Get Involved

IOCDF Events & Programs

Want to get involved with the IOCDF?

Whether you're looking to stay informed, become an advocate, connect with the community, or raise funds, the IOCDF has opportunities available for you! Here are just a few of the ways that you can become involved.

Become a Grassroots Advocate

At the IOCDF, we get many requests from members of the OCD community who want to know what they can do to help.  Whether it means joining the One Million Steps for OCD Walk each year, speaking at a local affiliate event, or even blogging about your experiences — being a Grassroots Advocate means joining a community of people who want to raise awareness and educate the public about obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders. Become a Grassroots Advocate and start spreading awareness!.

Share Your Story

Have you or a loved one been affected by OCD or a related disorder?  By sharing your story you can help to educate others about OCD as well as provide support and encouragement to those who may be having similar experiences. We welcome submissions from those living with OCD or a related disorder, their family/friends, researchers, and medical professionals. Share your story with us today!

Donate or Fundraise

The IOCDF is a nonprofit organization largely supported through the generosity of individual donors. Every gift made to the IOCDF makes a difference, no matter how large or small. The collective generosity of our donors makes a huge impact! Donate to the IOCDF's Annual Fund to support all of our programs.

Join the IOCDF Stakeholder Society to make a lasting impact with recurring gifts. Members receive a complimentary IOCDF pin and quarterly updates from our Executive Director.

You can also start your own custom fundraiser to benefit the IOCDF, create a tribute page for a loved one, game for the IOCDF, and more. Learn about all of the ways to support the IOCDF here.

IOCDF development staff are always available to help with your fundraising efforts and can be reached by email at: donations@iocdf.org.

Volunteer at the IOCDF

Whether volunteering at our national headquarters, local affiliates, or even at our Annual OCD Conference, our volunteers are an important part of our success. Learn more about volunteer opportunities.

Attend or Sponsor an IOCDF Event

Events such as our Conference Series, One Million Steps for OCD Walk, and OCD Awareness Week, are an opportunity to learn about OCD while being part of a close-knit community of those with OCD, their family members, and mental health professionals. Learn about IOCDF community events and programs.

For organizations looking to support the IOCDF while showcasing your brand, sponsorships are available across our events. View all current sponsorship opportunities here.