About The Serenity AFG – Midland
AlAnon Family Serenity Group is a community-based substance abuse support program for those who have friends and family members living with drug and alcohol addiction. They provide clients with peer support and 12 Step style group services. You’ll find ’em in Midland, Texas.
Peer support programs like Al Anon are designed by clients for clients. Al Anon helps loved ones of those experiencing substance use disorder address common problems they face, such as how to help without enabling and how to pursue their own goals in spite of a loved one’s substance use. This can be helpful for friends and family members whether the person using substances attends alcohol and drug rehab or not.
Their groups use the 12 Step model made famous by alcoholics anonymous. AlAnon applies these concepts, developed initially to support alcoholics in recovery, to give aid and strength to those who support alcoholics. The 12 Steps include admitting powerlessness over addiction, putting one’s faith in a higher power, asking for help, admitting mistakes, making amends, and mentoring others in the group.
AlAnon groups don’t require membership fees and don’t accept insurance. However, many substance abuse treatment plans work with private insurance plans like Cigna, HCSC, Beacon, TRICARE, and Aetna. Out of network benefits may vary, so clients should confirm coverage if they are considering such a program.