Teens are welcome to attend an Al-Anon meeting when no Alateen meetings are available.
Teens between 13-18 years old can register to attend Alateen Chat Electronic Meetings.
For more information about Alateen in Central Michigan, please send an email to alanondistrict16@gmail.com.
"Depression took over my life for so long - too long. I never wanted to do anything, just be in my room and lay down - even if I wasn't tired. I just wanted to be isolated from everyone and everything. Being alone in my room was my safe zone. I am still working on my depression, but after being in Alateen for a few years, I feel a lot better."
"When I went to Alateen the first time, I was anxious and afraid. What if I say the wrong thing? What if they don't like me? What if they think I have it easy? What if I freeze up while talking? When I walked in, though, I was greeted with wide open arms by caring people. By my third meeting it felt like I had found a second family. I had a place I felt welcome and truly heard for the first time."
"It was in Alateen, sitting in that circle, that I learned that the only person I could control was myself and the way I handled everything going on around me. Learning to accept that I couldn't control my dad's drinking was something that lifted an incredible weight off my shoulders."