OA South Bay IntergroupThe South Bay Intergroup of Overeaters Anonymous serves the entire South Bay area with meetings in Gardena, Inglewood, Lakewood, Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, San Pedro, Seal Beach, and Torrance, California.
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 eating and compulsive food behaviors and to carry the message of recovery through the Twelve Steps of OA to those who still suffer.*
According to OA's Seventh Tradition "...financial support of OA is our responsibility as members of the Fellowship. We don't ask for or accept support from outside sources."** Therefore, if you are a member of the Overeaters Anonymous fellowship, please consider making a donation today. Your support is much appreciated.
* OA Preamble ** Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA, p. 162 South Bay Intergroup is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.
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To the NewcomerOvereaters Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women from all walks of life who meet in order to help solve a common problem - compulsive overeating, which includes obesity, anorexia and bulimia. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively.
Please read "Our Invitation to You", check out our website and attend a meeting. Whatever your problem with food, OA welcomes you. OA Related Announcements
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This writing exercise is an approach using the Twelve Steps of OA to deal with life’s challenges without turning to food. Twelve-Stepping A Problem |
Hearing Is Believing - OA Members Speak
This 5-minute collection of interviews depicts the journeys of several OA members from despair to recovery and serenity. Helpful for newcomers, returning members and long-timers alike.
Meeting Spotlight
THE FOOD DUDES MEETING
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 PM
Torrance-Lomita Alano Club
(Members’ Room)
1645 Arlington Ave,
Torrance, CA 90501
The “Food Dudes” is the South Bay Intergroup’s newest meeting and the only one with a men’s special focus. We meet in the Members’ Room of the Torrance-Lomita Alano Club, which happens to have leather couches, a big screen TV, and a pool table. However, we are too busy working on our recovery to watch any TV or play any pool.
Our format is simple and focused on the solution. We have a different leader every week who reads his choice from any OA-approved literature and then shares his experience relating to the reading’s topic. After the secretary’s report, we’re thoughtful of share times to ensure all members get a chance to pitch their own experience, strength, and hope. If you’re looking for a meeting to connect with other understanding men, we’d love for you to join us.
The meeting started in an apartment complex’s party room in May 2019 with only a few members, but has grown into our new larger location. We average about six to twelve members each week, with periods of abstinence ranging from three decades to newcomers. There are regular members who commute to the meeting from Santa Monica, from Orange County, and from several locations in between. Many members of the South Bay Intergroup have been incredibly supportive of us, and we have proven--through the success of our meeting--that “together we can do what we could never do alone.” *
--Andy S.
*quotation from OA's founder, Rozanne S.
Our format is simple and focused on the solution. We have a different leader every week who reads his choice from any OA-approved literature and then shares his experience relating to the reading’s topic. After the secretary’s report, we’re thoughtful of share times to ensure all members get a chance to pitch their own experience, strength, and hope. If you’re looking for a meeting to connect with other understanding men, we’d love for you to join us.
The meeting started in an apartment complex’s party room in May 2019 with only a few members, but has grown into our new larger location. We average about six to twelve members each week, with periods of abstinence ranging from three decades to newcomers. There are regular members who commute to the meeting from Santa Monica, from Orange County, and from several locations in between. Many members of the South Bay Intergroup have been incredibly supportive of us, and we have proven--through the success of our meeting--that “together we can do what we could never do alone.” *
--Andy S.
*quotation from OA's founder, Rozanne S.
Celebrate An OA Milestone
“When I came to OA I felt defeated, isolated and alone. That has all changed now. With the help of the fellowship of OA and my sponsor, I have changed my life and my way of reacting to life. The amazing secret to the success of this program is that we are not alone on this journey. Our fellowship gives us the ability to do what we cannot do alone.” Mary F.
One of the ways we support one another is by celebrating our successes. OA has always given out “chips” for milestones, but now there is a new way of celebrating an OA achievement. The South Bay Intergroup now accepts donations in honor of members’ milestones. Whether your sponsor is celebrating another year of abstinence, your sponsee has completed another Step, or a new fellow has achieved a personal goal, your gift will honor, support and offer encouragement on the journey to recovery.
To make a donation via PayPal (you do not need an account), click on the DONATE button on this page. Follow the prompts to make your secure donation. Directly below the DONATE button you will find a DONATION CERTIFICATE button which links to a beautiful certificate that can be personalized and printed. It will serve as a keepsake and something to be treasured, giving encouragement to continue on the journey.
Each donation will also help the South Bay Intergroup to carry the message of hope, compassion and unity to the compulsive eater who still suffers. There is no better way to honor someone’s journey and support Overeaters Anonymous/South Bay.
One of the ways we support one another is by celebrating our successes. OA has always given out “chips” for milestones, but now there is a new way of celebrating an OA achievement. The South Bay Intergroup now accepts donations in honor of members’ milestones. Whether your sponsor is celebrating another year of abstinence, your sponsee has completed another Step, or a new fellow has achieved a personal goal, your gift will honor, support and offer encouragement on the journey to recovery.
To make a donation via PayPal (you do not need an account), click on the DONATE button on this page. Follow the prompts to make your secure donation. Directly below the DONATE button you will find a DONATION CERTIFICATE button which links to a beautiful certificate that can be personalized and printed. It will serve as a keepsake and something to be treasured, giving encouragement to continue on the journey.
Each donation will also help the South Bay Intergroup to carry the message of hope, compassion and unity to the compulsive eater who still suffers. There is no better way to honor someone’s journey and support Overeaters Anonymous/South Bay.