Additional Newcomer Resources
We have found that the way to arrest this progressive disease is to practice the Twelve-Step recovery program of Overeaters Anonymous. Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating.
We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for members; we are self-supporting through our own contributions, neither soliciting nor accepting outside donations. OA is not affiliated with any public or private organization, political movement, ideology or religious doctrine; we take no position on outside issues. Our primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive overeating and to carry this message of recovery to those who still suffer.
Is OA for You?
Only you can decide that question. No one else can make this decision for you. We who are now in OA have found a way of life which enables us to live without the need for excess food. We believe that compulsive eating is a progressive illness, one that, like alcoholism and some other illnesses, can be arrested. Remember, there is no shame in admitting you have a problem; the most important thing is to do something about it.
What Do I Do?
- Explore the resources Central Colorado has to offer: About OA, FAQs, and blog posts, just to name a few.
- Check out some of the resources offered by OA at OA.org.
- Call the local OA hotline at 720-443-3676 .
- Read the literature available from the OA Bookstore, AA Big Book or at most local OA meetings.
- Go to an OA meeting. There are several dozen in the Denver Metro area and many more throughout Colorado.
- Homebound, no time? We have podcasts and telephone meetings available every day of the year.
Do something just don’t think you’re alone. We’re here for you.
(reprinted with permission from the World Service Organization of Overeaters Anonymous)