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 |
| Teen and Young Adults Peer Support Group | Teens and Young Adults | OCD |
| Guildford OC Anonymous | Children, Adolescents, and Adults in the UK | OCD |
| Scrupulosity OCD Education & Support Group | Adults with Scrupulosity | OCD |
| T.E.A.M. (Teens Engaging Anxiety of the Mind) OCD: A GOAL Support Group | Teenagers | OCD |
| Mental Health Community | 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 |
| OCD Therapeutic Support Group | Adults in Kansas City, MO | 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 |
| Talk TOC Family, Partners and Friends | Family, friends and couples. NO PATIENTS. | 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 | Individuals living with OCD, 16 years and older living in Canada | OCD |
| Online Body Dysmorphic Disorder Support Group | Children, Adolescents, Adults | BDD |
| 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 LGBTQ+ Affirming Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| Moms with OCD | Adult Mothers | OCD |
| 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 | Individuals 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 Support Group | Therapists and Clinicians with BDD and OCD | OCD 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 |
| OCD Online Writing Community | People living with OCD | OCD |
| Arlington OCD Support Group | Adults and Adolescents | OCD |
| Kids and Teens with OCD | Kids and teens age 9-17 with OCD | OCD |
| Family and Friends OCD Support Group | Family members and friends of adults (17+) with OC 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 |
| Virtual Support Group for Family Members of People with OCD | Family members | OCD |
| Twin Cities OCD Support Group | Typically, anyone 17 and older with OCD and those that support them. | OCD |
| Family Member OCD Support Group | Adults anywhere in the U.S. who have family members or loved ones 13+ who struggle with OCD. | OCD Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| Portland Peer to Peer OCD Support Group | Individuals with OCD and their family | OCD |
| 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 Private Sessions | Caregivers of Teens, Teens and Young Adults, or Caregivers with their Teen. | OCD |
| Las Vegas Adult OCD Peer Support Group | Adults in treatment for OCD or adults who have achieved OCD symptom remission. | 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 |
| OCD Loved Ones Support Group | Family members/support people of individuals suffering from OCD | 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 |
| Living with OCD-For Kids! | This group is designed for children ages 9-13 who have an existing diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | OCD PANDAS/PANS LGBTQ+ 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 Adult OCD Support Group | Adults with OCD | OCD LGBTQ+ Affirming Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions |
| Online Group Treatment for Hoarding Disorder MA | All | Hoarding Disorder |
| Free Monthly OCD support Group | Adult individuals with OCD and OC spectrum conditions | OCD Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Hoarding Disorder PANDAS/PANS Tics/Tourettes Trichotillomania LGBTQ+ Affirming Perfectionism Scrupulosity Violent/Sexual Obsessions Eating Disorders (ED) Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders |
| Mental Health Community | Everyone who is dealing with or knows someone dealing with OCD,Anxiety, and or Depression. | OCD |
| 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 |
| Support 4 Everything OCD | individuals with OCD and those who love and support them | 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 |
| Fairfield 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 |
| 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 |
| Support Group for Loved Ones of Individuals with OCD | Family members of individuals with OCD | OCD |
| 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 Support and Resource Group | Individuals and Family Members Affected by OCD | OCD Perfectionism Perinatal OCD |
| 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 Writing Workshop | Adult with OCD | OCD |
| Southern NH OCD Support | Adults with OCD and family members of those with OCD | OCD |
| Ocd Resources Education to Guidance | Individuals with Ocd/Related Disorders, family and friends | OCD |
| Southern NH Support Group | Individuals with OCD | 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 |
| OCD WARRIOR BADASSES TRIBE | OCD COMMUNITY | OCD Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Hoarding Disorder PANDAS/PANS Skin Picking Tics/Tourettes Trichotillomania LGBTQ+ 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 |
| Southern NH OCD Support Group | Adults with OCD | OCD |
| Fairfield County OCD Support Group | Individuals with OCD & their families. | OCD |
| Anonymous (OCA) – First Toronto | All | OCD Perfectionism Perinatal OCD Scrupulosity |
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 |
| Supporting a Loved One with OCD | Family members and partners of loved ones with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | $45 |
| 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) |
| 12-Week Group: ERP Skills for Life with OCD (NY, NJ, NV, and SC) | People with OCD looking to learn beginning/intermediate ERP skills | LGBTQ+ Affirming|Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | Income-based sliding scale $0 to $80 |
| Adolescent Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Exposure Response Prevention Group | Adolescents with OCD or anxiety | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | Insurance is billed for groups |
| National OCD Support Group Spain | individuals with OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | membership |
| National OCD Support Group Spain | individuals with OCD | Trastorno Obsesivo Compulsivo (TOC) | membership |
| Cultivating Curiosity, Courage & Compassion for Teens | Teenagers with OCD that are currently in treatment or have graduated from treatment. | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | Total cost for 6 sessions - $300 |
Do you run a support group or treatment group? Add it to the Resource Directory!
If you already run a support group for OCD and related disorders in your area, you can create a free listing in our Resource Directory to help more people find your group. Add or update your support group or treatment group listing.
Start a Support Group of Your Own
Can't find a group in your area? Consider starting your own! You don't need to be a mental health professional to run an effective support group. Take a look at our Guide to Starting a Support Group.