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Obsessive-Compulsive Anonymous
(BILINGUAL) National. 50 affiliated groups. Founded 1988. 12-Step.
Self-help group for people with obsessive-compulsive disorders.
Online meetings, assistance and guidelines available for starting
groups.
Write: Obsessive-Compulsive Anonymous
P.O. Box 215 New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Voice: 516-739-0662
Website: http://members.aol.com/west24th/index.html
Verified: 10/22/2008
Trichotillomania Learning Center
International. Founded 1991. Support and information to patients,
families and professionals about trichotillomania (compulsive hair
pulling). Information and referrals, newsletter, annual retreat,
conferences, phone support, pen pals and literature. Assistance in
starting similar groups.
Write: Trichotillomania Learning Center
207 McPherson Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Voice: 831-457-1004 Fax: 831-426-4383
Website: http://www.trich.org
E-mail: info@trich.org
Verified: 10/6/2008
OCD and Parenting List
Online. Over 1400 members. Mutual support and information for
parents of children with obsessive compulsive disorder through an
e-mail discussion group and professional advisors who respond to
questions. Also has an extensive listing of web links.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdandparenting
E-mail: louisharkins@yahoo.com
Verified: 10/20/2008
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
National network. 197 groups. Founded 1980. Listing of
state-by-state local support groups, brochures, information about
anxiety disorders, local listing of healthcare professionals
providing treatment for anxiety disorders and a national listing of
clinical trails provided free. Promotes the diagnosis and treatment
of all anxiety and related disorders including obsessive compulsive
disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, specific
phobia, social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
Write: Anxiety Disorders Association of America
8730 Georgia Ave., Suite 600 Silver Spring, MD 20910
Voice: 240-485-1001 Fax: 240-485-1035
Website: http://www.adaa.org
Verified: 10/13/2008
Panic Survivor
Online. Support group for persons who suffer from anxiety, panic
attacks, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress
disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, hypochondria or any other
form of anxiety. Focus is on recovery and day-to-day survival with a
'can do' attitude.
Website: http://panicsurvivor.com
Verified: 10/22/2008
Eating Addictions Anonymous - SANE Fellowship
National. 6 affiliated chapters. 12-Step. Recovery program for men
and women recovering from all forms of eating and body image
addictions. Includes anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, overeating,
exercise bulimics, etc. Focuses on internal growth and reclaiming
bodies rather than weight or appearance.
Write: Eating Addictions Anonymous
P.O. Box 8151 Silver Spring, MD 20907
Voice: 202-882-6528
Website: ttp://www.eatingaddictionsanonymous.org
E-mail: 12n12@tidalwave.net
Verified: 10/13/2008
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation, Inc.
International. 9 chapters. Founded 1986. Support and assistance for
people with OCD and related disorders, their families, friends,
professionals and other concerned individuals. Educates the public
and professional communities about OCD and related disorders,
publishes a quarterly newsletter, annual summer conference,
behavior therapy training institutes for mental health
professionals, and a speakers bureau for public speaking
events.
Write: Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
P.O. Box 961029 Boston, MA 02196
Voice: 617-973-5801 Fax: 617-973-5803
Website: http://www.ocfoundation.org
E-mail: info@ocfoundation.org
Verified: 10/16/2008
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