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CoDA Service

Co-Dependents Anonymous is a program of recovery is based on the 12 Steps, 12 Traditions and 12 Concepts of Alcoholics Anonymous. The 12 Steps are the foundation for personal recovery and the 12 Traditions help CMA groups sustain their unity and fellowship. The Twelve Service Concepts of CoDA provide guidance for service in the CoDA fellowship and for spreading CoDA’s message world-wide.  The Twelve Concepts illustrate how CoDA members can apply the principles of the CoDA program to the working relationships within CoDA’s service structure. Us the links below to access information on CoDA Service Events, CoDA Service Literature, and CoDA Speakers talking about the benefits of doing service in Co-Dependents Anonymous.

CoDA Service Resources

Click hear to view information on upcoming CoDA Service Events.

Click hear to access and download CoDA Service Literature.

Click here to listen to select CoDA Speakers talk about CoDA Service.

CoDA Service Structure

Service in Co-Dependents Anonymous is vast and well organized. Beginning with Meeting level service, moving to Intergroup or Community Service, then Voting Entity Service and finally CoDA World service, there are many ways for you to be of service in Co-Dependents Anonymous. The current World Service Structure includes the CoDA Board, the Core Board, multiple Committees, Fellowship Connections, and the CoDA World Service Conference. For a complete explanation of our service structure, members are encouraged to read the CoDA Fellowship Service Manual.

What can you do in Service in CoDA?

CoDA has many opportunities for service at various levels. CoDA recommends starting service at the local level, in your home group. Once you have an idea of your available time and talents, you may wish to branch to the next level of service at your intergroup, Voting Entity (State or Country) and finally at Co-Dependents Anonymous, Inc. level. CoDA encourages the fellowship to get involved at the International level! Ways you can get involved at the local group level include.

  • Bring a friend to a meeting
  • Set-up and break down the meeting
  • Speak at a meeting, share your experience, strength and hope.
  • Welcome newcomers, give them your phone number
  • Say yes to service and grow in CoDA.
  • Be Secretary or Chairperson of a Group/Meeting
  • Be a Sponsor in CoDA
  • Volunteer in the Intergroup Office
  • Volunteer to bring an H&I meeting into a hospital of institution
  • Answer phones to be there for a struggling addict and/or their loved ones

For more information on being of service in Co-Dependents Anonymous, visit the CoDA Service Info section of the Co-Dependents Anonymous International website.

The Recovery HQ Team is here to help you!

It’s important to know that you and your loved one are not alone in your journey to healing. Whether you choose to do group level district level of other CoDA service, your journey in service has begun. Feel free to contact the Recovery HQ Team and we will help find the service opportunity which best fits your needs.