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Al-Anon Phone Meetings: Help Is Only a Phone Call Away

Last Updated: December 16, 2022

Authored by Nena Messina, Ph.D.

Reviewed by Michael Espelin APRN

Al-Anon phone meetings are intended to complement in-person meetings that can take place over the phone or online. These meetings are all supposed to follow the same rules regarding confidentiality and privacy of all AA-affiliated sessions. They are also supposed to be centered on the 12-Step philosophy. Members can join an Al-Anon meeting by calling a specific phone number or joining a Zoom meeting found on the group’s website.

What are Al-Anon Phone Meetings?

AA phone gatherings are social support forums organized by an Al-Anon chapter that takes place over the phone or online, in some cases, that resemble an in-person AA meeting. The communities are organized by local chapters of the larger World Services Organization (the administrative arm of the group). They host the forums at specific times and with particular attendance requirements.

Al-Anon Phone Meetings last as long as they need to last, as there is no set time limit for any gathering. They often last up to an hour but can go longer or shorter depending on the members. Even though they take place over the phone or online, these types of gatherings can be just as effective as an in-person meeting.

How Do I Join Al-Anon Phone Meetings?

One can find Al-Anon phone meetings scheduled in the table below. It lists all the available times and locations across different time zones. A member can find a specific forum to contact, dial their number and join it if they adhere to the attendance requirements. Some of them are open to anyone, while others are reserved only for friends and family members affected by alcoholism.

Day Time Time Zone Phone Number Topic Who’s Welcome? WSO ID
Monday 12:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (667)-770-1523

507988#

Reaching For Personal Freedom

Book Study Meeting

Families, Friends, and Observers 30626992
Monday 5:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

New Day 5:00 AM AFG Families and Friends 30703632
Monday 5:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8889#

AFG Spoken Here Families, Friends, and Observers 30738348
Monday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Just For Today Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30613237
Monday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8808

2287#

Sunrise Mtg

BOOK STUDY: DAILY READERS: ONE DAY AT A TIME (B-6),COURAGE TO CHANGE (B-16), HOPE FOR TODAY (B-27)

Families, Friends, and Observers 30639274
Monday 6:15 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

Early Bird Meeting

Read and share all CAL

Families and Friends 30724262
Monday 8:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

52639#

Sharing Our Recovery Families, Friends, and Observers 30710486
Monday 8:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

242643

Circle of Change AFG

Daily Reader Focus

Families and Friends 30767480
Monday 8:30 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

Eleventh Step Meeting

“(quiet time 8:40-8:55) sharing then resumes”

Families, Friends, and Observers 30570344
Monday 9:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Daily Meditation Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30534437
Monday 9:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864899#

Today’s Daily Readings Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30731726
Monday 9:15 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

102584#

How Al-Anon Works – Beginners Welcome

BOOK STUDY: HOW AL-ANON WORKS FOR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF ALCOHOLICS (B-22)

Families, Friends, and Observers 30645271
Monday 11:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8808

2287#

From Survival to Recovery

BOOK STUDY: FROM SURVIVAL TO RECOVERY:GROWING UP IN AN ALCOHOLIC HOME (B-21)

Families, Friends, and Observers 30652963
Monday 12:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

8648912#

Topics for Recovery Mtg Families and Friends 504067
Monday 1:00 PM ET (UTC-5) 605-313-5613

231218#

Harmony AFG Families and Friends 30777088
Monday 3:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

52639#

Intimacy in Alcoholic Relationships Families, Friends, and Observers 30633565
Monday 4:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Monday Beginners Literature Mtg

BEGINNERS LITERATURE

Families, Friends, and Observers 30536814
Monday 4:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864894#

Monday 4:00 PM Beginners’ Literature Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30734183
Monday 6:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

Steps 1, 2, & 3 Families and Friends 30550352
Monday 6:00 PM ET (UTC-5) 712-432-8733

864896#

Growing in Maturity AFG Families, Friends, and Observers 30770751
Monday 7:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8808

2287#

A Step Each Month AFG Families and Friends 30715224
Monday 8:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Survivors in Recovery Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30508234
Monday 8:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864898#

