Buy Conference Approved Literature (CAL)
Al-Anon/Alateen literature and service materials help members to continue their recovery between meetings and gain insight into themselves and the principles of the Al-Anon/Alateen program. Conference Approved Literature (CAL) is written by and for our members and goes through a thorough review process.
Groups and individuals in New York South can buy CAL from 2 sources:
Most Al-Anon-produced materials, including CAL, The Forum and Alateen Talk, are appropriate to use and share in Al-Anon meetings. Members are always free to read other publications, but only Al-Anon/Alateen materials are used in Al-Anon/Alateen meetings. This ensures that our program message stays consistent with our principles.
Text on this page is adapted from the Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual.
Groups and individuals in New York South can buy CAL from 2 sources:
- The World Service Office, which will ship your order
- The New York Intergroup Bookshop in Manhattan, which will:
- Ship your order
- Allow you pick up your order on site, or
- Allow you to stop by within business hours to shop
Most Al-Anon-produced materials, including CAL, The Forum and Alateen Talk, are appropriate to use and share in Al-Anon meetings. Members are always free to read other publications, but only Al-Anon/Alateen materials are used in Al-Anon/Alateen meetings. This ensures that our program message stays consistent with our principles.
Text on this page is adapted from the Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual.