Welcome to the Al-Anon Family Groups
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness, and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.
~Suggested Al-Anon Preamble to the Twelve Steps
About SCWS
The purpose of this website is to provide the members of all Southern California Al-Anon Family Groups (AFG) meetings with information pertaining to the Al-Anon / Alateen program in the California South Area.
Area Structure
The California South Area is divided into 30 geographical districts, as depicted in the Area map, encompassing approximately 1060 Al-Anon and Alateen groups and 1260 meetings; some groups meet multiple times per week. California South Area is comprised of the following service arms:
- Area Panel
- Area World Service Committee
- Area Assembly
Area Information
The California South Area is divided into 30 geographical districts, as depicted in the Area map, encompassing approximately 1060 Al-Anon and Alateen groups and 1260 meetings; some groups meet multiple times per week.
Area Service Information
In this section, you will find important information for Group and District Representatives, including Assembly and Committee meeting information, meeting minutes, guidelines, and bylaws and much more!
Insurance
Request an insurance certificate for your meeting, Area- or District-sponsored event.
Group Records
Register your new group or make changes to your group with the Group Records Coordinator.
Alateen Service
If you are considering becoming an Al-Anon Member Involved in Alateen Service (AMIAS). Review the prospective AMIAS information and decide if Alateen service is for you.
District Meetings
Contact information for the various Districts within the Southern California World Service area are listed here. The area map depicts the geographical District boundaries.
Delegate's Corner
On this webpage, you will find information and news from the World Service Office, the Board of Trustees, and the World Service Conference.
Upcoming Events
