OCD Online Support Groups Directory

Online support for obsessive-compulsive disorder

Artists With OCD

This is an informal group for people suffering with OCD who also partake in all forms of art including but not limited to graphic arts, music, performing arts, and creative writing. Members are encouraged to share their successes and frustrations! http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Artists_With_OCD/.

Atlanta OCD

This list exists as an online source of information for people with OCD and their families in the metro Atlanta area. The subscription address is AtlantaOCD-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/atlantaocd

Cats and OCD

The group's purpose is to discuss all aspects of cat life, including the relationship between OCD and our cats. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/OCD-cat/.

Christian Men with OCD

A sub-group of Serenity Bay. Membership in Serenity Bay (see listing below) is recommended but not mandatory. This group allows men to discuss issues which may be inappropriate for mixed-gender forums. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/serenitybaymen

Christian Women with OCD

A sub-group of Serenity Bay. Membership in Serenity Bay (see listing below) is recommended but not mandatory. This group allows women to discuss issues which may not be appropriate in mixed-gender forums. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/serenitybaywomen

Christians with Hoarding, SerenityBayHoarding

Support group for Christians with OCD and related disorders. We discuss how our lives affect our faith and how our faith affects our lives. We pray for each other, share Bible verses, cry together, laugh together, and learn to love each other (warts and all.) For improved security you will be asked to return a short questionnaire prior to approval for membership. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/serenitybay

Christians with OCD, Care-givers

A companion group to Serenity Bay, intended only for those who provide support for loved ones who suffer from OCD, depression, anxiety and other OCD-related issues. Membership in the main Serenity Bay site is not required, but may be beneficial. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/serenitybaycare

Christians with OCD, SerenityBay main group

This is an exclusive group for hoarders who are trying to understand their illness. It is a closed group for those who are struggling and dealing with their issues. There are many aspects, which contribute to this psychological illness. If you don't own the problem you will never recover. This is about obsession recovery from our stuff, it is intertwined with many other factors. We are here for Fun, Christian Fellowship and Encouragement. I am not an expert in the field but a fellow traveler who is trying to find recovery and looking for friendship. Rest assured, you are not alone. If you have trouble making decisions on where to start and what to toss, you have come to the right place. Let's work together on downsizing and tossing our clutter. "Less is More" ... our vision is to have homes that are "User Friendly" and "Company Ready" at all times. This will be a safe place to vent and share our journey. Blessings, Anna http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SerenityBayHoarding/

DC (da Conference)

A meeting place to exchange info about upcoming Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation (OCF) conferences and a way to get to know each other. Advisor: Al Willen, OCF Webmaster. Waxing and waning list: lots of activity before and after the annual summer OCF conference. Great tourist info (different location each year), practical travel info, and lots of chatty, fun posts. Wonderful preparation for conference experience. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DC

DC (da Conference)

A meeting place to exchange info about upcoming Obsessive- Compulsive Foundation (OCF) conferences and a way to get to know each other. Advisor: Al Willen, OCF Webmaster. Waxing and waning list: lots of activity before and after the annual summer OCF conference. Great tourist info (different location each year), practical travel info, and lots of chatty, fun posts. Wonderful preparation for conference experience. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DC

Dogs and OCD

To discuss all aspects of our dog's life, including the very special role they play in ours. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OCD-Dog

Groupe TOC-FAMILLE (Francais for OCD family members)

French language OCD list offering support and information about OCD. This list is for family members of those with OCD. Mental health professionals are welcome. http://cf.groups.yahoo.com/group/groupe-toc-famille//

Groupe TOC (Francais for OCD sufferers)

French language OCD list offering support and information about OCD. This list is for OCD sufferers. Mental health professionals are welcome. http://cf.groups.yahoo.com/group/groupe-toc/

H-C (Hoarding/Clutter)

For Compulsive Hoarders with OCD and a strong desire to improve their living or work spaces. This is a *working* list, so be prepared to take goals and report back to the group. No lurkers -- once a month minimum posting requirement. Membership is capped at 100 and a waiting list is maintained. Advisors: James Claiborn, Ph.D. and Johan Rosqvist, Ph.D. Co-managers: Paula, Jim and Abby. To subscribe or for more information, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/H-C

Jewish-Scrupe-Group

Jewish-Scrupe-Group This group is for Jewish OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) sufferers with scrupulosity obsessions. CBT methods (including ERP- Exposure and Response prevention) are the interventions which have been proven to be best for working with OCD, but those with scrupulosity often find it difficult to use them with religious obsessions, since they believe they are disappointing G-d by doing so. That makes this one of the hardest obsessions to deal with. This group is a place where those with religious- Jewish- scrupe can discuss and help each other recognize the difference between "because G-d wants me to" and an OCD obsession, and is moderated by a Jewish CBT therapist who can help them face and deal with the obsessions (and the continual "shailah asking"). Members have the option to remain anonymous and conceal their email addresses. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Jewish-Scrupe-Group

