What is Alateens?
Alateen, part of Al‑Anon Family Groups, is a fellowship made up of young people whose lives have been affected by the alcoholism of a family member or close friend.
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• Use the same 12 Steps, 12 Traditions, and 12 Al-Anon Concepts.
• They use the same Al-Anon service manual for the structure, application, and function of each Alateen group.
Alateen Literature
Members are encouraged to read Al-Anon/Alateen Conference Approved Literature (LAC) and Al-Anon/Alateen-approved materials. These are members' personal shares and are recovery tools that can help you deal with your problems.
Southern California Alateen Conference
The purpose of the CASC (Southern California Alateen Conference- SCAC) is for Alateen members to have a place to share their experience, strength, and hope with each other, and to learn, grow, and have fun!
What is CASC?
CASC is "an opportunity to safely support Alateens in the Southern California area to share their experience, strength and hope with other Alateens.
How long does CASC last?
It is usually a weekend event, starting at sundown on Friday and ending around noon on Sunday.
Who is in charge?
As an Alateen Conference, the Alateen Committee works together with the MAPSAS Committee (Al-Anon Members Participating in Alateen Service – AMIAS) to ensure a safe, loving and accepting conference.
If more information is required, contact the area Alateen group coordinator.
If you want to certify yourself as MAPSA you can contact us by phone at 562-948-2190
Requirements to be certified as Al-Anon Members Participating in Alateen Service (MAPSA)
• Be a member of Al-Anon for at least 2 consecutive years (separate from any other time or period as an Alateen member).
• Attend at least one Al-Anon meeting per week.
• Be at least 25 years old.
• Complete initial training.
• Pass the SCWS background check.
• Be willing to leave service immediately if any controversy arises that interferes with the unity and harmony of Alateen Groups.
Other Alateen Sites
Alateen groups that have face-to-face meetings:
hope today
9030 Sierra Av.
Suite M
Fontana, CA 92335
Friday: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Contact: 909-609-9539
Together we can make it
4245 Acacia Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 92660
Thursday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Contact: 323-369-1918