Al Anon Family Groups

Boise, Idaho

1524 South Vista Avenue
Boise, ID 83705

About Al Anon Family Groups

Al-Anon Family Groups are all over the country. It’s a fellowship for families hurt by alcoholism. Sometimes the best way to get support is to reach out to other families in the same boat. This particular group is in Boise, Idaho. Here, you’ll get the chance to meet others, share and learn from each other, and heal.

Al-Anon isn’t specific when it comes to formatting. There’s online meetings and live meetups. It all depends on your comfort level and which ones appeal to you. You can join one or many groups. It’s all up to you.

They have a lot of meetings each day in the mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. Some meetings are for specific groups, like women or Spanish speakers, while others might focus on spiritual healing or reading books about recovery. There may be motivational speakers or an open forum. It’s ok if you can’t make every meeting for your group. Check out the calendars listed on Al-Anon’s Idado website for updates and details.

One special type of Al-Anon group is Alateens. This is a youth network made up of kids and teens who are emotionally and psychologically hurt by a family member’s drinking. These meetings are supervised by parents. They’re also held online or in person.

Levels of Care

12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Programs

Adult program

Program for men

Program for women

Young adult program

Treatment

Alcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug Addiction

Drug rehab in Idaho provides treatment for addiction to drugs. It usually includes a combination of treatment methods that can involve counseling, medication, and a variety of evidence-based therapies. Programs are designed to help individuals manage their substance use disorder long-term.

Substance Abuse

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Clinical Services

Family Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.