Al - Anon and Al - Ateen Berkeley El Sobrante

Al-Anon and Alateen Berkeley El Sobrante, located in Berkeley, California, offers counseling and education for teenagers and adults affected by substance use disorders (SUD) and other chemical dependencies. Programs and resources are also available to family members and friends. These community-based services are free.

At Al-Anon and Alateen, clients attend group meetings and receive education designed for family members, friends, and coworkers who are affected by someone else’s substance use disorder (SUD). These group meetings have no cost, and are anonymous and available throughout the year, including holidays, nights, evenings, and weekends. Most meetings are open to the public. Sessions may be attended virtually through the Al-Anon mobile app. Additional services and events include in-person potluck meals and pre-scheduled webinars. Even if a person chooses not to enter an alcohol or drug rehab program, Al-Anon enables their friends and relatives to receive support and addiction education.

Alateen is an age-specific subgroup for adolescents and young adults who live with or are affected by substance and alcohol abuse. Alateen meetings are monitored and sponsored by certified Al-Anon members.

Al-Anon and Alateen group meetings and education programs are free. Peer referrals for paid medical and mental health services may be provided for clients needing specialized care in an outside facility. Most paid care providers accept major insurance plans, such as Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, and others. Contact your provider to verify coverage because out of network benefits can vary.