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OCD Action’s Online Support Groups provide a safe and welcoming environment where you can connect with others with similar experiences and offer mutual support without judgement. All support groups are peer led and facilitated by a dedicated team of trained volunteers.

Our support groups are available to anyone based in the UK affected by OCD or a related disorder (no formal diagnosis is needed), and includes support groups for parents and caregivers, partners and loved ones. Participation is easily accessible via Zoom, with the option to have your camera on or off. For those who don’t have internet access, we provide a limited number of places in our phone support groups.

There is no charge to join our support groups, but because there is a high demand for places we ask that you only sign up if you intend to use your place(s). To retain your membership you must attend a session at least once every three months.

In addition to regular support group sessions, each support group has a private Facebook group. If you would like to connect with fellow members outside support group sessions, you are welcome to join these online communities.

As a Support Group member, you will automatically be invited to monthly Navigating Services sessions. Led by our Helpline team, our Navigating Services sessions provide information and support around how to access the recommended treatments for OCD and related conditions through the NHS and/or privately. Attendees are encouraged to share their lived experience of accessing support (for themselves or on the behalf of another) and are provided with the opportunity to address any questions or concerns they might have regarding the recommended treatments and the services providing them. Attendance at our Navigating Services sessions is optional, and you are free to opt out of the mailing list for these sessions at any stage.

You can sign-up to a maximum of three support groups initially. After attending these at least once, you are welcome to sign-up to a further one or two support groups.

Please allow up to 10 days before you receive confirmation that you are fully registered by our sign-up volunteers. Thank you. 

    Please note: You may not select more than one support group per section and a maximum of three support groups overall. Zoom groups can be joined off-camera if prefered.

    I have OCD and would like to sign up to attend an general group:
    (2) Zoom group – on the first and third Monday of the month, 6pm(7) Zoom group – on the first and third Monday of the month, 7pm(39) Zoom group - on the first and third Wednesday of the month, 7pm(22) Zoom group - on the first and third Tuesday of the month, 7pm(18) Zoom group – on the first and third Thursday of the month, 11am(16) Zoom group - on the first and third Thursday of the month, 7pm(19) Zoom group - on the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 7pm

    The following groups are fully booked and currently closed for registration:
    (1) Zoom group – on the second and fourth Monday of the month, 7pm
    (8) Zoom group – on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 7pm
    (11) Zoom group - on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 7pm

    I do not have internet access and would like to sign up for an evening group:
    (3) Phone group - on the second and fourth Monday of the month, 7pm

    I have Checking OCD and would like to attend a:
    (10) Zoom group - on the second Wednesday of the month, 7pm

    I have Contamination OCD and would like to attend a:
    (13) Zoom group - on the first Wednesday of the month, 7pm

    The following group is fully booked and currently closed for registration:
    (9) Zoom group – on the third Tuesday of the month, 7pm
    (34) Zoom group - on the third Monday of the month, 7pm

    I have Pure O OCD and would like to sign up to attend the:
    (4) Zoom group - Intrusive Harm thoughts - on the third Monday of the month, 7pm(5) Zoom group - Scrupulosity and Morality OCD – on the third Monday of the month, 7pm(28) Zoom group - Intrusive Sexual thoughts – on the second Thursday, 7pm(6) Zoom group - Intrusive Sexual thoughts – on the first Monday, 7pm(41) General Pure O Zoom group - on the first Monday of the month, 7pm(15) General Pure O Zoom group - on the second Wednesday of the month, 7pmPlease note: Pure O groups are limited to one support group per person

    I am aged 18-20 years old with OCD and would like to attend the following youth group:
    (36) Youth Zoom group - on the first and third Thursday of the month, 7pm

    I am currently a student with OCD and would like to attend a:
    (21) Zoom group – on the first Tuesday and third Wednesday, 7pm

    I have Perinatal OCD and would like to attend a:
    (20) Zoom group – on the second Tuesday of the month, 7pm

    I identify as a man living with OCD and would like to attend the following men's only group:
    (23) Zoom group - on the fourth Tuesday, 7pm

    I am a person of colour living with OCD and would like to attend a:

