Welcome to Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families
Welcome to Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (ACA) UK
Welcome to the Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (ACA) UK community. If you grew up in a home where alcoholism, abuse, neglect, or other forms of trauma or family dysfunction were present, you are not alone. ACA is a 12-step fellowship dedicated to helping adult children find recovery and healing from the effects of their childhood.
Our meetings provide a safe, non-judgmental space to connect with others who share a similar experience. Through sharing, working the programme, and practicing self-care, we learn to understand how our past has impacted us. The ACA program helps us grieve our childhoods, heal core trauma, and move from surviving to thriving.
Find UK Meetings & Resources
We have a comprehensive list of ACA meetings across the UK, including in-person and online options. We believe that regular attendance, working the programme, and connecting with others can bring freedom from the shame and abandonment of our past.
- Find a UK Meeting: Find local and online meetings tailored for adult children seeking support.
- ACA Literature & Resources: Explore our online bookshop for workbooks and literature, and access free downloadable resources to support your recovery journey.
Whether you are just discovering what it means to be an adult child or you are already on your recovery path, we welcome you.
Diversity in ACA
Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (ACA) is an inclusive organisation open to all affected by family dysfunction. It strives to create an atmosphere that reflects the diverse communities it serves. To that end, ACA fully supports people experiencing additional identity-based trauma to explore common experiences and recover together the freedom to be their full, authentic selves. The only requirement for membership in ACA is a desire to recover from the effects of growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional family.