There is a sense of community that exists in a well-run support group. It can mean finding others who know how you feel, or being seen as someone with a disorder rather than as the disorder itself. If you are reading this, you have likely been affected by OCD or a related disorder in some way, either as an individual with OCD or a related disorder, or as a family member or supporter watching someone struggle with the disorder.
While support groups are not meant to be a substitute for individual therapy, they can serve as a great step in that direction, or as an important addition to therapy, or part of a relapse prevention plan. Peers can offer something different than a therapist, and this should not be underestimated. Meeting other people going through similar situations can be very healing and beneficial — it can make people feel less lonely and isolated, as well as more connected to and understood by others.
On the other hand, treatment groups are able to be a substitute for individual therapy. They are often more affordable treatment options for individuals, and have many of the benefits of support groups detailed above. Treatment groups are run by licensed mental health professionals and deliver evidence-based treatment for OCD in a group setting, instead of in an individual setting.
Find a Support Group or Treatment Group in Your Area
The IOCDF Resource Directory lists over 300 support groups or treatment groups for OCD and related disorders around the world. Groups are offered for individuals with the disorder, in addition to their family, loved ones, and caregivers. Find a support group or treatment group near you.
Join an Online or Phone Support Group or Treatment Group
For many years, a small group of dedicated volunteers have been managing dozens of online support groups covering many different OCD and related disorders topics. All groups are moderated and occasionally visited by therapists who treat OCD and OC related disorders.
Please Note: The IOCDF provides links to these online support groups for the convenience of our web users. The IOCDF is not responsible for the availability or content of these external support/treatment groups or website, nor does IOCDF endorse, warrant or guarantee the products, services or information described or offered at these online support group and treatment group sites.
Online Support Groups
| Support Group Name | Audience | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Central Ohio GOALS for OCD | Adults in Central Ohio | OCD |
| COVID-19 Anxiety and OCD Support Group | Children, Adolescents, and Adults | OCD |
| Cambridge OCD Support Group | Adults with OCD | OCD |
| Jacksonville OCD Support Group | Adults near Jacksonville, FL | OCD |
| OCD Family Support Group | Adolescents, Adults, Familes near Jacksonville, FL | OCD |
| South Bay OCD Support Group | Adults in the Bay Area, CA | OCD |
| Online Scrupulosity OCD Support Group | Individuals who struggle with Scrupulosity OCD and their support person | Scrupulosity |
| Enso of Hope Support Group | Everyone who is dealing with or knows someone dealing with OCD,Anxiety, and or Depression. | OCD |
| ZOOM OCD Support Group | Children, Adolescents, Adults near Miami | OCD |
| GOAL Support Group | Adults in California | OCD |
| Parents of Anxious Kids (PoAK) | Parents of school aged children with OC/Anxiety related disorders | OCD |
| Adult OCD Support Group | Adolescents, Adults | OCD |
| Hoarding Disorder Support Group | Adults with Hoarding Disorder in Wisconsin | Hoarding |
| Rogers Behavioral Health OCD and Anxiety Support Group | Adults in Wisconsin | OCD |
| Parents of Adult Children with OCD (U.S. and Canada) | Parents of Adult Children with OCD | OCD |
| Bloomington/Normal, Illinois OCD Support Group | Adults with OCD | OCD |
| Adult GOALS Support Group | Adults with OCD | OCD |
| OCD Support for Older Adults | Older Adults with OCD | OCD |
| Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum & Maladaptive Daydreaming Disorder | (Buenos Aires) | OCD |
| OCD Ottawa Support Group | Adults with OCD who live in Canada | OCD |
| Louisiana Virtual Support Group for OCD and Related Disorders | Individuals who suffer from OCD and related disorders, as well as their family and friends | OCD Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Hoarding Disorder Skin Picking Trichotillomania LGBTQIA+ Affirming Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| Pay What You Can Peer Support | Adults, Children, Adolescents | BDD, Hoarding, Skin Picking, Trichotillomania, PANDAS/PANS, Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Eating Disorders (ED), Substance Use Disorders (SUD), Tics/Tourettes, Perfectionism, Scrupulosity, Violent/Sexual Obsessions, ,OCD |
| San Diego OCD Support Group | Adults in San Diego | OCD |
| Teen GOALS Support Group | Teens in California | - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Perfectionism - Scrupulosity - Violent/Sexual Obsessions - Body Dysmorphic Disorder - PANDAS/PANS |
