Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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Organizations

Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (OCF)
676 State Street
New Haven, CT  06511
Phone: (203) 401-2070
Fax: (203) 401-2076
E-mail: info@ocfoundation.org
Web Address: http://www.ocfoundation.org
 

The OCD Foundation distributes bimonthly newsletters, articles, videos, and pamphlets with the latest research and resource information for people and families of those with OCD. The foundation sponsors membership conferences and research awards and organizes and promotes OCD-related support groups.


Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)
8730 Georgia Avenue
Suite 600
Silver Spring, MD  20910
Phone: (240) 485-1001
Fax: (240) 485-1035
Web Address: www.adaa.org
 

The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) works to improve the lives of people who have anxiety disorders. Members of the association are not only people who have or are interested in anxiety disorders but also health professionals who do research and treat people who have anxiety disorders.


National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD  20892-9663
Phone: 1-866-615-6464 toll-free
(301) 443-4513
Fax: (301) 443-4279
TDD: 1-866-415-8051 toll-free
E-mail: nimhinfo@nih.gov
Web Address: www.nimh.nih.gov
 

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides information to help people better understand mental health, mental disorders, and behavioral problems. NIMH does not provide referrals to mental health professionals or treatment for mental health problems.



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Author: Jeannette CurtisLast Updated: June 25, 2008
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry

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