Meetings

We, as OCD sufferers, family and friends, often don't know where to turn for help. Here's a list of OCD support peer led groups available. 

CANADA

TORONTO, ONTARIO

Group name: OCD TORONTO SUPPORT GROUP
Address:
Romero House Centre (meeting place only), 1558 Bloor Street West (nearest TTC  subway station "Dundas West")
E-mail address: torontowestocdgroup@gmail.com
Contact name: Nathan Poon (Co-Facilitator) 647 - 290 - 9409

Group facilitators background/experience:
A volunteer run peer led OCD support group of almost 30 years that offers a safe, friendly and confidential environment. Our committee members/facilitators are actively engaged in the mental health community and pursuing ongoing personal development.

Is there a cost to attend the group?
Free and no registration required.

How often do the group meetings take place?
The 3rd TUESDAY from September to June from 7:00 P.M.  to 9:30 P.M.

Who is this group for?
People with OCD, family and friends.

Group's format:
We focus on ongoing recovery of OCD, self advocacy, personal development and overall wellness. In the first portion, we have group sharing. In the second portion, group updates and community happenings are discussed followed by a short break. In the third portion, a presentation from fellow members, the OCD community or wellness practitioners are provided to enrich our experience.

Activities Beyond the Group:
A secret Facebook group is available for members who would like to join. Personal online support is provided with info on mental health community happenings and various OCD newsletters plus valuable wellness tools to help members cope. Socials and other events are arranged throughout the year. Proud Organizer and Host of the Annual Toronto OCD Support Groups Forum held in August.

Group Name:
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE ANONYMOUS (OCA) FIRST TORONTO

 What?: a self help group focusing on recovery, sharing and support

Who?:  persons with OCD and/or family and friends

When?:  the 4th Thursday of each month, 6:30 - 8:15 P.M. followed by informal socializing.

Where?: NEW LOCATION: 33 Russell St. Room 2029, Ground Floor,  behind 250 College St. (the old Clarke Institute) Toronto. Russell runs parallel to College. Use main entrance on Russell. Doors lock at 6:30 p.m. Buzz security. 

How?:

(A) meetings. OCA is rooted in the 12 step program and employs various formats including video, personal stories, thematic presentations etc.

VOLUNTARY sharing and discussion are at the heart of all meetings. In addition, CONFIDENTIALITY  is a cornerstone principle of OCA.

(B) socializing and support. Informal socializing takes place after the conclusion of the meeting at around 8:15 P.M.  Members also have the opportunity to share phone numbers and e-mail addresses and join our confidential Facebook group.

(C) Resources. Many resources are available for loan including dvd's on cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Scrupulosity, books like "The Brain that Changes Itself" and articles on CBT for OCD Mindfulness and OCD Treatment and a "Survival Guide for Family and Friends."

(D) International OCD Foundation.  Some members are regular attendees at the annual IOCDF CONFERENCES and are able to share new information and resources at meetings, including booklets of all the lecture notes from particular conferences.

Why? to work towards recovery from OCD and to meet others on their own recovery journey.

Other: there are no dues or fees, nor is any registration necessary. A collection is taken up (giving is totally optional) according to the seven tradition of most 12 step programs.

Contacts: Jenn @ ocatorontogroup@gmail.com 
                               to receive BCC e-mails re: meetings, related events
                
                  Mary Lyn @ mlkieffer@gmail.com
                
                 Joe @ jj14@rogers.com

Website: ocatoronto.ca

YOU ARE NO LONGER ALONE!!