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Change in the Suggested Contribution Percentages

Dear Members of Overeaters Anonymous, As you are aware, effective January 1, 2025, the suggested group contribution percentages changed to 50% to intergroups/service boards, 40% to world service, and 10% to region from 60%, 30%, and 10% respectively. While the Seventh Tradition pamphlet was updated and an announcement was made on oa.org, the Executive Committee … Continued

Let People Know About Your Meeting!

Your group can publicize your meetings in many ways. Here are a few. For more information, contact your local service body or region and get the Public Information and Professional Outreach Service Manual at bookstore.oa.org. Group Registration Register your group and keep that information current with the World Service Office and your intergroup/service board. Many … Continued

Sample cover letter/email to send to television and radio stations

(Attach PSA file to your email. Script included below. Letter may be modified to suit individual needs.) Dear [Public Affairs Director]: Some of your [viewers/listeners] carry a heavy problem—their weight. They may have a real sickness that cannot be solved by another diet or a little more willpower. They may have thedisease of compulsive eating—a … Continued

Using OA’s Public Service Announcements (PSAs)

Using Public Service Announcements can be a great way to carry the OA message, raise public awareness, and attract new members. A PSA is usually a 15-, 30-, or 60-second radio or television spot with a short message about OA and the phone number and website of the World Service Office and/or the local service body. … Continued

Guidelines for Public Information Events

Purpose Public information events are excellent ways of informing the public about the Overeaters Anonymous (OA) program of recovery. Types of public information events Newcomer nights These are usually open OA meetings whose formats may vary to meet the needs of a particular audience. They commonly feature speakers and a question and-answer period. OA literature … Continued

Guidelines for Health Fair Participation

Purpose of participating An OA display at a local health fair is an excellent way of doing Twelfth Step outreach work. Funding In addition to funding through your service body, funding may be available through your region, or in cooperation with other local service bodies. The Reduced Cost Literature program can assist groups and service … Continued

One-on-One Professional Outreach: Demonstration Video and Talking Points

To all regions, service boards, and intergroups of Overeaters Anonymous, As members of the Medical and Mental Health Subcommittee of the Public Information and Professional Outreach Committee, our service is to inform as many medical and mental health providers as possible about Overeaters Anonymous (OA). In order to enlist all OA members in achieving this … Continued

OA Literature Catalog

Last revised: August 1, 2025 Titles are listed twice (to facilitate automatic translation.) See the Digital Files in Translation List for translated titles currently available in your language. Prices apply only to items sold by the World Service Office and its designated vendors.

Conflict Resolution Worksheet

“Individuals have the right of appeal and petition in order to ensure their opinions and personal grievances will be carefully considered.” (Fifth Concept of OA Service) For members having difficulties with others, with groups or service bodies, or wishing to appeal a decision made at any level, the following process can be very helpful to … Continued