New to OA?

Welcome, Newcomer!

Overeaters Anonymous works for each person from the inside out, and we find that OA’s “inside job” works wonders on our eating issues, whatever they may be. This inner work is outlined in our Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, Nine Tools of Recovery and in OA’s literature.  While it takes time, effort and support to fully harvest the long-term recovery of OA, it takes only a little willingness and an open mind to begin the process and to see positive results.

OA Foot Steps welcomes you with a selection of meaningful articles, prayers, definitions and explanations. {Read our Newcomer’s Welcome}

Find a Meeting

Meetings are one of several tools available to assist us. They give us an opportunity to identify our common problems, confirm our common solution, and share the gifts we receive. Here at OA Foot Steps, we offer frequent meetings. At all OA meetings there are no dues, fees or registration. Please check out our calendar for more information on each meeting. {View all meetings}

Attend an Event

A prime component of all events is fellowship. Attendees have the opportunity to hear from abstinent speakers, meet members from other area meetings, experience new ways to approach their own recovery and gain new insights.

The OA Virtual Region holds several varied events throughout the year which are open to longtime members and newcomers alike.

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Listen to a Podcast

Listen to the podcasts to learn you are not alone and there is hope for your recovery in OA. Recordings include workshops on a variety of topics, information on working the 12 Steps and inspirational messages from members who share their experience, strength, and hope to bring the Twelve-Step program of Overeaters Anonymous to life. {View our podcasts. Link will open in a new tab.}

Learn About the OA Basics

Get to know more about OA through some of our fundamental materials, such as: Our Invitation to You, OA Preamble, Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, Nine Tools of Recovery, What if I Don’t Believe in God, Unity with Diversity Policy, and Responsibility Pledge. {Read the OA Basics}

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