Alano Fellowship Hall

Alano Fellowship Hall in Couer d’Alene, Idaho isn’t a treatment center in the clinical sense. You won’t find medical detox or therapists on staff here. Instead, it’s a community clubhouse that hosts 12-step meetings every single day of the week. Think of it as a hub for AA, NA and AI-Anon groups. Basically, it’s a space where people come together to share stories, lean on each other and build sober connections. It’s simple and for a lot of people in recovery, it’s exactly what they need to stay grounded.

Meetings for Every Stage of Recovery

The schedule is packed, from early morning AA to evening NA groups. There are women’s groups, men’s groups, family support meetings and even focused studies. It’s the kind of place where you can walk in at almost any time of day and find people who get what you’re going through. I like that it really isn’t about judgement or formality.

They’re all about showing up for one another and passing along hope to the next person that walks in the door. Another cool thing about Alano Fellowship Hall is that families and friends are welcome here, too. And that’s because they believe alcoholism is something that impacts everyone close to it.

Community Spirit at the Heart

What makes Alano Fellowship Hall so special is the atmosphere. The building itself is modest and has character. They’ve got chairs, coffee and bulletin boards covered in a ton of recovery resources. Nobody is checking insurance cards or asking for any payments from people who come here either. Donations are totally optional and go toward keeping the lights on.

It’s really about maintaining the sense of not being alone that can carry someone through the hardest days and the people at Alano Fellowship Hall recognize that.