The OA Resources document has great tips for doing on line and zoom meetings and OA literature for meetings to assist you with shelter at home meetings.
OA RESOURCES
When physical gathering and interaction are unavailable, here are some resources:
ATTENDING MEETINGS
Virtual meetings in the Piedmont Intergroup*:
OA Phone and Video Meetings in the Piedmont
For Zoom Meetings
Go to Join Zoom Meeting
Download the app for your iPhone or iPad here.
Download the app for your Android device here.
Conference call guidelines
– Mute your phones
– Stay muted when reciting collective readings
– Try to minimize background noise, movement, etc. even when muted
OA Find A Meeting –
OA READINGS
Here are some PDF copies of common readings – these can be downloaded to your phone or computer.
- Suggested Meeting Format
- OA Preamble
- Twelve Steps
- Twelve Traditions
- Tools of Recovery
- Our Invitation to You
- OA / AA Prayers
- List of OA Approved Literature
e-Literature
Most OA literature is available in electronic format, and the prices are often less than you would pay for hard copies. Here are some suggested readings/materials and how to get them:
| OA 12/12 | OA 12/12 Workbook |
| For Today | Voices of Recovery |
| AA Big Book | AA 12/12 |
| Abstinence | Overeater’s Anonymous, 3rd Ed |
| Beyond Our Wildest Dreams | Lifeline Sampler |
For iOS devices* (iPhone / iPad), go to the iBooks app and search “Overeaters Anonymous” – all these titles will show in the results set and have an option to buy.
*For iOS devices, you must first download and/or install the iBooks App – go to the iOS app store or access this link from YOUR iPhone or iPad:
OA BOOKSTORE
Paper copies of OA Literature can be purchased from the OA Website at OA Bookstore. The bookstore often has PDF download options.
Common / Popular OA Pamphlets
- Where Do I Start? (Newcomer Packet)
- Welcome Back, Suggestions for Members in Relapse
- 15 Questions
- Tools of Recovery
- A Guide for Sponsors
- OA Promise Wallet Card
OA WEBSITE RESOURCES
SEVENTH TRADITION
“According to our Seventh Tradition, we are fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.” You can still support the work and mission of OA by contributing to our Seventh Tradition
WE CARE OPTIONS
At most face-to-face meetings, there is a “We Care” book passed around, in which meeting attendees can share information such as names, telephone numbers, email addresses, and “thoughts for the day.” In the absence of this option, many virtual and phone meeting attendees have just been asking members if they would be comfortable sharing their information within the call or in the Chat feature on Zoom.
RECOVERY RESOURCES