OCD Action works for a society where OCD is better understood and diagnosed quickly, where appropriate treatment options are open and accessible, where support and information is readily available and where nobody feels ashamed to ask for help.
We are here because OCD tears families apart and leaves people isolated and exhausted. OCD ruins lives. It is a sad fact that many people with OCD delay seeking help. They put up with it for too long, perhaps thinking that nothing can be done or just not knowing where to turn. OCD Action believes in taking action. We want people affected by OCD to seek help, to understand their treatment options and find the support and motivation they need to fight back. OCD is treatable, it can get better.
OCD Youth
OCD Youth is a service for young people with OCD and related conditions, run by young people with OCD and related conditions.
Living with OCD can be incredibly difficult, and we know that being a young person and having to navigate mental health services can be at times confusing and frustrating. OCD Youth is here to provide young people who are affected by OCD with the information, support and community they need to get better. We do this via our Youth e-Helpline, Youth support groups and our online community. We also work to raise awareness of OCD and campaign for change, so that OCD can be more quickly recognised and treated.
Youth E-Helpline
Our Youth e-Helpline is here for anyone between the ages of 14 and 25 who is affected by OCD or a related condition (such as BDD or a Body-focused Repetitive Behaviour). Whether you live with OCD yourself, or are concerned about a friend or family member, our Youth e-Helpline volunteers are here to support you!
You don’t need to have a diagnosis of OCD to get in touch. In fact, about half of the young people who email us are unsure about whether they have OCD or not. Our Youth e-Helpline team is made up of volunteers who are mostly young people with OCD themselves, so they really understand the challenges of living with OCD when you’re young. As we are not medical professionals, we won’t be able to diagnose you, but we can chat to you about how you’re feeling and offer you support and information about OCD and how to access the recommended treatments. OCD can be exhausting and isolating, but it really can get better.
Youth Support Groups
We know how isolating and challenging living with OCD can be. Sometimes having the chance to talk and listen to others who have similar experiences can make a big difference in how we’re feeling. That’s why we have an online Youth support group for young people living with OCD and related conditions. The group is peer-led and facilitated by young people with OCD themselves, so everybody has a good understanding of OCD, which ensures the space is accepting, comfortable, and non-judgemental.
OCD Youth aims to increase awareness and access to support for anyone under 25 affected by OCD
Please see our website and socials for details of Support group meet up times and days
Via Helpline
Online forums
If you have any queries or seek support please call or email.
OCD Youth is for young people with OCD and related conditions, run by young people with OCD and related conditions – so there are always plenty of opportunities to get involved and make a difference.
To find out more, please Visit the OCD Youth page on the OCD Action website
Helpline
Phone: 0300 636 5478
Email: support@ocdaction.org.uk
General Enquiries
Phone: 020 7253 5272
Email: info@ocdaction.org.uk
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