| Mental Illness Caregiver Support Group | Adults in Ohio | Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Eating Disorders (ED) Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Adult OCD Support Group | Adults with OCD | OCD |
| OCD SUPPORT – Rugby | Anyone effected by OCD - Minimum age 16 | OCD |
| Online Clutter Reduction Skills & Support Group | people looking for support with hoarding | Hoarding |
| Jefferson Center Buried in Treasures | Individuals 60+ | Hoarding |
| Therapists with BDD Online Group | Therapists and Clinicians with BDD | Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) |
| OCD Writing Club | Adult with OCD (with or without a formal diagnosis) | OCD |
| GSO OCD Family Member Support Group | Family members and parents of those with OCD | OCD Skin Picking Trichotillomania Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| Adult with OCD | Adult with OCD | OCD |
| Arlington OCD Support Group | Adults and Adolescents | OCD |
| Teen OCD Virtual Support Group | Teens ages 13-17 with OCD and related disorders | OCD |
| Young Adults OCD Peer Support Group | Young adults who have been diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and/or Related Disorders (recommend ages 16-34) | OCD |
| Twin Cities OCD Support Group | Typically, anyone 17 and older with OCD and those that support them. | OCD |
| ASOA Parent/Caregiver OCD Group | Adults anywhere in the U.S. who serve as a parent or caregiver to a child, teen, or young adult who struggles with OCD. | OCD Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| Free Online OCD Support Group for those with OCD and their loved ones | Individuals with OCD and those who love them. | OCD |
| Free – Online Peer-Led OCD Social/Support Group for Teens & Young Adults | Teens (preferably 15 and above) and Young Adults | OCD |
| Free, Zoom – OCD Support Sessions (Private, one-on-one) | Caregivers of Teens, Teens and Young Adults, or Caregivers with their Teen. | OCD |
| OCD Support Group for Families and Loved Ones | Family, friends and those affected with OCD and related disorders | OCD Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Hoarding Disorder |
| Sunflower Support Group | Individuals with OCD | OCD |
| Online OCD Support Group | Adults with OCD, loved ones and professionals | OCD |
| Hoarding Help | Help with Hoarding | Hoarding Disorder |
| OCD Support Group | family & friends of individuals with OCD | OCD |
| Friends and family of OCD support group | Friends and family of Ocd, Sufferers , and Ocd suffers | OCD Hoarding Disorder PANDAS/PANS Skin Picking Perinatal OCD |
| SerenityBayWomen | Christian women with OCD or women who care for someone with OCD Fee | OCD Scrupulosity |
| SerenityBayWomen | Christian women with OCD or women who care for someone with OCD Fee | OCD Scrupulosity |
| OCD Support Group | Individuals with OCD | OCD |
| Anxiety / OCD Support Group | Adults with Anxiety or OCD. Also Family & Friends of those with Anxiety or OCD. | OCD |
| Hoarding Support Group | Adults with Hoarding challenges. Also Family & Friends of those with Hoarding challenges. | Hoarding Disorder |
| Adult Anxiety Disorders Support Group | Current or former KCCAT patients who are thirty-somethings or older | OCD Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Hoarding Disorder Tics/Tourettes Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders |
| BDD Recovery Online Support Group | Individuals with BDD and family members | Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) |
| Alberta OCD Foundation | Individuals who live with OCD | OCD |
| Spouse/Romantic Partner OCD Support Group | Adults (18+) anywhere in the U.S. who have a spouse or romantic partner who lives with OCD. (**this group is not for parents or other family members, we have a separate group for Family Members**) | OCD LGBTQ+ Affirming Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| ASOA Living with OCD- For Kids! | This group is designed for children ages 8-13 who have an existing diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | OCD PANDAS/PANS LGBTQIA+ Affirming Perfectionism Violent/Sexual Obsessions Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders |
| OCD Parent Support Group | Parents of individuals with OCD | OCD |
| Boulder OCD Support Group | Individuals with OCD and Family members | OCD |
| Virtual OCD Support Group for Christians | Those who would like to understand OCD and anxiety through a biblical viewpoint, and break free | OCD |
| Free Texas OCD Support Group | Adults with OCD in Texas | OCD LGBTQIA+ Affirming Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| Online Group Treatment for Hoarding Disorder MA | All | Hoarding Disorder |
| Free Monthly OCD support Group | Adults accross the U.S. with OCD and OC spectrum conditions | OCD Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Hoarding Disorder PANDAS/PANS Skin Picking Tics/Tourettes Trichotillomania LGBTQIA+ Affirming Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions Eating Disorders (ED) Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders |
| OCD and Parenting | Parents of children with OCD | OCD |