Laughing Club for OCD Patients

Hey come on, take a break! Well, here we share our best jokes, funny moments, etc. We intend to give ourselves a break from our ocd routines and calm our nerves. Yes, we want to be in a happy state of mind so that we can accept the challenges that lie ahead of us. I invite all those ocd enthusiasts who wanna break free to come and join us. Happy days are here again mates! Let me tell u one thing, this group is meant for optimists only .... pessimists will have to convert themselves if they wanna join us! Fair enough? Good! Come on then! Share all your happy and pleasant moments, anecdotes, jokes freely with us. Chill out here!! http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/laughing_club/

Moms With OCD

This is a place to share how to cope with being a mom and having an anxiety disorder. We cover all kinds of topics ranging from how to tell your kids about OCD, how to minimize the impact to their lives, and how to manage treatment while being a parent. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MomsWithOCD

New OCD Teen

This support group is the "2004 upgrade" to the previous ocdteen group that lost its coordinator. It is a place where teens with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or related Spectrum Disorders can compare information about symptoms, treatments and effects on teen life. It features two OCD behavioral specialists, including one from the previous ocdteen group, screening all the posts and responding with information and answers. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/newocdteen

NeuroticPlanet OCD Discussion Forum

This therapist-moderated forum for people Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder has been active for over 10 years. The forum has special areas for general questions, sexual obessions, body image, and free discussion. Go to http://www.neuroticplanet.com/forum to join online support group.

O-H-T : Overcoming Hoarding Together

For people who are in a personal relationship to others who have hoarding disorder. Giving family/friends a place to interact, normalize what they are feeling, and offer education, enlightenment, and encouragement. Discussion of solutions involving manipulation or deceit, not welcome. Dehoarding is a process, not an event. This group is under the guidance of a licensed marriage and family therapist. Membership is limited to adults. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/O-H-T/

OCD 12 Step

Anonymous Obsessive Compulsives (AOC) is a 12 Step Support Group that focuses on using the 12 Step approach to dealing with OCD. The 12 Steps have been adapted and tailored to fit the needs of folks who cope with OCD. The program contains ways to strengthen the self, validate the self, and to recover from OCD. "It works when I work it, and I work it 'cause I'm worth it!" http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/OCD12Step/

OCD Action

The national organization in the United Kingdom for people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. OCD Action (formerly Obsessive Action) has approximately 1,300 members and more than 25 associated support groups. See http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/forum/ for our online support group.

OCD Kids Support Group

The OCD Kids Support Group exists as an online source of support and information for children (7-12) with Obsesssive-Compulsive Disorder. Our group is a "specific focus" extension of the OCD and Parenting List. Children of parents who subscribe to the parenting list may participate in an online community featuring peer interactivity moderated by Kathy MacDonald, LICSW. Parents may submit subscription requests at OCDKidsSupportGroup-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OCDKidsSupportGroup

OCD Support Groups List

This list exists to provide a forum for owners and moderators of OCD related email lists and to provide a source of shared information for leaders of support groups desiring to create email lists for their membership. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdsupportgroups

OCD Teen Girls

A mailing list for teenage girls who suffer from OCD and its spectrums. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdteengirls

OCD and Homeschooling

Our list is a "specific focus" extension of the OCD and Parenting List and exists as an online source of support and information for parents of children with OCD who choose to educate their children at home. Our list offers an extensive list of links of interest to our members, an extensive file feature containing articles of interest to our members, and a growing archive of posts to our list. The subscription address is OCDandHomeschooling-subscribe@yahoogroups.com . http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdandhomeschooling

OCD and Parenting List

Our list exists to provide information and support for parents of children with OCD. Our list advisors are Gail B. Adams, Ed.D., Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D., and Dan Geller, M.D. Our list moderators are Wendy Birkhan, Chris Castle, Emily Fowler, Kathy Hammes, Cindy Joye, Kathy MacDonald, Jule Monnens, Gail Pesses, Kathy Robinson, Vivian Stembridge, and Jackie Stout. Our list features files containing articles of interest to our members, links to sites offering information and support to our members, and an extensive archive of posts to our list. The subscription address is OCDandParenting-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdandparenting

