Free online support while you’re waiting for OCD treatment
When you live with OCD, waiting for treatment can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to face that wait alone.
The Bridge is a free, eight-week online psychoeducation programme run by national charity OCD Action. It’s designed to support young people and their families while they wait for treatment, by helping them understand OCD, prepare for therapy, and feel less alone.
The programme is for:
- Young people aged 14–25 who are waiting for CBT with ERP for OCD
- Parents and carers of young people in this age range
The Bridge is not therapy and does not replace treatment. Instead, it helps young people and families to:
- Understand OCD
- Learn what evidence-based treatment involves
- Prepare for starting therapy
- Find ways to cope while waiting
What to expect
- 8 weekly online sessions (via Zoom)
- Separate group sessions for:
- Young people
- Parents and carers
- Young people’s groups are split by age:
- 14–17
- 18–25
- Each group is co-led by:
- An OCD Action staff member or lead volunteer
- A facilitator with lived experience of OCD
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Groups are kept small and supportive
Find out more by reading our FAQs.
Who can take part
For this pilot, applications are currently open to:
- Young people aged 14–25 who are on a waiting list for CBT with ERP for OCD
- Parents/carers of a young person aged 14–25 who is on a waiting list for CBT with ERP
- People based in London or the West Midlands
Apply to join the bridge
To apply to The Bridge, please choose the option below that best fits you.
You’ll be asked to complete a short application form. There will be a second stage to gather a bit more information, and a member of our team will be in touch about your application in early 2026.
Before applying, you may find it helpful to read our Frequently Asked Questions.