| Parents of Teens and Young Adults with OCD | Parents of teens and young adults with OCD | OCD |
| Christians with OCD, Main Group | Christians with OCD | OCD |
| Friends with OCD | Those of us who have been diagnosed with OCD | OCD |
| OCD Tribe | those facing daily thoughts and compulsions from an obsessive compulsive disorder | OCD |
| Obsessive Skin Pickers and Hair Pulling Anonymous | Those suffering from Dermatillomania, Excoriation Disorder, or Compulsive or Obsessive Skin Picking | Skin Picking Trichotillomania |
| OCPD Support Group | Those with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder and their loved ones | OCD |
| San Francisco OCD | OCD | |
| San Francisco OCD | OCD | |
| OCD-UK | UK only | OCD |
| ANXIETY | Peer-led support group for adults struggling with anxiety, OCD or panic attacks | OCD |
| Bedford OCD and Anxiety Support Group | Individuals with OCD and their support people, friends and family members welcome | OCD |
| Cherry Hill OCD Support Group | Adults, teens, and children with OCD and family members | OCD |
| East Bay OCD Support Group | Those with OCD, anxiety, and/or depression, as well as family members and friends | OCD |
| DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) Support Group | 18+ | OCD Skin Picking Trichotillomania |
| Roanoke, VA OCD Support Group | Individuals who have OCD, or who think they may have OCD, and family members of people with OCD. | OCD Hoarding Disorder Skin Picking LGBTQ+ Affirming Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| New Braunfels OCD Support Group | Individuals with OCD and/or related conditions | OCD LGBTQ+ Affirming Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders |
| Bend OCD Peer Group | Individuals with OCD | OCD Skin Picking Trichotillomania Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders |
| OCD Peer-Run Support Group (MHASF) | Adults in San Francisco with lived experience of OCD | OCD |
| Bay Area BFRB group | Anyone with a BFRB 18+ | Skin Picking Trichotillomania |
| Anxiety & OCD Sufferers Support Group (adults only) | Individuals struggling with anxiety or OCD who are 18 years old or older | OCD Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity |
| Anxiety Center of Tampa Family Support Group | family members of individuals with OCD | OCD Trichotillomania Perfectionism Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders |
| support for oCD | family members with OCD and suopport group for teens | OCD |
| Hoarding Disorder and Buried in Treasures Support Group | only people with HD | Hoarding Disorder |
| Buried in Treasures | Impacted, (those with HD) after application/selection process. In current cohort are 11 participants | Hoarding Disorder |
| Ocd Resources Education to Guidance | Individuals with Ocd/Related Disorders, family and friends | OCD |
| Hope For Recovery – Virtual OCD Fellowship | Anyone who has or thinks they may have OCD, and family members of those with OCD | OCD |
| OCD Research, Education, and Support Group | People with OCD, loved ones of those with OCD, OCD professionals and researchers | OCD |
| Visual Tourettic OCD Warrior Badass Tribe | Individuals with lived experience of Visual Tourettic OCD /Ocular Tourettic OCD / Starring OCD | OCD |
| Fairfield County OCD Support Group | Adults, Teens, and Children with OCD, as well as parents of children and family members/friends of those with OCD. | OCD Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Hoarding Disorder Skin Picking Trichotillomania Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders |
| Anonymous (OCA) – First Toronto | All | OCD Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity |
| National OCD Support Group Spain | individuals with OCD | OCD |
| Cultivating Curiosity, Courage & Compassion | Adults struggling with OCD in need of some connection and support | OCD |
| Cultivating Curiosity, Courage & Compassion for Teens | Teenagers with OCD that are currently in treatment or have graduated from treatment. | OCD |
| Free, Zoom – OCD Support Sessions (Private, one-on-one) | Caregivers of Teens, Teens and Young Adults, or Caregivers with their Teen. | OCD |
| Mental Health Professionals with OCD | Mental health professionals who themselves have OCD | OCD |
| Nutrition & Mental Health: Interactive Coaching Group | Adults struggling with OCD, Anxiety and/or Depression who are in a stable position in their recovery journey, and would like to improve their Nutrition and Well-being with gentle and simple healthy habits. This group may not be suitable for people who struggle with Eating Disorders or BDD. Please, check with your therapist if you have any doubts about whether or not to participate in a group like this. | OCD |
| Resolvve OCD Support Group | Individuals With OCD | OCD LGBTQ+ Affirming |
| Pittsburgh Bridges OCD | Anyone with OCD ages 16 and up and their loved ones | OCD Perinatal OCD Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| Portland OCD/Anxiety Group for Adults | Adults with OCD, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, BDD, etc. | OCD Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity |
| OCD/Anxiety Disorders Support Group Greece | Individuals with OCD and/or Anxiety Disorders and those who love them | OCD |
| Support for OCD (Every other Thursday 7:00 PM Eastern Time) | Open to individuals with OCD and related disorders. Individuals | OCD Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) PANDAS/PANS Skin Picking Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions Substance Use Disorders (SUD) |
| Jewish OCD Support Group | Jewish individuals and their loved ones, who are living with OCD | OCD Scrupulosity |
| Free Virtual OCD Support Group | Adults experiencing OCD | OCD |
| Anxiety in Athletes Support Group | 14-25 year olds and student athletes struggling with anxiety, OCD, and sport performance anxiety | OCD Perfectionism |
| Parent and Caregiver Support Group | Adults supporting children, teens, spouses or partners suffering from OCD or anxiety. | OCD |
| Support group for Evidence-Based Therapists | Evidence-Based Therapists looking to enhance professional and personal life. | OCD |
| ASoA Health Anxiety Support Group | Adults (18+) anywhere in the U.S. who are looking for support around managing heath anxiety and hoping to connect with other health anxiety sufferers | OCD |
| ASOA BFRB Support Group | Adults (18+) who struggle with Trichotillomania, Dermatillomania and other Body-focused Repetitive Behaviors | Skin Picking Trichotillomania |
| OCD (Purple) Support Group | Individuals with OCD | OCD |
| ONLINE LDS Faith and OCD Support Group | Adults who struggle with OCD and are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints | OCD |
| OCD NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group | Individuals with OCD | OCD |
| OCD Centre Manitoba | Various groups for people experiencing OCD and/or hoarding disorder. | OCD Hoarding Disorder |
| Austin Hoarding: HOPE – Hoarding Overcome through Perseverance and Earnestness | Anyone with an interest in overcoming hoarding behavior, or helping someone else overcome hoarding behavior. | Hoarding Disorder |
| Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous (OCA) | Individuals with OCD | OCD |
| Club TOC LATAM | Pacientes y familiares | OCD Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) LGBTQIA+ Affirming Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders |
| OCD Support Group | Adults (18+) with OCD & Related Disorders | OCD |
| Graduate Students and Early career Mental Health Professionals with OCD | Graduate students in mental health fields or recently graduated students from mental health programs with OCD | OCD |
| Medical Professional with OCD | Individuals who are providing medical care and also have OCD | OCD |
| OCD GOALS Support Group | Adults in Pennsylvania | OCD Hoarding Disorder Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity |
| Peer Led OCD Support Group | Individuals suffering with OCD/OCD Spectrum Disorders (ex. hoarding, harm) | OCD Skin Picking Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| TOC SIN MIEDOS | personas con toc y todos sus familiares, padres, madres, parejas , etc | OCD Hoarding Disorder Skin Picking Tics/Tourettes Trichotillomania Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity |
| Create Anyway | Individuals with OCD | OCD Perfectionism |
| Talk TOC Family, Partners and Friends | Spanish Speaking Family, friends and couples. NO PATIENTS. | OCD Skin Picking Trichotillomania Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| Talk TOC Grupo de Apoyo Mutuo | Spanish Speaking OCD former patients, current patients, suspicious OCD sufferer | OCD Skin Picking Trichotillomania Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions Substance Use Disorders (SUD) |
| BiTA ~ Buried in Treasures AUSTRALIA: HOARDING Peer Support Group | *AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS* experiencing challenges around excessive acquiring, saving and hoarding behaviours | Hoarding Disorder |
| Peer to Peer OCD support group (free) | Adults with OCD and their family | OCD |
| Richmond OCD Support Group | Any adult with OCD | OCD |
| Ottawa GOAL Group (Virtual) | Adults with OCD living in Ontario, Canada | OCD |
| OCD and Eating Disorders Online Therapy Group | Adults resideing in all PsyPact states who have OCD and Eating Disorders | OCD Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Hoarding Disorder PANDAS/PANS LGBTQIA+ Affirming Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions Eating Disorders (ED) Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders |
| Supervision and Consultation Group for Clinicians Treating OCD and Eating Disorders | Therapists and dietitians who work with and are interested in supervision and consultation regarding the treatment of co-occurring eating disorders and OCD | OCD Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Hoarding Disorder PANDAS/PANS LGBTQIA+ Affirming Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions Eating Disorders (ED) Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders |
| The BFRB ChangeMakers Global Adult Support Group | Adults 18+ with Body Focused Repetative Behaviors (BFRBs) Hair Pulling Disorder, Skin Picking Disorder, Nail Biting Disorder | Skin Picking Trichotillomania |
| OCD Support Group of Gloucester County, NJ | individuals with OCD and family members and loved ones of people with OCD | OCD Skin Picking Trichotillomania Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| Drop-in Support Group for Hoarding Behavior | Individuals who identify as someone with Hoarding Behavior (must be a California resident) | Hoarding Disorder |
| Men with Hoarding Behavior Support Group | Men who identify as someone with Hoarding Behavior (must be a California resident) | Hoarding Disorder |
| Family & Friends Support Group for Hoarding Behavior | Spouses, siblings, parents, family and friends of those with hoarding behavior. (MHASF has a separate group for adult children of parents with hoarding disorder, must be a California resident) | Hoarding Disorder |
| Adult Children of Parents with Hoarding Behavior Support Group | Adult children of parents with hoarding disorder (must be a California resident) | Hoarding Disorder |
| Clearing House Support Group for LGBTQ Seniors 55+ with Hoarding Behavior | LGBTQ+ seniors 55 and older with hoarding behavior (must be a California resident) | Hoarding Disorder |
| OCD Warrior Badass Tribe: Game & Vibe | All of the amazing and awesome OCD Community! | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Hoarding Disorder PANDAS/PANS Skin Picking Tics/Tourettes Trichotillomania LGBTQIA+ Affirming Veterans Issues Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Eating Disorders (ED) Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders |
| Peer Led Minority OCD Support Group | any minority individuals that suffer with OCD and/or OCD related issues | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Peer Led Women’s OCD Support | women with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Jewish Adults Support Group | Jewish Adults in any location | Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders |
| Young Adults OCD Peer Support Group | Young adults who have been diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (16+) | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Mississippi OCD Support Group | This group is a good fit for those who have been diagnosed with OCD, want some additional practices and perspectives on treatment, feel stuck at only “somewhat better” in their OCD treatment, are family of someone with OCD, aren’t able to afford full-cost therapy with an OCD therapist right now, or feel like nobody around them gets it. Go to www.tylerslay.com to learn more. | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Virtual OCD Support Group for Adults | Adults with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity |
| TOC Puerto Rico Virtual Group | Personas con TOC | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity |
| Central NJ (VIRTUAL) OCD Support Group | individuals with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| OCD Family Support Group | Loved ones of individuals with OCD — family, parents, spouses, etc. | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Support Group for Families coping with PANS/PANDAS or Other Inflammatory Brain Disorders | All individuals impacted by these immune-mediated disorders | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) PANDAS/PANS Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders |
| Houston OCD Support Community | Those who suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or related conditions, their caregivers, friends, and family members | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) PANDAS/PANS Skin Picking Trichotillomania LGBTQIA+ Affirming Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| Outlive OCD | Adults, young adults, and teens | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Skin Picking Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| OCD Parent & Caregiver Peer Support Group | Nova Scotia [Canada] | Parents and caregivers of youth (children and young adults) with OCD in Nova Scotia | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Adult OCD, ERP, and Compassion | Young Adults with OCD and BFRB's | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Skin Picking LGBTQIA+ Affirming Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| OCD therapeutic support group | individuals with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| BDD Caregivers Support Group | Parents, partners, friends, family members of people with BDD | Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) |
| Taboo OCD Support Group | Individual with OCD who have been diagnosed with taboo OCD Themes, family members are also welcome | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| Hope for OCD | Adults with OCD or adult family members of individuals with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Young Persons OCD Support Group | Young people 16+ with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Nashville OCD Support Group for Friends & Family | Partners, family and friends | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Buried in Treasures Workshop | People struggling with moderate sto severe clutter | Hoarding Disorder |
