REsources: OCD Advocacy Organizations
PEACE OF MIND FOUNDATION (Houston, TX)
The Peace of Mind Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing resources and support to those impacted by obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders. They concentrate on education, research, support, and advocacy.
INTERNATIONAL OCD FOUNDATION (Boston, MA)
The International OCD Foundation is a donor-supported nonprofit organization which has grown into an international membership-based organization serving a broad community of individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family members and loved ones, and mental health professionals and researchers around the world.
RILEY’S WISH FOUNDATION (Fayetteville, GA)
Riley’s Wish Foundation seeks to encourage purposeful actions to serve those battling obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). One particular focus of the Foundation is to help people with dual diagnosis of addiction and OCD.
OCD TEXAS (Houston, TX)
OCD TEXAS is an official affiliate of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and a nonprofit support and advocacy organization for people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders.
JACK Mental Health Advocacy
JACK is a nonprofit focused on raising awareness for OCD and anxiety disorders while reducing stigma. The organization provides education, advocacy, and scholarships for both individuals and clinicians to access treatment and training. They also run creative programs such as art, film, and storytelling projects that highlight the lived experiences of people with OCD.
Made of Millions Foundation
Made of Millions is a U.S. -based nonprofit dedicated to changing how the world perceives mental health, including OCD. Through advocacy campaigns, workplace initiatives, and an online platform filled with educational resources, they fight stigma and help individuals better understand and access care for OCD and related conditions.