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Use our QR codes for convenient access to important pages on oa.org. All QR codes are in the PNG image format, which allows for a transparent background. You must right-click, ALT+click, or OPTION+click to save the QR code to your device. OA.org home page OA.org/contribute QR code for Seventh Tradition contributions. OA.org/quiz QR code for … Continued
Starting an OA meeting in your area is easy. The World Service Office is here to support you in your efforts to carry the message of hope and recovery. This form of service will add to your own program of recovery! All you need is a desire to stop eating compulsively and the willingness to … Continued
These guidelines have been developed through the experience of OA members and the Board of Trustees who have contributed to their creation. They reflect OA Traditions and Concepts of Service as reflected in our OA Conference-approved literature. These guidelines are strong suggestions based on those who have gone before. The guidelines do not replace the … Continued
As described in the OA Handbook for Members, Groups and Service Bodies, many groups hold meetings to determine how best to conduct meetings, spend funds, organize special events, and deal with issues that affect the group or OA as a whole. These meetings to discuss the business of the group allow members to work together to … Continued
OA Board-approved© 2022 Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. All rights reserved. Rev. 9/2025 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
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
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
“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
The following checklist for OA groups and service bodies is offered in the spirit of Overeaters Anonymous’ Third Tradition and the OA Unity with Diversity Policy statement. This checklist is not meant to be exhaustive, nor can it be. As we continue to grow, so does our understanding of diversity. These questions are only a … Continued
Overeaters Anonymous, Inc. does not endorse allowing minors to attend face to face, online, telephone, or non-real-time meetings. Any decision to allow such individuals to attend a meeting is made locally. In this, OA is guided by the spirit of Tradition Four: “Each group is autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or OA as … Continued