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    We’d also like you to know about this additional support OCD Action offers for you.

    OCD Action Support Groups

    Online Support Groups:

    • Provide a safe and welcoming environment
    • Allow you to connect with others and offer mutual support without judgement
    • Are all peer led, assisted by a team of trained volunteers.

    Who can join?

    Anyone based in the UK and living with and/or affected by OCD or a related condition including:

    • People who have these conditions, whether diagnosed or not
    • Their parents, caregivers, partners and loved ones
    • Students aged up to 25 in college / university/ other educational institutions
    • Young people aged 16 – 17
    • Young people aged 18 – 25

    Types of groups

    OCD Action offers specialised groups including:

    • Pure O – General\Pure O – Intrusive Harm Thoughts
    • Pure O – Scrupulosity & Morality
    • Checking OCD
    • Contamination OCD
    • Perinatal OCD
    • LGBTQ+ OCD
    • Men’s OCD
    • OCD for People of Colour
    • BDD
    • OCD & Autism
    • OCD & Hoarding

    What important details do I need to know?

    • You can sign-up to a maximum of two groups initially. After attending at least once, you’re welcome to sign-up to another group
    • Participation is easily accessible via Zoom, or
    • If you don’t have internet access, we have a few phone support group places
    • There is no charge to join
    • Because of the high demand, please only sign up if you intend to use your place(s)
    • To retain membership, you must attend a session at least once every three months

    What are Navigating Services sessions?

    As a Support Group member, you’ll be automatically be invited to monthly Navigating Services Sessions. Attendance is optional, and you’re free to opt out of the session mailing list at any time.