Obsessions and Compulsions: Organizations that Help

Anxiety & Depression Association of America
ADAA is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through aligning research, practice and education.

Anxiety Resource Center
The Anxiety Resource Center educates the public and professional communities about anxiety disorders, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and OCD Spectrum Disorders; to reduce the stigma associated with these illnesses; and to provide a place that offers support, hope and inspiration.

International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
The IOCDF is a nonprofit organization that provides education, support, and advocacy for people with OCD and their families. The IOCDF offers a variety of resources, including a website, a helpline, and a network of support groups.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI is a nonprofit organization that provides support and advocacy for people with mental illness and their families. NAMI offers a variety of resources, including a website, a helpline, and a network of support groups.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Resource Center
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