--- title: Resources - Ostomy Association Minneapolis description: Part of our core mission at OAMA is to share resources. Share what we learn with each other to improve our quality of life living with ostomies. --- """ [![Ost_logo3](https://ostomymn.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Ost_logo3.png?width=269&height=90&name=Ost_logo3.png) ![Ost_logo3](https://ostomymn.org/hubfs/Ost_logo3.png)](https://ostomymn.org?hsLang=en) [![Ost_favicon](https://ostomymn.org/hubfs/Ost_favicon.png)](https://ostomymn.org?hsLang=en) - [About](https://ostomymn.org/about?hsLang=en) - [Membership](https://ostomymn.org/membership?hsLang=en) - [Donation](https://ostomymn.org/donation?hsLang=en) - [Sponsors](https://ostomymn.org/sponsors?hsLang=en) - [Events](https://ostomymn.org/events?hsLang=en) - [Resources](https://ostomymn.org/resources) - [Blog](https://ostomymn.org/news?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://ostomymn.org/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [About](https://ostomymn.org/about?hsLang=en) - [Membership](https://ostomymn.org/membership?hsLang=en) - [Donation](https://ostomymn.org/donation?hsLang=en) - [Sponsors](https://ostomymn.org/sponsors?hsLang=en) - [Events](https://ostomymn.org/events?hsLang=en) - [Resources](https://ostomymn.org/resources) - [Blog](https://ostomymn.org/news?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://ostomymn.org/contact-us?hsLang=en) ## Resources Part of our core mission at OAMA is to share resources. We believe that the easiest way for all of us to improve our quality of life living with ostomies is to share what we learn with each other. In this section of the website you will find a collection of the knowledge we have learned. ## Ready to Learn More? #### Perspective members can attend their first meetings for free. [Check Out the Meeting Schedule](https://ostomymn.org/events?hsLang=en) #### Ostomy Association of the Minneapolis Area 7563 Larabee Ave NE, Otsego, MN 55301   #### About OAMA - [About](https://ostomymn.org/about) - [Resources](https://ostomymn.org/resources) - [Sponsors](https://ostomymn.org/sponsors) ©2026 Ostomy Minneapolis, Inc. All rights reserved. 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To help people feel better about their ostomy, feel hope, and offer supportive ideas and encouragement to cope with their challenges. Membership is $25.00 and includes the 'Ostomy Outlook' Newsletter (online or mail). Contributions are tax deductible. Donations can be made online or by mailing checks to OAMA at 7563 Larabee Ave NE, Otsego, MN 55301. Sponsors generously support the organization, demonstrating their commitment to improving lives. 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