    I experience Hoarding alongside my OCD and would like to attend a:
    (25) Zoom group – on the third Tuesday of the month, 7pm

    I have Autism alongside my OCD and would like to attend a:
    (38) Zoom group – on the fourth Wednesday of the month, 7pm

    The following group is fully booked and currently closed for registration:
    (24) Zoom group – on the fourth Thursday of the month, 7pm

    I identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer living with OCD and would to attend a:
    (27) Zoom group – on the first Tuesday of the month, 7pm

    Contact details:
    Thank you for choosing the support group/s appropriate to you. The following information will be used to contact you about your membership to our support groups:





    For Phone groups, how would you like to be connected to group sessions

    Where did you hear about OCD Action Support Groups?*:

    I agree to OCD Action to contact me regarding other OCD Action services/events/news*

    I confirm I am currently a UK resident*

    I understand that to retain my support group membership I need to attend a session at least once every three months*

    The information you provide below will only be used in the event of an emergency and where we may need to keep you safe. To avoid a delay in your support group registration, please ensure the details you give are correct.






    Country*







    The following questions help us understand who is accessing our groups and ensure services meet their needs. We would appreciate any information you are happy to share:

    Gender: How do you identify?:

    Do you consider yourelf to be transgender?:

    What is your sexual orientation?:

    What is your ethnicity?:


      Please select the box that applies to you:
      I have BDD and would like to join a:
      (14) Zoom group – on the fourth Tuesday of the month,7pm

      Please select the box that applies to you:
      I am currently a student with BDD and would like to sign up to attend a:
      (21) Zoom group – on the first Tuesday & third Wednesday of the month, 7pm

      I am aged 18-20 years old with BDD and would like to attend the following youth group:
      (36) Youth Zoom group - on the first and third Thursday of the month, 7pm

      Contact details:
      Thank you for choosing the support group/s appropriate to you. The following information will be used to contact you about your membership to our support groups:





      Where did you hear about OCD Action Support Groups?*:

      I agree to OCD Action using my data to contact me regarding other OCD Action services/events/news*
      YesNo

      I confirm I am currently a UK resident*

      I understand that to retain my support group membership I need to attend a session at least once every three months*

      The information you provide below will only be used in the event of an emergency and where we may need to keep you safe. To avoid a delay in your support group registration, please ensure the details you give are correct.






      Country*







      The following questions help us understand who is accessing our groups and ensure services meet their needs. We would appreciate any information you are happy to share:

      Gender: How do you identify?:

      Do you consider yourelf to be transgender?:

      What is your sexual orientation?:

      What is your ethnicity?:


        Please select the box that applies to you:
        I have Trichotillomania and/or Dermatillomania and would like to join a:
        (29) Zoom group – on the first Wednesday of the month, 7pm

        Please select the box that applies to you:
        I am currently a student with Trichotillomania and/or Dermatillomania and would like to join a:
        (21) Zoom group – on the first Tuesday & third Wednesday of the month, 7pm

        I am aged 18-20 years old with Trichotillomania & Dermatillomania and would like to attend the following youth group:
        (36) Youth Zoom group - on the first and third Thursday of the month, 7pm

        Contact details:
        Thank you for choosing the support group/s appropriate to you. The following information will be used to contact you about your membership to our support groups:





        Where did you hear about OCD Action Support Groups?*:

        I agree to OCD Action using my data to contact me regarding other OCD Action services/events/news*
        YesNo

        I confirm I am currently a UK resident*

        I understand that to retain my support group membership I need to attend a session at least once every three months*

        The information you provide below will only be used in the event of an emergency and where we may need to keep you safe. To avoid a delay in your support group registration, please ensure the details you give are correct.