From Surviving to Thriving Families and Friends 30734806
Monday 9:30 PM ET (UTC-5) (605) 313-6005

669088#

Legacies Circle AFG Families, Friends, and Observers 30739458
Monday 10:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Blueprint for Progress 4th Step Families and Friends 30702412
Monday 10:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

8648910#

Personal Growth in Step 4 Families, Friends, and Observers 30734398
Tuesday 12:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (667)-770-1523

507988#

Reaching For Personal Freedom

Book Study Meeting

Families, Friends, and Observers 30626992
Tuesday 12:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

8648912#

AFG Monday Midnight Topic Recovery Meeting Families and Friends 30733051
Tuesday 5:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

New Day 5:00 AM AFG Families and Friends 30703632
Tuesday 5:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8889#

AFG Spoken Here Families, Friends, and Observers 30738348
Tuesday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Just For Today Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30613237
Tuesday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8808

2287#

Sunrise Mtg

BOOK STUDY: DAILY READERS: ONE DAY AT A TIME (B-6),COURAGE TO CHANGE (B-16), HOPE FOR TODAY (B-27)

Families, Friends, and Observers 30639274
Tuesday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864896#

Unity Daily Readers Families and Friends 30731008
Tuesday 6:15 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

Early Bird Meeting

Read and share all CAL

Families and Friends 30724262
Tuesday 7:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

7672022#

Sharing Our Strength Speaker Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30765287
Tuesday 8:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

52639#

Sharing Our Recovery Families, Friends, and Observers 30710486
Tuesday 8:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

242643

Circle of Change AFG

Daily Reader Focus

Families and Friends 30767480
Tuesday 8:30 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

Eleventh Step Tuesday Meeting

“(quiet time 8:40-8:55) sharing then resumes”

Families, Friends, and Observers 30567106
Tuesday 9:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

First Step Beginners Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30534439
Tuesday 9:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864899#

Step One Beginner’s Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30731713
Tuesday 9:15 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

102584#

Communication Mtg Families, Friends, and Observers 30645794
Tuesday 11:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8808

2287#

4TH Step Families, Friends, and Observers 30664121
Tuesday 12:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

8648912#

AFG 12 & 12 Mtg

Step & Tradition

Families and Friends 503921
Tuesday 3:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

52639#

Our Three Legacies Families, Friends, and Observers 30638139
Tuesday 4:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Tuesday Step Ten Mtg Families, Friends, and Observers 30536820
Tuesday 4:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864894#

TAKING STEP TEN MEETING Families and Friends 30731685
Tuesday 6:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864896#

Book Study of the AFG Service Manual Families, Friends, and Observers 30737456
Tuesday 8:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Meditation Books Topic Meeting Families and Friends 30510645
Tuesday 8:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864898#

Serenity with the Daily readers Topic Meeting Families and Friends 30731684
Tuesday 10:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Discovering Choices

Book study meeting

Families, Friends, and Observers 30576864
Tuesday 10:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

8648910#

Choosing Self-Love Families, Friends, and Observers 30734690
Wednesday 12:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (667)-770-1523

507988#

Reaching For Personal Freedom

Book Study Meeting

Families, Friends, and Observers 30626992
Wednesday 5:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

New Day 5:00 AM AFG Families and Friends 30703632
Wednesday 5:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8889#

AFG Spoken Here Families, Friends, and Observers 30738348
Wednesday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Just For Today Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30613237
Wednesday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8808

2287#

Sunrise Mtg

BOOK STUDY: DAILY READERS: ONE DAY AT A TIME (B-6),COURAGE TO CHANGE (B-16), HOPE FOR TODAY (B-27)

Families, Friends, and Observers 30639274
Wednesday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864896#

Unity Daily Readers Families and Friends 30731009
Wednesday 6:15 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

Early Bird Meeting

Read and share all CAL

Families and Friends 30724262
Wednesday 8:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

52639#

Sharing Our Recovery Families, Friends, and Observers 30710486
Wednesday 8:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

