Al-Anon Family Groups UK and Eire
61 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4YF
Tel (confidential helpline): 020 7403 0888
Web: www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Best time to telephone: 10am - 10pm daily
Al-Anon is worldwide and offers understanding and support for families and friends of problem drinkers, whether the drinker is still drinking or not.
Alateen, a part of Al-Anon, is for young people aged 12 to 17 who have been affected by someone else's drinking, usually that of a parent.
For details of meetings throughout the UK and Eire please contact the helpline.
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