| Alberta OCD Foundation Family & Caregiver OCD Support Group | Family members and caregivers who live in Alberta of someone who lives with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| AMI-Quebec – Anxiety/OCD Support Group | anyone with OCD challenges and family and friends of those with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Nova Scotia CMHA – OCD Parent & Caregiver Peer Support Group | Nova Scotians across the province | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| OCA Toronto First/Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous Toronto | Those with OCD as well as their supporters | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| OCD North – Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Children with OCD: Drop-In Virtual Support Group | Parents and caregivers across Canada | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Parents of Adult Children with OCD (US and Canada) | Parents of Adult Children (minimum age 18) with OCD, from the U.S. and Canada | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Sunnybrook OCD Family Support Group in conjunction with Hope + Me, Frederick W. Thompson Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Mood Disorders Association of Ontario | Anyone over 18 who is a family member or loved one supporting someone with OCD. Must live in Ontario | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Courage to Caregivers | Any caregiver with a family member with a mental illness, including OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| OCD Support Group for Families and Loved Ones | Family, friends and those affected with OCD and related disorders | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| OCD Warriors (Peer support for kids and teens) | Kids and Teens | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Ocd Resources and Guidance International | Individuals, Loved Ones and Friends | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders |
| OCD Support Group | Adults with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) LGBTQIA+ Affirming |
| Virtual OCD Support Group – Florida and New York | Everyone 18+ who is struggling with OCD or an anxiety disorder. | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| Virtual OCD Support Group | Individuals with OCD, Family members of someone with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| A Sibling Support Group | family members of people with OCD, but the conversations will be focused on the siblings | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| OCD and Eating Disorders Free Monthly Support Group for Adults Online | Open to adults of all genders who experience OCD and Eating disorders. | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) LGBTQIA+ Affirming Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions Eating Disorders (ED) Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders |
| Virtual Adult Only OCD Support Group | individual adults with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Behind the Scenes: A Sibling Support Group | All family members but the conversation will focus on supporting the siblings of people with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| OCD Loved Ones Support Group | Family members/support people of individuals suffering from OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Lansing OCD Support Group | Anyone | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
Phone Support Groups
- Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous Nationwide Conference Call
- Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous Abstaining from Skin Picking/ Hair Pulling/ Nail Biting Nationwide Phone Meeting
Online Treatment Groups
| Treatment Group Name | Audience | Focus | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Free with OCD | People with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | $90 per session + Screening |
| Seattle OCD and OC-Related Disorders Support Group | Sufferers of OCD and OC-Related Disorders | Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)|Eating Disorders (ED)|Hoarding Disorder|LGBTQ+ Affirming|Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)|Perfectionism|Scrupulosity|Skin Picking|Substance Use Disorders (SUD)|Tics/Tourettes|Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders|Trichotillomania|Violent/Sexual Obsessions | $20 |
| OCD Support Group for Adults and Adolescents (13+) | OCD Sufferers Ages 13+ | Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)|LGBTQ+ Affirming|Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)|Perfectionism|Perinatal OCD|Scrupulosity|Skin Picking|Substance Use Disorders (SUD)|Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders|Trichotillomania|Violent/Sexual Obsessions | $20 |
