The Philosophy and Spiritual Principles of Al‑Anon’s Public Outreach
Our public outreach is based on the following spiritual principles that promote unity and clarity within the fellowship as well as awareness and hope outside the fellowship. Whenever there are questions concerning public outreach, it is helpful to return to these spiritual principles for resolution:
• Members and groups carry the message.
• Outreach is based on attraction, rather than promotion.
• Personal anonymity is maintained at the level of press, radio, films, TV, and the internet.
• Cooperation and goodwill strengthen public outreach.
• Members continually broaden the way they carry the message by using new and innovative forms of communication.
p. 118 of the 2026-2029 Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual