Southern Illinois Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups (SIAFG), Area 16, is made up of twelve Districts covering the lower two- thirds of the state of Illinois. Each District is made up of individual groups, all with a single purpose: to help the families and friends of Alcoholics.

If you are concerned with someone else's drinking, the Al-Anon program can help you.  Please feel free to reach out and contact an Al-Anon/Alateen family group near you. Your anonymity is assured. You may find help in locating an Al-Anon family group by selecting the Area Meetings & District Map link, looking in your local phone book, or asking a minister or clinical specialist.

Is Al-Anon/Alateen For You?

Visit any of the following links for self-quizzes that can help you determine whether Al-Anon or Alateen might be of help to you:


For more information about Al-Anon visit Al-Anon Family Groups website

For more information about Alateen visit For Teens at Al-Anon Family Groups website


Al-Anon’s newest book: Reaching for Personal Freedom (P-92)


Reaching for Personal Freedom—Living the Legacies takes a very personal approach in helping members familiarize themselves with our three Legacies. Insightful introductions of each of the Twelve Steps, Traditions, and Concepts of Service are followed by perceptive examples from members who share how they have applied these principles to their personal lives. Each story is accompanied by thought-provoking questions and space to write.

This workbook can be used for personal study, partnership with a Sponsor, or group study during meetings. Reaching for Personal Freedom gives readers an opportunity to expand their understanding of the spiritual foundation of our program and experience a new awareness of their personal potential.  (http://al-anon.org/P92.html)