| Navigating OCD support group for Young Adults | Young adults 18-25 years old. | Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)|Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)|Perfectionism | $20 |
| Grouport OCD Support | individuals 18+ with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)|Substance Use Disorders (SUD) | $35 |
| Virtual Adolescent Anxiety Group | Any adolescent struggling with an anxiety-based disorder and looking for additional support. | Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)|Eating Disorders (ED)|LGBTQ+ Affirming|Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)|Perfectionism | $40 |
| OCD Family Member Support Group | Family members (aged 18+ unless accompanied by parent) of those with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | $40 |
| Adult OCD Support Group | Individuals who are 18 years and older suffering from OCD or an OC Spectrum Disorder. | Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)|Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)|PANDAS/PANS|Perfectionism|Scrupulosity|Skin Picking|Trichotillomania|Violent/Sexual Obsessions | $40 |
| Adult OCD Therapy & Support | Adults with OCD | LGBTQ+ Affirming|Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)|Perfectionism | $40 |
| Compassion Focused Therapy Group | Adult residents in California with hoarding or cluttering challenges | $50 | |
| OCD Recovery Group | Individuals returning home from in-patient treatment for OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | $30.00 per group |
| Cultivating Curiosity, Courage & Compassion | Adults struggling with OCD in need of some connection and support | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | $300 total for 6 sessions |
| DBT and Life Skills for Autism Spectrum (Adult Group) | Adults with Autism on the spectrum | Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) | $35 a Group Meeting |
| DBT and Life Skills Autism Spectrum Teen Group | Teens with Autism Spectrum | Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) | $35 for each Group Session |
| Adolescent OCD Support Group | Older children and teens | Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)|LGBTQ+ Affirming|Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)|Perfectionism|Perinatal OCD|Scrupulosity|Skin Picking|Tics/Tourettes|Trichotillomania|Violent/Sexual Obsessions | $50 each group |
| Buried in Treasures Workshop | Individuals struggling with too much stuff / hoarding behaviors | Hoarding Disorder | $120 (Scholarships may be available) |
| ERP and ACT Skills for Life with OCD (10-week psychoeducation/skillbuilding group) | Adults and adolescents (age 14+) with OCD looking to learn ERP/ACT skills | OCD LGBTQIA+ Affirming Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions | $5 to $80 (income-based sliding scale) |
| Adolescent Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Exposure Response Prevention Group | Adolescents with OCD or anxiety | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | Insurance is billed for groups |
| Anxious in Austin | Adults living with OCD, anxiety disorders, and related concerns | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders | $60 per session |
| OCD Therapeutic Support Group | Individuals 18+ years of age diagnosed with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | $35 |
| Genesee Valley Psychology OCD Exposure (ERP) Group | People with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) LGBTQ+ Affirming Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Violent/Sexual Obsessions | Covered by insurance or sliding scale |
| Virtual OCD Group For Youth | Youth 12 and up with OCD or similar symptoms | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Skin Picking Trichotillomania Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders | 30.00 |
| Virtual Caregiver BFRB Group | Caregivers of children, youth, adults with Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours | Skin Picking Tics/Tourettes Trichotillomania | 40.00 |
| BFRB Group for Adults | Individuals with Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours | Skin Picking Tics/Tourettes Trichotillomania | 40.00 |
| OCD Caregiver Support Group | Caregivers of children, youth, adults with OCD, Pans, Pandas, or OCD tendencies | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Hoarding Disorder PANDAS/PANS Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders | 40.00 |
| OCD Group for Adults | Individuals with OCD or similar conditions | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Hoarding Disorder Scrupulosity Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders | 40.00 |
| Adult BFRB Group | Adults with BFRBs | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Skin Picking Trichotillomania Perfectionism | $30 a meeting |
| Skin Picking Cessation Challenge | Individuals who struggle with skin picking | Skin Picking | $210 for the 6 week series |
| ERP for Parents | Parents, caregivers, and family members of children with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | $175 |
