Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Self Help Clearinghouse
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation, Inc.
International. 9 chapters. Founded 1986. Support and education for
people with obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, their
families, friends and professionals. Listings of treatment providers
and support groups on the website. Supports research into the causes
and effective treatments of these disorders. Bimonthly newsletter,
referrals to support groups and treatment centers, annual
conference, books, audio and video tapes. Trains mental health
professionals in the latest treatment techniques.
Write:
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
P.O. Box 9573
New Haven, CT 06535
Voice: 203-401-2070
Fax: 203-401-2076
Website: http://www.ocfoundation.org
E-mail: info@ocfoundation.org
Verified: 11/13/2007
Obsessive-Compulsive Anonymous
National. 50 affiliated groups. Founded 1988. 12-Step. Self-help
group for people with obsessive-compulsive disorders. 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://members.aol.com/west24th/index.html
Verified: 11/14/2007
Trichotillomania Learning Center
International. Founded 1991. Information and support to patients,
families and professionals about trichotillomania (compulsive hair
pulling). Newsletter, information and referrals, annual retreat,
conferences, phone support, pen pals and literature. Assistance in
starting similar groups.
Write:
Trichotillomania Learning Center
207 McPherson Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-2760
Voice: 831-457-1004
Fax: 831-426-4383
Website: http://www.trich.org
E-mail: info@trich.org
Verified: 1/23/2007
OCD and Parenting List
Online. Over 1400 members. Mutual support and information
for parents of children with obsessive compulsive disorder through
an e-mail discussion group. Professional advisors who respond to
questions. Also has an extensive listing of web links.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdandparenting/
E-mail: louisharkins@yahoo.com or louisharkins@gmail.com
Verified: 10/3/2007
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
National network. 197 groups. Founded 1980. 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. 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 trials provided free.
Write:
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
8730 Georgia Ave., Suite 600
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Voice: 240-485-1001
Fax: 240-485-1035
Website: http://www.adaa.org
Verified: 11/5/2007
Panic Survivor
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: 4/27/2007
Eating Addictions Anonymous - SANE Fellowship
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
P.O. Box 8151
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8151
Voice: 202-882-6528
Website: http://www.eatingaddictionsanonymous.org
E-mail: 12n12@tidalwave.net
Verified: 11/13/2007
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