The World Service Office recently posted a thorough update to the OA Copyright and Trademark Requests page (formerly the Copyright Requests page) on oa.org to offer the most comprehensive information about how and when registered OA groups and service bodies may use and reproduce bookstore literature, Lifeline stories, logos, and other resources that are the … Continued
Have you looked at the Document Library lately? Slowly but surely, our most commonly used OA documents are being converted to a new mobile-friendly and translatable format. To identify which documents have been converted, go to the Document Library and select “ONLINE” in the “Format” drop-down menu or look for “ONLINE“ documents as you scroll … Continued
OA wants to put a copy of Where Do I Start? Everything a Newcomer Needs to Know in the hands of every newcomer who joins an OA meeting. We are pleased to announce a new, mobile-friendly and translatable format available in 48 languages and a simple URL to remember: oa.org/start. The new format automatically opens … Continued
The OA Handbook for Members, Groups, and Service Bodies has been significantly expanded and improved, making it now our most in-depth guide to service at all levels—from member to world service. The revamped OA Handbook gives an overview of OA and our most important policies, explains various responsibilities and roles in detail, and emphasizes practical … Continued
Learn about all OA-approved literature and recovery items and get current prices and shipping information by downloading the 2025 OA Literature Catalog and Order Form. Find these resources in the Document Library under the “Literature” category.
The Starter Kit, formerly titled “New Group Starter Kit,” is now live in the OA bookstore! This reshuffled all-in-one collection is meant to reflect the breadth of OA literature, from joining OA and the basics of recovery to how to sponsor or recommit after a relapse. The Starter Kit comes with one each of the … Continued
Attendees of our guided Twelve Step Workshop can snap up this abbreviated 17-page PDF download for US$5.50! As indicated by the title, our Worksheets for Twelve Step Workshop and Study Guide, Second Edition document consists solely of the worksheets, which attendees can purchase, download, print, and then fill out by hand as they follow along … Continued
Big news! Nine new e-books are now available for purchase and download from our third-party e-book retailers. You can find the links to each retailer via the pamphlet’s product page on our online OA bookstore, bookstore.oa.org. OA members are encouraged to share this announcement with anyone who may benefit from these digital downloads. A Guide … Continued
The Executive Committee of the OA Board of Trustees has approved a US$.25 price increase for all printed OA pamphlets (two-sided, trifold, and multi-page) and wallet cards sold individually at bookstore.oa.org as well as the corresponding e-book versions sold at popular online retailers. Trustees approved the price increase to ensure these literature items remain self … Continued
A must for every member, group, and service body! The Twelfth-Step-Within Handbook focuses on how to help our OA members who still suffer, including those struggling with relapse and isolation. The Handbook includes meeting, retreat, and workshop formats; a skit script and promotional flyer; reading and writing tools; and our Recovery Insurance Policy for support … Continued