        Country*







        The following questions help us understand who is accessing our groups and ensure services meet their needs. We would appreciate any information you are happy to share:

        Gender: How do you identify?:

        Do you consider yourelf to be transgender?:

        What is your sexual orientation?:

        What is your ethnicity?:


         

          I am the parent/guardian of a child with OCD, aged 17 or under and would like to join a:
          (33) Zoom group - on the first Thursday and third Wednesday of the month, 7pm

          I am the parent/caregiver of an adult with OCD, aged 18 years or over and would like to join a:
          (32) Zoom group - on the second Monday and fourth Thursday of each month, 7pm

          I am the parent/caregiver of an individual with BDD and would like to join a:
          (35) Zoom group – on the first Tuesday of the month, 7pm

          I have no internet access and would like to join a:

          (37) Phone group - once monthly on the third Thursday of the month, 7pm

          Contact details:
          Thank you for choosing the support group/s appropriate to you. The following information will be used to contact you about your membership to our support groups:





          For Phone groups, how would you like to be connected to group sessions

          Where did you hear about OCD Action Support Groups?*:

          I confirm I am currently a UK resident*

          I understand that to retain my support group membership I need to attend a session at least once every three months*

          I agree to OCD Action using my data to contact me regarding other OCD Action services/events/news*
          YesNo

          The information you provide below will only be used in the event of an emergency and where we may need to keep you safe. To avoid a delay in your support group registration, please ensure the details you give are correct.






          Country*







          The following questions help us understand who is accessing our groups and ensure services meet their needs. We would appreciate any information you are happy to share:

          Gender: How do you identify?:

          Do you consider yourelf to be transgender?:

          What is your sexual orientation?:

          What is your ethnicity?:

          If you would like to sign up an additional parent/guardian, please provide their contact details below:









          Country




          The following questions help us understand who is accessing our groups and ensure services meet their needs. We would appreciate any information you are happy to share:

          Gender: How do you identify?:

          Do you consider yourelf to be transgender?:

          What is your sexual orientation?:

          What is your ethnicity?:


            I am the partner or loved one of an individual with OCD, BDD or a related condition and would like to join a:
            (30) Zoom group – on the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 7pm

            Contact details:
            Thank you for choosing the support group/s appropriate to you. The following information will be used to contact you about your membership to our support groups:






            For Phone groups, how would you like to be connected to group sessions

            Where did you hear about OCD Action Support Groups?*:

            I confirm I am currently a UK resident*

            I understand that to retain my support group membership I need to attend a session at least once every three months*

            I agree to OCD Action using my data to contact me regarding other OCD Action services/events/news*
            YesNo

            The information you provide below will only be used in the event of an emergency and where we may need to keep you safe. To avoid a delay in your support group registration, please ensure the details you give are correct.






            Country*







            The following questions help us understand who is accessing our groups and ensure services meet their needs. We would appreciate any information you are happy to share:

            Gender: How do you identify?:

            Do you consider yourelf to be transgender?:

            What is your sexual orientation?:

            What is your ethnicity?:


              Please select the box that applies to you:
              I am aged 16-17 years old with OCD,BDD, Trichotillomania and/or Dermatillomania and would like to join a:
              (36) Youth Zoom group - on the first and third Thursday of the month, 7pm

              Contact details:
              Thank you for choosing the support group/s appropriate to you. The following information will be used to contact you about your membership to our support groups:





              Where did you hear about OCD Action Support Groups?*:

              I confirm I am currently a UK resident*

              I understand that to retain my support group membership I need to attend a session at least once every three months*

              I agree to OCD Action using my data to contact me regarding other OCD Action services/events/news*
              YesNo

              The information you provide below will only be used in the event of an emergency and where we may need to keep you safe. To avoid a delay in your support group registration, please ensure the details you give are correct.






              Country*







              Emergency contact details:
              It could be anyone over 18, such as a parent/guardian, other relative, teacher, youth worker, etc.



              The following questions help us understand who is accessing our groups and ensure services meet their needs. We would appreciate any information you are happy to share:

              Gender: How do you identify?:

              Do you consider yourelf to be transgender?:

              What is your sexual orientation?:

              What is your ethnicity?:


              FULL LIST OF OCD ACTION’s online and phone SUPPORT GROUPS

              For anyone who would like more information before they sign up (see above) please email sign-up@ebtsupportgroups.co.uk or call 020 7253 5272.

