Children's Resource List

Resources for children and youth of alcoholics

Children’s Resource List2022-06-27T17:03:10-05:00

We work to build relationships with organizations that meet the unique needs of alcoholic women in our recovery community. Resources include sober living homes, healthcare, professional development, and more.

If you can’t find the resource you’re looking for, please fill out our contact form and we will do our best to help!

All Ages

Hazelden
Children’s Program

Full scope resource list including activities, book recommendations for kids, youth, and parents, DVD and newsletter information. Geared primarily for children 7-12 Years old.

hazeldenhbettyford.org

National Association for Children of Addiction

Active online resources with information for adults, teens, and children.

nacoa.org

Under the Influence:
Kids of Alcoholics

This award winning documentary by Nick News about children of alcoholics gives great insight and helps children to know they’re not alone.

youtube.com

Blogs

These blogs have some great resources and stories to support children and families of alcoholics.

breakingthecycles.com
COAisathing.com
growingupchaotic.com

Children Ages 12 and Under


Betty Ford 5 Star Kids

Program for children ages 7-14 that provides support, education, and care to kids who grow up in a family with alcohol or other drug addiction. Virtual only.

hazeldenbettyford.org


Legacy Expect A Miracle Preteen Group

Alateen Meeting for preteens 9-12 years old. This group meets every Sunday at 7 pm.

909 W Spring Pkwy, Plano, TX
dallasal-anon.org

Sesame Street Communities

A series of videos talking about parental addiction aimed at engaging younger children

sesamestreetcommunities.org

Youth Ages 12 and Older

Alateen

A fellowship of young people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking whether they are in your life drinking or not.

al-anon.org

Alateen Podcasts

Tune into education for young people who are loved ones of alcoholics.

Alateen Members Share
Alateen Literature
How Al-Anon Works
Al-Anon Family Groups

Alateen meetings

Alateen is an extension of Al-Anon, which aims to help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects supporting an alcoholic can cause.

Alateen is a recovery program for young people and is sponsored by Al-Anon members. Here’s a list of Alateen meetings throughout the DFW area.

Branches of Serenity Alateen Group
Sundays, 8:00 pm, Ages 12-19
1144 N Plano Rd, Richardson, TX | dallasal-anon.org | 214.543.5661

Cerrando Circlos Alateen Group (Español)
Jueves, 7:00 pm, Ages 12-19
2829 Saturn Rd, Garland, TX | dallasal-anon.org | 214.941.6599

Legacy Expect A Miracle Alateen Group
Sundays, 7:00 pm, Ages 12-19
909 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX | dallasal-anon.org

O.D.A.A.T. Alateen Group
Mondays, 6:30 pm, Ages 12-19
2109 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX | dallasal-anon.org | 972.867.1115

Glasshouse Alateen
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Ages 12-19 (in person or online)
6713 Hemsell Pl, Fort Worth, TX
| 325.320.2419

Burleson New Beginnings Alateen
Tuesdays, 8:00 pm, Ages 12-20
396 N Commerce, Burleson, TX | dallasal-anon.org | 214.941.6599

Alateen Electronic Meeting
Mobile App- Times based on availability, Ages 13-18
dallasal-anon.org

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