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Those affected by someone else’s drinking will find a welcoming space with the S.O.S. Al-Anon Family Group in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. Meetings are held at The Alachua Club and are free and confidential, and first-time attendees are welcome. Al-Anon is a mutual support fellowship for relatives and friends of people with a drinking problem. It is separate from Alcoholics Anonymous and is not intended for the person who is drinking. By sharing experience, strength, and hope, participants learn ways to cope, gain insight into how alcoholism impacts families and relationships, and take things one day at a time. This is an open meeting, so family and friends may attend. Observers are also welcome, including professionals, medical personnel, students, reporters, and anyone interested in understanding how alcohol affects loved ones. The venue is handicap accessible. S.O.S. Al-Anon Family Group is AFG #2564 and is part of North Florida District 3.

An open Al-Anon Family Group meeting for anyone whose life has been affected by another person’s drinking. S.O.S. holds weekly meetings in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island at the Alachua Club. There is no cost to attend, confidentiality is prioritized, and newcomers are welcome. Al-Anon is a peer support fellowship for relatives and friends of people with drinking problems. It is separate from AA and is not intended for the person who is drinking. The focus is on learning healthier ways to respond, understanding how alcoholism affects families and relationships, and developing practical coping tools. Participants listen and share with others who have faced similar circumstances, which can ease isolation, build insight, and encourage taking things one day at a time. Support is available whether the drinker is still using, sober, in recovery, unwilling to seek help, or no longer involved in your life. This meeting is open to observers as well, including professionals, medical personnel, students, reporters, and others interested in the family impact of alcohol. The location is accessible for people with disabilities. S.O.S. Al-Anon Family Group, AFG #2564, North Florida District 3.

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An open Al-Anon meeting of the S.O.S. Al-Anon Family Group provides a welcoming space at The Alachua Club in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. This fellowship serves relatives and friends of alcoholics, and it is separate from AA because it is not intended for the person with the drinking problem. The group meets each week, and meetings are free and confidential, with newcomers welcome. There is no simple solution to stop someone from drinking. Participants learn ways to cope with the challenges that come with another person’s alcohol use, gain a better understanding of how families are affected, and explore healthier responses. By sharing experiences and encouragement, many feel less alone, discover new perspectives, and focus on living one day at a time. Support is available whether the drinker in your life is still using, sober, in recovery, unwilling to seek help, or no longer present. Because this is an open meeting, family members and friends are welcome, and observers may attend as well, including professionals, medical staff, students, reporters, and anyone interested in learning about the impact of alcohol on loved ones. The location is accessible. S.O.S. Al-Anon Family Group, AFG #2564, is part of North Florida District 3.

Those affected by another person's drinking will find a welcoming, confidential space at this open S.O.S. Al-Anon Family Group that meets weekly in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. Al-Anon is a support fellowship for relatives and friends of people with alcohol problems. It is separate from AA and is not intended for the person who is drinking. While there is no simple way to make someone stop, the program can help participants cope with the challenges, understand how alcoholism touches families and relationships, and choose healthier ways to respond. In each meeting, members talk about their experiences, what has helped, and the hope they carry, which can reduce isolation and encourage taking life one day at a time. Because this is an open session, family and friends are welcome, and observers such as professionals, medical staff, students, and reporters may attend to learn more about the impact of alcohol on loved ones. The meeting is held at the Alachua Club in Fernandina Beach, and the facility is accessible. Newcomers are welcome. This group is AFG #2564 in North Florida District 3.