Find a OCD Support Groups
The Group Guide is a free directory that helps you find OCD support groups, therapy groups, and peer-led communities. Browse listings and connect with groups that fit your needs.
This guide was written by Stephanie Smith, LCSW. The groups listed on this page are submitted by their own leaders and organizations. The Group Guide has not clinically reviewed, supervised, or endorsed any listed group.
Why Join a OCD Support Groups?
OCD can be highly distressing and often misunderstood. Support groups offer a space to connect with others who truly understand the experience of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, share what has helped, and reduce the shame and isolation that frequently accompany this condition.
Types of Groups You Can Find
Our directory includes OCD support groups led by therapists trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard treatment for OCD, as well as peer-led support communities. Groups address a range of OCD subtypes and related conditions such as Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Hoarding Disorder.
Cost and Coverage
Peer-led OCD support groups through organizations like the IOCDF are typically free. Therapist-led groups are often covered by insurance. Check individual listings for specific pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is group therapy effective for OCD?
Yes. ERP-based group therapy has strong research support for OCD. Group formats can also help reduce shame and normalize the experience of having OCD, which is itself therapeutic.
Are these groups appropriate for all OCD subtypes?
Many groups welcome all OCD subtypes. Some groups are specialized: for example, groups focused on scrupulosity, contamination OCD, or harm OCD. Review individual listings for specifics.