Save the Date! Mid-Hudson OA Unity Weekend • February 26–28, 2027 • Crowne Plaza Suffern
WHAT TO EXPECT
Newcomers
Your First Meeting
Walking into your first meeting can feel intimidating, but everyone in the room has been right where you are. OA meetings are open, safe spaces where people share their experience, strength, and hope.
You will not be weighed, measured, or told what to eat. There are no fees or sign-up sheets required to attend. You are completely welcome to sit and simply listen.
No matter your background, your history, or where you find yourself today, you do not have to carry the burden of compulsive eating on your own. Our meetings offer a nonjudgmental space where people share experience, offer strength, and build sustainable recovery together one day at a time. All it takes to be a member is a sincere desire for change. We are so glad you are here—pull up a chair and keep coming back.
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How do I start?
Online literature: Where Do I Start?
Come to an OA meeting where you can hear the experiences of OA members.
What can I expect at a meeting?
Meeting formats vary, but you’ll likely hear a few readings from OA literature as well as stories from OA members about their struggles and recovery from compulsive eating and food behaviors. A list may be passed around for all to sign their first names and phone numbers, so people can offer each other support between meetings.
At many meetings, you will have an opportunity to introduce yourself as a newcomer, if you like. Anonymity is a foundational principle of OA so you are assured that what you share will be held in confidence. Someone from the meeting may call you to offer support or answer questions you have about the program, and you are welcome to take down phone numbers to reach out for help or to ask questions.