Unity with Diversity Policy Statements

1992a (Amended 2013, 2021, 2023, 2025) The following policy statement was adopted: “Unity with Diversity” Policy THE FELLOWSHIP of Overeaters Anonymous encourages and promotes acceptance and inclusivity. All are welcome to join OA and are not excluded because of race, creed, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other attribute. We welcome all who … Continued

Staying Abstinent Is the Best Service I Can Do

Twelfth Step Within Format for Information Gathering: “Ideas that Work” Type of Project Abstinence – Service Project Name Staying Abstinent Is the Best Service I Can Do Project Goal Demonstrate abstinence and recovery from compulsive eating Organizing Service Body N/A – individual Resources Needed (budget, volunteers, materials, etc.) Willingness to share the ups and downs … Continued

OA Copyright and Trademark Requests

Copyright Procedures and Guidelines for OA-Owned Material (Copyright) All OA literature, including digital media, is protected under US copyright law, and the copyrights are owned by Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. No one, including OA members, groups, or service bodies, can legally reprint or reproduce digital media or excerpts from OA literature or material without written permission … Continued

Guidelines for Using Copyrighted Material and Trademarks

Copyright Use Quiz Answer Key This key provides answers that reflect an understanding of copyright law and best practices for social media use in each scenario. Scenario 1 Answers: Olivia’s Online Project Scenario 2 Answers: Ben’s Blog Post Scenario 3 Answers: Sarah’s Social Media Page Scenario 4 Answers: Marcos’s Music Video Scenario 5 Answers: Lisa’s … Continued

Treasurer Guidelines

Tradition Seven: Every OA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. Thank you for agreeing to serve as the treasurer for your group/service body. The role of treasurer in Overeaters Anonymous (OA) has the important responsibility of ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the group/service body. As treasurer, you help manage your … Continued

2025 Annual Appeal Letter from Your World Service Office

To: Members, Groups, and Service Bodies of Overeaters Anonymous If you are a group, please read this appeal letter at three consecutive meetings. If an intergroup, service board, or region, please consider an annual contribution for this appeal. Your contributions continue to make a difference for Overeaters Anonymous. Thank you! Here are some of the … Continued

Reprint Request Form

You must use this Reprint Request Form to submit your request. If you need translation help, refer to the translatable text below. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS® World Service OfficePO Box 44727, Rio Rancho, NM 87174-4727 USA1-505-891-2664 • info@oa.org • oa.org Rev. 4/25

OA Licensing Process Flowchart

Download the English-language PDF OA Board-approved.©2025 Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. All rights reserved. Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. World Service OfficeLocation: 6075 Zenith Court NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144, USAMailing address: PO Box 44727, Rio Rancho, NM 87174-4727, USATelephone: +1 505-891-2664