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Overeaters Anonymous is a free, peer-led fellowship for anyone with a compulsive relationship to food, including overeating, restricting, or other patterns of disordered eating. Meetings run across the UK, are open to anyone who identifies, and ask no fee and no referral.
A meeting usually lasts about an hour. A member chairs it, reads a short opening, and people share from their own experience. There is no pressure to speak, and you are welcome to listen. Everything said in the room is confidential.
OA meetings in the UK are held in person, online over Zoom, and as hybrids. Groups differ, so it is normal to try more than one before settling.
To find a meeting, choose your area below or search by postcode.
Yes. All Overeaters Anonymous (OA) meetings are free to attend. There are no membership fees, no waiting lists, and no referrals required. Some groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions toward room hire costs, but this is entirely optional.
No. You can come and listen without saying anything. Nobody will call on you, and most people find it easier to sit quietly and take things in at first. If you want to say your name you can, but there is no expectation.
No. You do not need to have stopped before your first meeting. Many people attend while still in the middle of the problem. The only requirement is a desire to stop.
The programme references a higher power, which each member defines for themselves. Many members are not religious, and atheists and agnostics are common in the rooms. The spiritual aspect is about seeking help outside of yourself, not about any particular religion.
Someone chairs the meeting, reads a short opening, and members share from their own experience. You will not be called on or expected to take part. Meetings usually last about an hour.