Region 5 recognizes that, from time to time, intergroups and groups may seek additional support or resources. To that end, we have gathered a selection of OA materials that you may find helpful in your service work, and that can be shared at the group level. These resources are offered as a starting point, and we encourage you to use what best fits your needs.
We are available to support you—please feel free to reach out at R5Secretary@outlook.com. All OA members are also welcome to attend our assemblies as visitors to connect with Region 5 representatives and learn more about service at the Region level.
Intergroup Support
- Intergroups use the 12 Concepts of Service as their Guide
- Intergroup Fundamentals
- Intergroup Renewal Process
- Reinforcing the Value and Hope of OA
- Encouraging Meetings to Send a Rep to Intergroup – September 29th post on
- Events
- Starting a Newsletter
- Finances
- Create an Online OA Sponsor Request Form on your Website
- Public Information and Professional Outreach Manual: OA’s best explanations and recommendations
- Addressing Anonymity Concerns in the Digital World
Group Support
- Conducting a Group Inventory
- Help and Hope for Small Meetings
- Member Retention
- Is your Meeting Truly Inclusive?
- The Importance of Having a Group Secretary
- Proactively Group Coaching on Addressing Disruptive Members
- Ensuring Newcomers Feel Welcome
Region 5 supports 27 Intergroups (IG’s) spanning ten states (IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, and WI). This support takes the shape of facilitating information sharing across IG’s and strengthening individual IG’s.
Information Sharing Hub
Service Sponsors
Click HERE to find out more about Service Sponsors.
| General Liability Insurance | Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc) |
| IG Website – Design, Management and Support | Public Outreach to hospitals, providers, etc. |
| Phone Line | Workshops, Training, Conventions |
| Electronic Donations | Spreading the Message |