242643

Circle of Change AFG

Daily Reader Focus

Families and Friends 30767480
Wednesday 8:30 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

Eleventh Step Mtg

“(quiet time 8:40-8:55) sharing then resumes”

Families, Friends, and Observers 30596504
Wednesday 9:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864899#

Second Step Beginners Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30534440
Wednesday 9:15 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

102584#

Detachment Mtg Families, Friends, and Observers 30645797
Wednesday 10:15 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

Eleventh Step Mtg

STEP ELEVEN

Families, Friends, and Observers 30582276
Wednesday 11:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8808

2287#

Slogan Mtg Families, Friends, and Observers 30657697
Wednesday 12:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

8648912#

Growing up with Alcoholism Families and Friends 30731716
Wednesday 12:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

From Survival to Recovery Mtg Families and Friends 503912
Wednesday 1:00 PM ET (UTC-5) 605-313-5613

231218#

Harmony AFG Families and Friends 30777088
Wednesday 3:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

52639#

Gratitude Mtg Families, Friends, and Observers 30624244
Wednesday 4:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Wednesday Meditation Mtg Families, Friends, and Observers 30536827
Wednesday 4:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864894#

Conscious Contact 11th Step Literature, Meditation and Discussion Mtg Families and Friends 30731474
Wednesday 6:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

Wednesday Acceptance Families, Friends, and Observers 30537195
Wednesday 7:30 PM ET (UTC-5) 872-240-3212

732 782 445

Recovery AFG

Last Saturday night of each month: Step, Tradition and Concept mtg

Families and Friends 30753490
Wednesday 8:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

New Beginnings Meeting AFG

Beginners meeting

Families and Friends 30506728
Wednesday 8:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864898#

How AFG Works Beginners Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30730198
Wednesday 10:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Opening Our Hearts, Transforming Our Losses Families, Friends, and Observers 30701681
Wednesday 10:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

8648910#

Grief and Loss in the Journey Toward Recovery Book Study Families and Friends 30731493
Thursday 12:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Thursday Midnite Daily Meditations Mtg Families, Friends, and Observers 30536812
Thursday 12:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (667)-770-1523

507988#

Reaching For Personal Freedom

Book Study Meeting

Families, Friends, and Observers 30626992
Thursday 5:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

New Day 5:00 AM AFG Families and Friends 30703632
Thursday 5:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8889#

AFG Spoken Here Families, Friends, and Observers 30738348
Thursday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Just For Today Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30613237
Thursday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Just For Today Three Meditation Books Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30618125
Thursday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8808

2287#

Sunrise Mtg

BOOK STUDY: DAILY READERS: ONE DAY AT A TIME (B-6),COURAGE TO CHANGE (B-16), HOPE FOR TODAY (B-27)

Families, Friends, and Observers 30639274
Thursday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864896#

Unity Daily Readers Families and Friends 30731010
Thursday 6:15 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

Early Bird Meeting

Read and share all CAL

Families and Friends 30724262
Thursday 8:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

52639#

Sharing Our Recovery Families, Friends, and Observers 30710486
Thursday 8:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

242643

Circle of Change AFG

Daily Reader Focus

Families and Friends 30767480
Thursday 8:30 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

Eleventh Step Thursday Mtg

“(quiet time 8:40-8:55) sharing then resumes”

Families, Friends, and Observers 30567103
Thursday 9:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864899#

Living With Gratitude Families, Friends, and Observers 30731482
Thursday 9:15 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

102584#

Opening Our Hearts Transforming Our Losses AFG Families, Friends, and Observers 30534441
Thursday 11:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8808

2287#

Boundaries Families, Friends, and Observers 30650856
Thursday 12:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Noon 3 Meditation Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30730315
Thursday 12:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

8648912#

Serenity Spoken Here Mtg Families and Friends 503890
Thursday 3:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

52639#

Chair’s Choice CAL Families, Friends, and Observers 30635663
Thursday 4:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Beginners Slogan Meeting

BEGINNERS SLOGANS

Families, Friends, and Observers 30536464
Thursday 4:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864894#

