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About this meeting
An Al-Anon Family Groups meeting is held every Monday at 7pm in Islington, north London, at St Mary's Church, South Crypt Room, Upper Street. The fellowship exists for people affected by someone else's drinking rather than for the person who drinks, and its members include partners, parents, adult children and friends of someone whose drinking has caused them concern. As an open meeting, there is no restriction on who can sit in, so first-timers and people simply exploring the programme are just as welcome as long-standing members. Sessions typically run for around an hour. There is no charge and no booking system, so you are free to walk in on the day.
Common questions
Can anyone attend this meeting?
Al-Anon Family Groups is for people whose lives are, or have been, affected by someone else's drinking, not for the person who drinks. Members include partners, parents, adult children, other relatives and friends. This particular meeting is open, so anyone in that situation, including newcomers, is welcome to sit in.
Can I attend without the relative or friend who drinks?
No. You are welcome whether or not the person whose drinking concerns you ever attends themselves. Plenty of members come by themselves, and the meeting works the same way either way.
Do I need to book in advance, and does it cost anything?
There is no charge and no need to book. Just come along on Monday for the 7pm start; you can simply take a seat when you arrive. The meeting lasts around an hour.
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