ACoA ยท UK
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Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families is a free, peer-led fellowship for adults who grew up around alcoholism or other family dysfunction. Many members find it speaks to patterns they have carried since childhood. Meetings run across the UK, are open to anyone who identifies, and need no fee or referral.
A meeting lasts about an hour. A member chairs it, reads a short opening, and people share from their own experience. There is no pressure to speak, and many people listen for their first few meetings. What is said in the room stays in the room.
ACoA meets across the UK in person, online over Zoom, and as hybrids. Groups differ, so trying more than one is a good way to find the right fit.
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Yes. All Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACoA) meetings are free to attend. There are no membership fees, no waiting lists, and no referrals required. Some groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions toward room hire costs, but this is entirely optional.
No. You can come and listen without saying anything. Nobody will call on you, and most people find it easier to sit quietly and take things in at first. If you want to say your name you can, but there is no expectation.
The programme references a higher power, which each member defines for themselves. Many members are not religious, and atheists and agnostics are common in the rooms. The spiritual aspect is about seeking help outside of yourself, not about any particular religion.
Someone chairs the meeting, reads a short opening, and members share from their own experience. You will not be called on or expected to take part. Meetings usually last about an hour.