Working Our Slogans Beginner’s Mtg Families and Friends 30730216
Thursday 6:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864896#

Lois Remembers AFG

Book Study Many Voices, One Journey

Families, Friends, and Observers 30716180
Thursday 7:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-3900

294001#

Reaching out AFG Families, Friends, and Observers 30668305
Thursday 8:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Paths to Recovery Meeting Families and Friends 30521773
Thursday 8:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8710

1111#

Parents in Recovery

PARENTS MEETING

Families, Friends, and Observers 30718735
Thursday 8:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864898#

Recovery in the Legacies Families, Friends, and Observers 30733489
Thursday 9:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (605) 313-5111

305325#

Let’s Talk About Sponsorship AFG Families, Friends, and Observers 30725949
Thursday 10:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

8648910#

Thursday Blueprint for Progress Families, Friends, and Observers 30594084
Friday 12:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (667)-770-1523

507988#

Reaching For Personal Freedom

Book Study Meeting

Families, Friends, and Observers 30626992
Friday 12:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

8648912#

AFG Midnight Daily Readers Families and Friends 30731494
Friday 5:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

New Day 5:00 AM AFG Families and Friends 30703632
Friday 5:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8889#

AFG Spoken Here Families, Friends, and Observers 30738348
Friday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Just For Today Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30613237
Friday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8808

2287#

Sunrise Mtg

BOOK STUDY: DAILY READERS: ONE DAY AT A TIME (B-6),COURAGE TO CHANGE (B-16), HOPE FOR TODAY (B-27)

Families, Friends, and Observers 30639274
Friday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864896#

Unity Daily Readers Families and Friends 30731011
Friday 6:15 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

Early Bird Meeting

Read and share all CAL

Families and Friends 30724262
Friday 6:15 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

Friday 6:15 am

Speaker meeting

Families and Friends 30728088
Friday 8:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

52639#

Sharing Our Recovery Families, Friends, and Observers 30710486
Friday 8:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

242643

Circle of Change AFG

Daily Reader Focus

Families and Friends 30767480
Friday 8:30 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

Meditation Mtg

“(quiet time 8:40-8:55) sharing then resumes”

Families, Friends, and Observers 30589189
Friday 9:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864899#

Friday 9am Step Three Beginners Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30730824
Friday 9:15 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

102584#

Sponsorship Mtg Families, Friends, and Observers 30645266
Friday 11:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8808

2287#

Opening our Hearts-Transforming our Losses

Book Study Meeting

Families, Friends, and Observers 30652933
Friday 12:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

AFG Speaker Telephone Meeting

AL-ANON SPEAKERS

Families and Friends 30501642
Friday 12:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

8648912#

Friday Noon Speaker Topic Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30734178
Friday 1:00 PM ET (UTC-5) 605-313-5613

231218#

Harmony AFG Families and Friends 30777088
Friday 3:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

52639#

Slogans Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30645258
Friday 3:30 PM ET (UTC-5) (425) 436-6368

338613#

12:30 pm AFG Families, Friends, and Observers 30749410
Friday 4:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Friday Twelve Step Mtg Families, Friends, and Observers 30536834
Friday 4:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864894#

Step 12 In All of Our Affairs Families and Friends 30731481
Friday 6:00 PM ET (UTC-5) 712-432-8733

864896#

Reaching For Personal Freedom Families and Friends 30730706
Friday 8:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864898#

AFG Personal Stories Families, Friends, and Observers 30734944
Friday 8:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

How AFG Works: Family Story Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 504111
Friday 10:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

Friday Detachment Mtg Families, Friends, and Observers 30536838
Friday 10:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

8648910#

Recovering In Al-Anon Families, Friends, and Observers 30589186
Saturday 12:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (667)-770-1523

507988#

Reaching For Personal Freedom

Book Study Meeting

Families, Friends, and Observers 30626992
Saturday 5:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

New Day 5:00 AM AFG Families and Friends 30703632
Saturday 5:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8889#

AFG Spoken Here Families, Friends, and Observers 30738348
Saturday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Just For Today Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30613237
Saturday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8808

2287#

Sunrise Mtg

BOOK STUDY: DAILY READERS: ONE DAY AT A TIME (B-6),COURAGE TO CHANGE (B-16), HOPE FOR TODAY (B-27)

Families, Friends, and Observers 30639274
Saturday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864896#

Unity Daily Readers Families and Friends 30731012
Saturday 6:15 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

Early Bird Meeting

Read and share all CAL

Families and Friends 30724262
Saturday 8:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864898#

Three Legacies Speaker Mtg Families, Friends, and Observers 504112
Saturday 8:30 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

Saturday Morning Eleventh Step Mtg

“(quiet time 8:40-8:55) sharing then resumes”

Families and Friends 30609082
Saturday 9:30 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

52639#

Sharing our Recovery Families, Friends, and Observers 30657712
Saturday 10:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

102584#

Boundaries and Detachment

Twelve Steps Study

Families, Friends, and Observers 30664437
Saturday 10:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

8648910#

Traditions Study Using Paths to Recovery Families and Friends 30730935
Saturday 10:00 AM ET (UTC-5) 712-432-8773

86023#

Looking Deeper A Traditions Study Meeting Using Paths to Recovery

Unlike other Traditions meetings, We Read and Share on All Questions in Paths to Recovery

Families and Friends 30761844
Saturday 11:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8808

2287#

Seekers of Serenity Speaker Mtg Families, Friends, and Observers 30645274
Saturday 12:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Adult Child Hope Daily Reader Meeting AFG Families, Friends, and Observers 30730913
Saturday 12:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

8648912#

Hope for Today Mtg Families and Friends 503908
Saturday 1:30 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

102584#

Opening our Hearts, Transforming our Losses

Book Study Meeting

Families, Friends, and Observers 30642670
Saturday 2:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

The Gift of Sponsorship Families and Friends 30732089
Saturday 2:00 PM ET (UTC-5) 712-432-8733

864892#

Embracing Intimacy

A Reading and Sharing Meeting Based on “Intimacy in Alcoholic Relationships”

Families and Friends 30764759
Saturday 3:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

52639#

From Survival to Recovery Book Study Mtg

Book Study Meeting

Families, Friends, and Observers 30639282
Saturday 4:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864894#

Opening our Hearts, Transforming our Losses

BOOK STUDY: OPENING OUR HEARTS, TRANSFORMING OUR LOSSES (B-29)

Families and Friends 30521349
Saturday 6:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864896#

Eleventh Step Study Families, Friends, and Observers 30596880
Saturday 7:30 PM ET (UTC-5) 872-240-3212

732 782 445

Recovery AFG

Last Saturday night of each month: Step, Tradition and Concept mtg.

Families and Friends 30753490
Saturday 8:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

86023#

Saturday Night Speaker Mtg Families, Friends, and Observers 30592440
Saturday 8:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

864898#

Sharing Our Experience, Strength and Hope Speaker Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30731484
Saturday 10:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

8648910#

Obedience to the Unenforceable Families, Friends, and Observers 30533272
Saturday 11:00 PM ET (UTC-5) 605-468-8889

5851412#

Let Go and Let God AFG Families and Friends 30771760
Saturday 11:00 PM ET (UTC-5) 605-313-5613

231218#

Harmony AFG Families and Friends 30777088
Sunday 12:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (667)-770-1523

507988#

Reaching For Personal Freedom

Book Study Meeting

Families, Friends, and Observers 30626992
Sunday 5:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

8888#

New Day 5:00 AM AFG Families, Friends, and Observers 30703632
Sunday 5:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

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AFG Spoken Here Families, Friends, and Observers 30738348
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Just For Today Meeting Families, Friends, and Observers 30613237
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Sunrise Mtg

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Sunday 6:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

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Read and share all CAL

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BOOK STUDY: Paths to Recovery B-24

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Sunday 8:30 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

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Eleventh Step Mtg

“(quiet time 8:40-8:55) sharing then resumes”

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Sunday 9:30 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

