Al Anon

Al-Anon Family Groups, located in Palm Desert, California, provides counseling and education for teenagers and adults who are affected by substance use disorders, including friends and relatives of persons experiencing chemical dependency. Al-Anon offers community-based services and 12-Step Programs. Services are available for specific-gender groups, the LGBTQ+ community, seniors, and in English and Spanish. Programs are available online and over the telephone.

Al-Anon enables friends and relatives to receive support and addiction education whether or not their loved one chooses to enter an alcohol or drug rehab. The service station on Fred Waring Drive is open only on Mondays. Selected group meetings are open to the public, and are available throughout the community, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Sessions may be attended in person and online; some events are online only.

Alateen is a subgroup for adolescents and young adults up to age 21 who live with or are affected by family members who abuse drugs or alcohol. Alateen meetings are monitored and sponsored by certified Al-Anon members.

There are no fees for Al-Anon group meetings or education programs. Participants may be referred to additional services that accept private insurance plans such as Cigna, Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Beacon, United Healthcare, and more. Be sure to check with the insurer to verify out of network benefits and other coverage information.