              Groups for people with OCD

              Daytime

              • OCD (Thursday, Zoom)
                First and third Thursday, 11am

              Evening

              • OCD (Monday, Zoom) 
                First and third Monday, 6pm
              • OCD (Monday, Zoom) 
                First and third Monday, 7pm
              • OCD (Monday, Zoom) **This group is fully booked and closed for registration**
                Second and fourth Monday, 7pm
              • OCD (Monday, Phone) **This Group is fully booked and closed for registration**
                Second and fourth Monday, 7pm
              • OCD (Tuesday, Zoom) 
                First and third Tuesday, 7pm
              • OCD (Tuesday, Zoom) **This group is fully booked and closed for registration** 
                Second and fourth Tuesday, 7pm
              • OCD (Wednesday, Zoom)
                First and third Wednesday, 7pm
              • OCD (Wednesday, Zoom) **This group is fully booked and closed for registration**
                Second and fourth Wednesday, 7pm
              • OCD (Thursday, Zoom)
                First and third Thursday, 7pm
              • OCD (Thursday, Zoom)
                Second and fourth Thursday, 7pm
              • Pure O – Intrusive Harm Thoughts (Monday, Zoom)
                Third Monday, 7pm
              • Pure O – Intrusive Sexual Thoughts (Thursday, Zoom)
                Second Thursday, 7pm
              • Pure O – Intrusive Sexual Thoughts (Monday, Zoom)
                First Monday, 7pm
              • Pure O – General (Wednesday, Zoom)
                Second Wednesday, 7pm
              • Pure O – General (Monday, Zoom)
                First Monday, 7pm
              • Pure O – Scrupulosity & Morality (Monday, Zoom)
                Third Monday, 7pm
              • Checking OCD – (Wednesday, Zoom)
                Second Wednesday, 7pm
              • Contamination OCD (Monday, Zoom) **This group is fully booked and closed for registration**
                Third Monday, 7pm
              • Contamination OCD (Tuesday, Zoom) **This group is fully booked and closed for registration**
                Third Tuesday, 7pm
              • Contamination OCD (Wednesday, Zoom)
                First Wednesday, 7pm
              • Perinatal OCD (Tuesday, Zoom)
                Second Tuesday, 7pm
              • LGBTQ+ OCD (Tuesday, Zoom)
                First Tuesday, 7pm
              • Men’s OCD (Tuesday, Zoom)
                Fourth Tuesday, 7pm
              • OCD for People of Colour (Monday, Zoom)
                Fourth Monday, 7pm

              Groups for parents

              • Parents/Caregivers of children (aged 17 and under) with OCD (Thursday & Wednesday, Zoom)
                First Thursday & Third Wednesday, 7pm
              • Parents/Caregivers of adults with OCD (Monday & Thursday, Zoom)
                Second Monday & Fourth Thursday, 7pm
              • Parents/Caregivers of people with BDD (Tuesday, Zoom)
                First Tuesday, 7pm
              • Parents/Caregivers of people with OCD (Thursday, Phone)
                Third Thursday, 7pm

              Groups for students

              • Students with OCD/BDD/Trich or Derm (Tuesday, Zoom)
                First Tuesday, 7pm
              • Students with OCD/BDD/Trich or Derm (Wednesday, Zoom)
                Third Wednesday, 7pm

              Groups for young people

              • Young people aged 16 – 20 with OCD/BDD/Trich or Derm (Thursday, Zoom)
                First and third Thursday, 7pm

              Groups for partners or Loved Ones

              • Partners or loved ones of people with OCD/BDD (Thursday, Zoom)
                Second and fourth Thursday, 7pm
              • Partners or loved ones of people with OCD/BDD (Tuesday, Phone)
                Second Tuesday, 7pm

              Groups for people with related or coexisting conditions

              Evening

              • BDD (Tuesday, Zoom)
                Fourth Tuesday, 7pm
              • OCD & Autism (Thursday, Zoom)
                Fourth Thursday, 7pm
              • OCD & Autism (Wednesday, Zoom)
                Fourth Wednesday, 7pm
              • OCD & Hoarding (Tuesday, Zoom)
                Second Tuesday, 7pm
              • Trichotillomania & Dermatillomania (Wednesday, Zoom)
                First Wednesday, 7pm