Al-Anon & Alateen – South Dakota Family Support Groups
About This Group
Al-Anon Family Groups and Alateen provide peer-led support for families and friends of individuals with alcohol use problems across South Dakota. These 12-step groups help family members understand that they are not alone, learn healthy coping strategies, and find serenity regardless of whether the alcoholic in their life is still drinking.
What to Expect
Al-Anon meetings follow a structured format with sharing, readings from Al-Anon literature, and peer support. Members share their experience, strength, and hope with one another. Alateen meetings are specifically designed for teenagers (ages 11–18) affected by someone else’s drinking. Meetings are confidential, peer-led, and welcoming to newcomers. There is no pressure to speak, and listening is always an option.
About Al-Anon South Dakota
South Dakota Al-Anon is part of the worldwide Al-Anon Family Groups fellowship, serving families and friends affected by someone else’s problem drinking. Meetings are available throughout the state in multiple formats including in-person, electronic, email, phone, and chat options.
Meeting Details
Schedule: Multiple meetings weekly across South Dakota
Format: In-person, electronic meetings, phone, and chat options
Location: Various locations throughout South Dakota
Duration: Typically 60 minutes per meeting
Who This Group Is For
Family members and friends of individuals with alcohol problems. Alateen is for teens ages 11–18 affected by someone else’s drinking. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend.
Contact Information
Organization: Al-Anon Family Groups – South Dakota
Phone: (605) 679-5497
Website: southdakotaalanon.org
Additional Information
Cost: Free; self-supporting through voluntary contributions
Registration: No registration required; walk-ins welcome
Confidentiality: Anonymity and confidentiality are core principles
This listing is provided for informational purposes. Please contact the organization or visit the website for meeting schedules and locations.