(BILINGUAL) National. 50 affiliated groups. Founded 1988. 12-Step. Self-help group for people with obsessive-compulsive disorders. Online meetings, assistance and guidelines available for starting groups. Write: Obsessive-Compulsive Anonymous P.O. Box 215 New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Voice: 516-739-0662 Website: http://www.obsessivecompulsiveanonymous.org Verified: 10/22/2008
International. Founded 1991. Support and information to patients, families and professionals about trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling and skin picking). Click on 'Treatments and Resources' on top bar to see information on local support groups. For some 20 online groups, click on 'Join an Online Group' under 'Our Community' on left. To learn how to start a community group, click on 'Get Involved' on top bar. Information and referrals, newsletter, annual retreat, conferences, phone support, pen pals and literature. Write: Trichotillomania Learning Center 207 McPherson Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Voice: 831-457-1004 Fax: 831-426-4383 Website: http://www.trich.org E-mail: info@trich.org Verified: 10/6/2008
Online. Over 1400 members. Mutual support and information for parents of children with obsessive compulsive disorder through an e-mail discussion group and professional advisors who respond to questions. Also has an extensive listing of web links. Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdandparenting Verified: 10/20/2008
National network. 197 groups. Founded 1980. Listing of state-by-state local support groups, brochures, information about anxiety disorders, local listing of healthcare professionals providing treatment for anxiety disorders and a national listing of clinical trails provided free. Promotes the diagnosis and treatment of all anxiety and related disorders including obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, specific phobia, social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Voice: 240-485-1001 Fax: 240-485-1035 Website: http://www.adaa.org Verified: 10/13/2008
Online. Support group for persons who suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, hypochondria or any other form of anxiety. Focus is on recovery and day-to-day survival with a 'can do' attitude. Website: http://panicsurvivor.com Verified: 10/13/2009
National. 6 affiliated chapters. 12-Step. Recovery program for men and women recovering from all forms of eating and body image addictions. Includes anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, overeating, exercise bulimics, etc. Focuses on internal growth and reclaiming bodies rather than weight or appearance. Write: Eating Addictions Anonymous - SANE Fellowship P.O. Box 8151 Silver Spring, MD 20907 Voice: 202-882-6528 Website: http://www.eatingaddictionsanonymous.org E-mail: 12n12@tidalwave.net Verified: 10/13/2008
International. 9 chapters. Founded 1986. Support and assistance for people with OCD and related disorders, their families, friends, professionals and other concerned individuals. Educates the public and professional communities about OCD and related disorders, publishes a quarterly newsletter, annual summer conference, behavior therapy training institutes for mental health professionals, and a speakers bureau for public speaking events. Write: Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation P.O. Box 961029 Boston, MA 02196 Voice: 617-973-5801 Fax: 617-973-5803 Website: http://www.ocfoundation.org E-mail: info@ocfoundation.org Verified: 10/16/2008
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