| Managing Childhood Anxiety (SPACE informed group) | Caregivers of children (ages 5-12) with OCD or anxiety disorders | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | $125/session |
| Parenting Anxious Kids | Parents of children/adult children with OCD or other anxiety disorders | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) PANDAS/PANS Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders | $75/session |
| Postpartum Anxiety & OCD Treatment Group | Individuals with perinatal or postpartum anxiety or OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders | $30/session |
| ASOA Adult OCD/Health Anxiety Skills Group | Adults 18 or older who have been diagnosed with OCD or health anxiety, and have not been hospitalized for safety concerns in the last 6 months. | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions | $90/session, $720 total |
| Disentangle: An OCD Skills Class | Individuals | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | $360-$450 |
| OCD Treatment Group for Adults | Adults (18+) with OCD or a related disorder | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Perfectionism | $50 per session |
| BFRB Treatment Group for Adults in WA State | Adults (18+) with OCD or a related disorder | Skin Picking Trichotillomania | $50 per session |
| Compassion Focused Therapy for Hoarding | California-based adults experiencing hoarding | Hoarding Disorder | $75 per session x 20 sessions + $75 for assessment |
| OCD CBT Group | Adults with a diagnosis of OCD. This is not a replacement for 1:1 ERP therapy. Rather, it is a supplement to individual therapy or good for people who just graduated from 1:1 treatment. | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | 120 |
| DBT-Lite for High-Achieving/Perfectionistic Adults | Adults experiencing anxiety, perfectionism, and any other form of overcontrol. | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) LGBTQIA+ Affirming Perfectionism | $125/week with sliding scale spots available |
| OCD Support Group | Individuals with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions | $100 (in-network for Medicare) |
| Emetophobia Treatment Group | Individuals with emetophobia | Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders | $70/session |
| OCD Group Therapy | Adults with OCD and related conditions | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Skin Picking Tics/Tourettes Trichotillomania Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) | $65 per session |
| OCD Skills & Support Group | Adults with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) LGBTQIA+ Affirming Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions | $100 |
| OCD Busters 101 | Adults With OCD or Adults Living With Someone with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Skin Picking Trichotillomania Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions | $20 each session |
| CAOCD Adult OCD Support Group (Virtual) | Adults with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | $75/ group session |
| Break free from OCD online group therapy | Adults 18yrs and up | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | $90 per session. 10 sessions |
| Virtual I-CBT 12 Week Skills Group | Adult OCD Sufferers residing in AZ, MN, or NM | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | $125 |
| Teens Fighting Back Against OCD | Teens age 14-19 with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions | $50 per session |
| Challenging Obsessions by Practicing Exposure (COPE) | Adults with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | Can accept Aetna and United insurance; Private Pay cost is $60 |
| Advanced OCD Support and Strategies Group | Adults 18 and over with some experience in using strategies in managing OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) LGBTQIA+ Affirming Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity | $60 per session |
| OCD 101 for Beginners | Adults 18 and over | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) LGBTQIA+ Affirming Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions | $60 per session |
| OCD Support Group | Adults with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) LGBTQIA+ Affirming | $60 |
| Low Cost OCD Treatment Group – Florida | Individuals diagnosed with OCD or an anxiety disorder | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) | $100 per 2 hours of treatment |
| OCD Therapuetic Support/Treatment Group | Adults 18 and over who identify as having OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) LGBTQIA+ Affirming Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions | $50.00 |
| ROCD Support: Secure Together | Open to partners in committed relationships impacted by Relationship OCD (ROCD). | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | $100 per session (per couple) |
| Parent Group for SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) | Parents of children and/or teenagers with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) PANDAS/PANS | $600 |
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