Welcome! Read Our Forum Guidelines & Requirements

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OCD Action Forum Guidelines & Requirements

We’re so glad you’re part of the OCD Action forum user community. We’ve put together some essential information for everyone – please take a few minutes to read it.

What are forum guidelines?

Guidelines are standards that all users must follow to help keep this a safe and welcoming for everyone. Before using the forums, you must read and agree to follow our: Forum Guidelines

Forum Requirements & Useful tips

Is there an age requirement for the forums?

Yes. You must be 18 or over to use these forums or register for an account.

What do forum moderators do?

Our team of moderators are here to help you! They also work to ensure your safety, privacy and security are always protected while using the forums. They moderate with a “light touch” and will never censor or judge anyone.

Moderators also help forum users to respect everyone and treat others with kindness and courtesy. We require that you respect moderator decisions and follow any instructions or guidance they give you.

Questions, feedback or suggestions?

Please contact the forum moderators about anything forum-related at: forum@ocdaction.org.uk

Need advice, support or information about OCD?

If you have questions or need information about OCD, or want to talk to someone who will support and understand you, please contact the OCD Action Help and Information Line at:

• email: support@ocdaction.org.uk
• phone: 0300 636 5478

Logging In, Passwords and Registration

Forgot your password? If you’re a registered user and forgot your password, to set a new one, click here: Password Reset

Want to register for an account? If you’re not a registered user and want to open a forum user account, click here to Register for the forum

We hope you enjoy being a part of our forum community, where you can both support and be supported by people who understand. Please help us to keep this a safe and special place!

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Updated Forum Guidelines

Haven’t visited the forums in a while? We’d like you to know that we continue to update the Forum Guidelines. Our goal is making them easier for everyone to read and follow.

We don’t continually make major changes to  content to the guidelines, just occasionally update the format. And we occasionally update the guidelines content – any major changes will always be communicated with users.

Continued Improvements!

We’ve been making occasional improvements to the Guidelines; again, not changing the content, just making them easier clearer for forum users – and we hope you find them even more helpful!

You’ll find everything you need to know about using the forum in the updated guidelines.

And, please email us if you have questions or need help using the forums: forum@ocdaction.org.uk

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Hello:

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.

Led by our Helpline team, these sessions include:

• Information and support on accessing recommended treatments through the NHS and/or privately
• Opportunities to share lived experience of accessing support (for attendees or others)
• Answers to questions/concerns regarding recommended treatments and/or service provision

Want to know more about Support Groups?

For more information before you sign up:

• Email sign-up@ebtsupportgroups.co.uk
• Call 020 7253 5272
• See our website: https://ocdaction.org.uk/online-support-groups/

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