OCD and Social Security Disability

This is a private, unlisted, confidential mailing list for those in the U.S. OCD community who have an interest in Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). Open to OCDers (or their family and friends) who are current or past recipients, or are thinking about applying for benefits. Current or former employees of the SSA are barred from list membership. Currently 116 members. Subscribe at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OCD-SSI

OCD Sacramento

This group is an extension of the Sacramento OCD Support Group that meets every Monday of every month and on months that have a 5th Week, we will also have a Group Session on that 5th Monday, at the Sutter Center for Psychiatry in Sacramento. Family members and spouses of those with OCD are welcomed to the meetings and to the list. Anyone within the Sacramento region and surrounding counties, including any area without a Support Group of its own, is welcomed to attend meetings and join the list. Contact Steve at: or call at: 916-456-8239 or Jim at 916-223-6541. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OCD-Sacramento

OCD-Support

Support for OCD sufferers, family, and friends. Membership: 3,170+. Expert advice is provided by Michael Jenike, MD (Director of OCD Institute in Boston, Head of the Scientific Advisory Board of the OC Foundation, Harvard professor); James Claiborn, PhD (expert in OCD behavior therapy techniques, member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the OC Foundation); and Dr. Jon Grayson (of Philadelphia, PA) renowned specialist in the field of OCD behavior therapy. For additional information please contact Wendy Mueller at . Subscription address: OCD-Support-subscribe @ yahoogroups.com. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OCD-Support

OCD Support Group of Central Minnesota

This support group is a place to meet and talk with other people who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, who have some techniques that might help. Meetings are weekly, and on occasion we have a social event at local restaurants. We also have plans to reach out to local schools to educate staff about OCD. The group has a lending library for members, with assorted media materials about OCD. www.fvldesigns.com/ocd

OCD-Family

Our support group is for those of us who have loved ones afflicted with OCD; whether they are friends, family, spouses or partners. They are affected, and by proxy we are as well. We're there to help "stand in the gap" with, and for, each other. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ocd-family

OCD-Goal

This group is a working group dedicated to "Giving OCDers Another Lifestyle". Members should be actively working on recovery by setting behavioral goals. Members can help each other set goals and provide encouragement in meeting them. We also have weekly discussion topics. Living with OCD is indeed difficult, and confronting your fears through behavior modification can be daunting. In this group, we aspire to support each other during this process. Also lending his expertise is Dr. Jon Grayson (of Philadelphia, PA) a renowned specialist in the field of OCD behavior therapy. This is a working, not lurking, group and members are asked to make at least one post per month. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OCD-Goal

OCD-Sacramento

This group is an extension of the Sacramento OCD Support Group that meets every 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at the Sutter Center for Psychiatry in Sacramento. Family members and spouses of those with OCD are welcomed to the meetings and to the list. Anyone within the Sacramento region and surrounding counties, including any area without a Support Group of its own, is welcomed to attend meetings and join the list. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OCD-Sacramento

OCD-Support

Support for OCD sufferers, family, and friends. Membership: 1,600+. Expert advice is provided by Michael Jenike, MD (Director of OCD Institute in Boston, Head of the Scientific Advisory Board of the OC Foundation, Harvard professor); James Claiborn, PhD (expert in OCD behavior therapy techniques, member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the OC Foundation); and Dr. Jon Grayson (of Philadelphia, PA) renowned specialist in the field of OCD behavior therapy. Subscription address: OCD-Support-subscribe@yahoogroups.com . http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OCD-Support

OCD Triple-Dot

OCD-Triple-Dot is a working group, including the application of CBT techniques when deemed appropriate, for those over the age of eighteen attempting self therapy with OCD. A minimum of one post every two weeks from each member is required to keep the group active. Our subscription address is http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/OCD-Triple-Dot/.

OCD-UK

This Bulletin Board has been up and running since January, 2004: http://www.ocduk.org/forums/.

OCD_Australia - O.C.D.A.

This group has been implemented by and for those who have or are having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) impact upon their lives, no matter how great or small. People experiencing OCD, their family and friends are all welcome. It is hoped that this group will allow people to share their experiences, knowledge and support. The group is not professionals in the field, just people who have had experiences around OCD and want to communicate with others in similar positions. It is hoped that the group can be non judgemental, open, friendly and comfortable. I hope you enjoy your time here! http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/OCD_Australia

Parents of Adults with OCD List

Our list is a "specific focus" extension of the OCD and Parenting List and exists as an online source of support and information for parents of adult children with OCD. Our list features extensive files of articles of interest to our members, links to sites providing information and support, and an archive of posts to our list. Our list advisors are John Hart, LCPC, of the Menninger OCD Clinic in Houston, Texas, and Ted Witzig, Jr., Ph.D. (clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate Institute), LCPC, of Apostolic Christian Counseling in Morton, Illinois, and the Antioch Group in Peoria, Illinois. Our list moderators are Wendy Birkhan, Kathy Hammes, and Vivian Stembridge. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/parentsofadultswithocd

