Alateen is part of Al-Anon Family Groups. It is a fellowship of young people (ages 9-19) whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking who share their experience, strength and hope.  

We believe alcoholism is a family disease that affects everyone in the family.  By attending Alateen meetings, young people gain an understanding of the illness and feel the benefits of realizing they are not alone. They learn that they did not cause this problem and that they are not responsible for their relatives or friend’s drinking or behavior. By sharing their experiences, they find solutions to their problems and hope for the future.

An AMIAS is an Al-Anon member who serves as a sponsor in an Alateen meeting, and may serve as a sponsor at Al-Anon/Alateen events, conventions and conferences where there is Alateen participation. 

All AMIAS that server Area 24 (Maryland and DC) have met the full requirements to become an AMIAS including an FBI background check. See the AMIAS page for more details on requirements for becoming an AMIAS and for continued certification. 

See the AMIAS page for more details on requirements for becoming an AMIAS and for continued certification.