Below are additional resources offered by others to the OCD community. Please feel free to visit their sites and support them and their efforts:
The International OCD Foundation – IOCDF.org
The mission of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is to help those affected by obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders to live full and productive lives. Our aim is to increase access to effective treatment through research and training, foster a hopeful and supportive community for those affected by OCD and the professionals who treat them, and fight stigma surrounding mental health issues.
The Foundation has grown into an international membership-based organization serving a broad community of individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family members and loved ones, and mental health professionals and researchers around the world. We have affiliates in 25 states and territories in the US, in addition to global partnerships with other OCD organizations and mental health non-profits around the world.
The Foundation aims to improve outcomes for individuals with OCD and related disorders by:
- Providing resources and support for those affected by OCD, including individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family members, friends, and loved ones.
- Promoting awareness about OCD and related disorders to the OCD community and the general public.
- Increasing access to effective treatment through:
- Educating mental health professionals about evidence-based treatments.
- Providing a forum for professional collaboration and networking.
- Supporting research into the causes of and treatments for OCD and related disorders.
Visit the IOCDF’s website: http://IOCDF.org
The Peace of Mind Foundation – PeaceofMind.com
The Peace of Mind Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help improve the quality of life of OCD sufferers and caregivers through education, research, support, and advocacy. The foundation is dedicated to providing a wide range of free resources and support. The OCD Challenge program is an interactive self-help tool that guides users step by step through the strategies and skills needed to manage OCD symptoms. The program is fully funded by the Peace of Mind Foundation making this program available at no cost.
Find out more here:
If you would like more information about the Peace of Mind Foundation, please direct all questions to info@peaceofmind.com.
OCD Support: A free, moderated online support group – https://groups.io/g/OCD-Support
Support and guidance relating to OCD and its treatment for people with OCD, as well as their family members and friends. This group focuses on helping people with OCD improve their lives through the use of the evidence-based treatments of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), including exposure and response prevention (ERP), and the proven OCD medications. This group is moderated by Wendy Mueller, who is well-recovered from severe OCD and has been leading online OCD support groups for over 28 years, and Dr. James Claiborn, a psychologist who has specialized in using cognitive behavioral therapy to treat patients with OCD and related disorders for over 30 years. Both Wendy and Dr. Claiborn are recipients of the Patricia Perkins Service Award from the International OCD Foundation.
Find out more here:
https://groups.io/g/OCD-Support
To join the group, simply send an email, with “Subscribe” in the subject line to: OCD-Support+subscribe@groups.io. If you would like more information about the OCD Support online group, please direct all questions to wmueller@roadrunner.com.
Take an OCD Test – OCDTest.com
The OCD Test website has been created by a team of professionals dedicated to helping people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Their goal is to aid individuals in recognizing they have the condition, which allows them to find effective treatment for OCD. Their goal in offering this online test is to support people worldwide with the tools to identify OCD. Additionally, they aim to provide education so individuals can understand this condition and find effective treatment. The quicker someone with OCD receives treatment, the sooner they can go back to living a “normal” and healthy life. The team at OCDTest.com hopes their online OCD test will help shorten the time it takes to find adequate treatment.
The test measure utilized by OCDTest.com is the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS), which is the industry standard in helping to diagnose the severity of OCD symptoms. Although this test is the gold standard, the professionals at OCDTest.com recommend being assessed by a therapist specializing in the treatment of OCD to receive a true diagnosis.
The OCDTest.com website is dedicated to individuals suffering from OCD. We believe in you, and never forget that this condition is treatable.
Take the free, online OCD test by visiting OCDTest.com.
Adversity 2 Advocacy – a2aalliance.org
The Adversity 2 Advocacy Alliance is an all volunteer 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and fostering the power of turning personal challenges into service to others with similar challenges. To this end, A2A has three primary objectives: (1) Network and support inspiring individuals who have turned adversity into advocacy; (2) Provide pathways to advocacy for anyone facing adversity; and (3) Showcase the proven power of turning adversity into advocacy.
We provide a web-based collection of inspiring stories, educational material, and advocacy opportunities for individuals: (a) facing mental, physical, or other life challenges; and (b) looking for ways to be of service to others with similar challenges. Visit our website at: http://a2aalliance.org/