Parents of Teens and Young Adults with OCD (OCD-POTAYA)

This is a new group for parents of teens and young adults, from middle school to college age. Our children have needs and present problems to us that are quite different from young children and older adult children with OCD. As their parents, we must deal with puberty, social interactions, sexuality, medication and therapy resistance, driving, constant testing of the rules, school issues including 504 Plans and IEPs, transitions through different school levels - from elementary through to college, and the ultimate challenge of transition to adulthood and independence. This will be an active group, geared to helping each other to solve day to day problems and provide the necessary emotional support that we all need. We are fortunate to have Dr. Charles Mansueto and Dr. Lori Kasmen, well known to parents who attend the OCF Conferences, to work with us as advisors to the group. Please go to the URL below to join. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OCD-POTAYA/

Peridoes

For women with OCD who are in menopause or perimenopause. Discuss changes, what to expect, PMS, how to deal with the changes, and to vent, joke and commiserate. Expect both serious questions and fun. (Join at your own risk!) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/peridoes

Pickaderms

Pickaderms is a community of those who are keen to share support and work at overcoming Compulsive Skin Picking (CSP). The approach we encourage on this list is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) including Habit Reversal, as this is the treatment most likely to lead to recovery. This is an unlisted, private group as we want you to feel you can post safely and in confidence. The group is open to pickers of any part of the body as well as nail and cheek biters, but restricted to those over the age of 13. Parents of pickers under this age are also welcome to join. Group advisor/moderator is James Claiborn, PhD ABPP, and group moderator is Louise. Please check the website for further information about membership before applying or write to: Pickaderms-owner @ yahoogroups.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pickaderms

Pure-O-OCD

This is a group for sufferers of OCD who deal mostly with obsessive thoughts (Pure O), with a focus on violent, sexual or other morbid obsessions. This is a place to be heard and to express yourself. Please be diagnosed with OCD or be very sure you have it. Let this be a place to share our common struggles and successes. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/pure_o_ocd

Queer OCD

To provide a safe place for OCDers who are bisexual, lesbian, gay, or transgender to talk about our issues. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QueerOCD

Sacto_GLBT-OCD

This is a Support Group for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual and Trans- Gender persons living in or around the Sacramento area, who deal with OCD Issues. We will discuss our OCD and how it impacts our Lifestyles. There will also be an In-Person Support Group Meeting, as soon as we have enough interested Members. Parents, Family members and Friends that are supportive for you are certainly welcome to attend the Group Sessions as well, with or without dealing with OCD or being a GLBT person. My contact info, as Facilitator of the local Group and Owner of this Yahoo Site is: Steve G. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Sacto_GLBT-OCD/

SanFranciscoOCD

This list exists to provide information and support for participants in the San Francisco, California OCD support group. Our group meets monthly at the University of California, San Francisco (UC Med). A list of Bay Area therapists who specialize in treating anxiety disorders is available on our homepage. To subscribe or for more information, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SFOCD

Scrupe Group

The Scrupe Group is a group for Christians and others suffering from scrupulosity, the religious manifestation of OCD. It was founded and is presently moderated by a Lutheran minister who has OCD himself. It recently moved to Yahoo Groups from Delphi Forums, where it functioned on and off for a number of years, following in the footsteps of Martin Luther, Phillip Melanchton, John Bunyan, St. Therese of Liseaux, St. Ignatius of Loyola, and all the other Christians who have suffered from OCD down through the centuries. Pretty distinguished company, eh? http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_scrupe_group

SofSA (Survivors of Sexual Abuse)

For OCDers who are survivors of sexual abuse only. Contact <MomSAR@aol.com> for more info.

Southern California OCD and Hoarding Support Group

Family support group for any family members residing in and around southern California invites others to join us. We are parents, grandparents, spouses, significant others, brothers and sisters, who have an adult dealing with OCD and compulsive hoarding. We meet every 6-8 weeks in private homes chosen by our members for 2-3 hour meetings to share ideas, issues, problems, community information, therapist resources, positive results, success stories, etc. We help one another and on occasion have invited guest speakers who are experts in the field. If you are interested in more information, future meeting dates, times and location, please contact Sydney Turk Porter at email address: turk.porter @ verizon.net or call 310 475 8077. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdsupportgroups/links/

More information about online support groups

Source: The following list was thanks to Wendy Mueller.