 5 Districts generally located as follows:

    District 3 – South Calgary

    District 4 – South Calgary

    District 5 – NW Calgary, Cochrane

    District 6 – NE Calgary, Airdrie, Strathmore

    District 9 – South Calgary

    Groups within in each District are:

    District # 3

    Cal Al-Anon
    Chinook Monday Afternoon
    Saturday Early Risers
    Macleod Trail
    Pal-Anon
    Southwest Al-Anon
    Freedom to be You & Me Alateen

    District # 3 meets jointly with District # 4 and District # 9 at 7:30 PM on the second Wednesday of the month except July and August when they don’t meet.

    District meetings are held at:

    Holy Spirit Catholic Church
    10827-24th Street SW
    Calgary, AB

    District # 4

    Calgary Parent Recovery
    Lakeview Al-Anon
    Richmond Road Al-Anon
    Tillicum
    Tri-Anon
    Tuesday Afternoon
    Legacy Group
    Tuesday Noon Group
    Thursday Nooners

    District # 4 meets jointly with District # 3 and District # 9 at 7:30 PM on the second Wednesday of the month except July and August when they don’t meet.

    District meetings are held at:

    Holy Spirit Catholic Church
    10827-24th Street SW
    Calgary

    District # 5

    Sunday Evening Group
    Monday Night Parents & Friends
    Silver Springs
    Serenity Plus Adult Children
    Steps to Serenity
    Inner Peace
    New Beginnings
    Bowmount
    Bow Valley Al-Anon Groups
    Cochrane Friday Nights
    Monday Night Monarchs
    Monday Night Alateen

    District # 5 meets on either the third Wednesday or Thursday of the month except July, August and December when they don’t meet.

    District Meetings are held at:

    The location is currently on a rotating basis. Please contact another Group Representative within the District, your District Representative, or call the 24 Al-Anon phone number 266-5850 and they will have someone get back to you.

    District # 6

    Airdrie Open Door
    Courage to Change
    Finding our Way Adult Children
    Let it Begin With Me
    Live & Let Live
    One Day At A Time
    Sharing & Caring
    Strathmore New Hope
    Every Second Counts Alateen
    Northern Hills Trailblazers

    District # 6 meets 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of the month except July, August, and December when they don’t meet.

    District meetings are held at:

    Centennial Presbyterian Church
    103 Pinetown Place NE
    Calgary, AB

    District # 9
    Hope for Today
    Midnapore
    South Al-Anon Adult Children
    South Elbow Drive Group
    Key to Sanity

    District # 9 meets jointly with District # 3 and District # 4 at 7:30 PM on the second Wednesday of the month except July and August when they don’t meet.

    District meetings are held at:

    Holy Spirit Catholic Church
    10827-24th Street SW
    Calgary

  6. Do I have to be a Group Representative to attend District meetings?
    7. No. District meetings are open to any Al-Anon member who wishes to attend. Please see “What District does my Group belong too?” for meeting places and times.