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Sharing our Recovery Families, Friends, and Observers 30662564
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Parents in Recovery AFG Mtg Families, Friends, and Observers 30652932
Sunday 11:00 AM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8808

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A Group Families and Friends 30734915
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Boundaries and Detachment Families and Friends 503911
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On Our Path to Recovery Families and Friends 30730558
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Opening our Hearts, Transforming our Losses

BOOK STUDY: OPENNG OUR HEARTS, TRANSFORMING OUR LOSSES

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Sunday 2:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

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Paths to Recovery Book Study

BOOK STUDY: PATHS TO RECOVERY–AL-ANON’S STEPS, TRADITIONS AND CONCEPTS (B-24)

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Sunday 2:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

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Concept Twelve Revisited Families and Friends 30731556
Sunday 3:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

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In All Our Affairs: Making Crises Work For You Families, Friends, and Observers 30648726
Sunday 3:00 PM ET (UTC-5) 605-313-5613

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Harmony AFG Families and Friends 30777088
Sunday 4:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8773

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Opening our Hearts, Transforming our Losses Mtg

BOOK STUDY: OPENING OUR HEARTS, TRANSFORMING OUR LOSSES (B-29)

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Sunday 4:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8700

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The Dilemma of the Alcoholic Marriage Book Study Mtg Families, Friends, and Observers 30655084
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Grief as a Process Families and Friends 30730940
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Hope for Today AFG Families and Friends 30751654
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Steps & Traditions Meeting AFG Families and Friends 30505252
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Parenting by the Principles Families, Friends, and Observers 30732338
Sunday 10:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8818

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Progress not Perfection Families, Friends, and Observers 30537600
Sunday 10:00 PM ET (UTC-5) (712) 432-8733

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Sharing our Recovery Families, Friends, and Observers 30596883

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Are Al-Anon Telephone Meetings Effective?

The support and non-judgemental aspect of the 12-Step program is the key to its success and longevity, although it takes time and effort. In a survey conducted by the organization of its members, 88% reported having improved mental health after working the program than before they started attending.

Whether the over-the-phone version is as impactful as the in-person variation is hard to say, there haven’t been any specific studies examining the differences. Still, there is much evidence that AA and the 12-Step program are very effective at maintaining sobriety. There is also a lot of evidence to show that regularly attending sessions (in various settings, whether in institutions, medical locations, etc.) leads to greater abstinence in the long run.

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What is WSO ID and Why is It Important?

The WSO ID is an identification number given to each registered chapter of the World Services Organization to confirm its identity as a legitimate Al-Anon chapter. In addition, the ID is listed under every available phone meeting service to prove to anyone interested in joining that it is a legitimate Al-Anon Phone Meeting.

Benefits Of Al-Anon Over-the-Phone Gatherings

The benefits of attending an Al-Anon intergroup have the same as an in-person group session. Still, during the Covid-19 pandemic, they are a much more practical substitute to everyone gathering together. The phone groups can also provide even greater anonymity for those not ready to attend a session in person.

The over-the-phone sessions are also a suitable service for people who cannot, for whatever reason (no transportation, no money for gas, disability, etc.), attend a meeting in person but still need support from the group to deal with their alcoholism. People in rural areas can also reach Al-Anon Phone Meetings to get their help.

Al-Anon telephone gatherings are a convenient way to find the support and help of the AA community from anywhere in the world. There are chapters spread out across the country, and they are easy to find with the right resources.


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Published on: February 1st, 2022

Updated on: December 16th, 2022

About Author

Nena Messina, Ph.D.

Nena Messina is a specialist in drug-related domestic violence. She devoted her life to the study of the connection between crime, mental health, and substance abuse. Apart from her work as management at addiction center, Nena regularly takes part in the educational program as a lecturer.

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Michael Espelin APRN

8 years of nursing experience in wide variety of behavioral and addition settings that include adult inpatient and outpatient mental health services with substance use disorders, and geriatric long-term care and hospice care.  He has a particular interest in psychopharmacology, nutritional psychiatry, and alternative treatment options involving particular vitamins, dietary supplements, and administering auricular acupuncture.

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