Fairfield County OCD Support Group
Meets on the third Monday of every month (Except holidays)
Time: 7:30 to 9:00 pm (Meetings are virtual via Zoom)
Website: http://fairfieldocdgroup.freehostia.com
Open To: Individuals with OCD & their families
Fee: Free
Type: Professionally Assisted Group
Description:
Fairfield County OCD Support Group is a professionally assisted OCD support group organized and moderated by two prominent mental health professionals.
Its mission is to provide an informative group forum which can provide a supportive, informal, empathetic environment for people coping with OCD.
The group consists of individuals who are OCD sufferers. Usually, these individuals include those who are currently seeking treatment and those who have recovered from their OCD and are presently managing their symptoms. In addition, family members and friends of those who are suffering from OCD are also welcome to participate. In our meetings, we discuss specific topics, such as symptoms, cognitive behavior therapy, medication, etc.
The objective of this support group is to be informational, not therapeutic.
OCD Survivors and Thrivers
Contact: Support Group Contact
Darien Public Library
1441 Post Road
Darien, Connecticut 06820
ADA Accessible
Email: survivorsandthrivers100@gmail.com
Meeting Information:
Venue: Darien Library meeting room
Meeting day and time: We meet twice a month (1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month). The first Wednesday of the month’s session is in person and the third Wednesday is a virtual meeting via Zoom call.
Open To: Individuals who are battling through the daily challenges from being diagnosed with OCD
Fee: $0
Description:
Are you sick and tired of playing mental ping pong all day? Have you searched hundreds of different therapists? Have you googled endlessly asking for answers on how to get better from OCD? I get it, I have been there and so has everyone in our support group. We call our group, OCD Survivors and Thrivers for a reason and that is because with the support from one another, we have a fighting chance to live a meaningful and impactful life. If you are struggling with OCD and want to connect with others who are going through the same journey that you are on, then this is the group for you. We come from all different backgrounds and bring different types of OCD experiences to light. These meetings follow a proven and effective OCD support group format adopted from The Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center of Philadelphia. This format is the result of over 2 decades of developing, iterating, and refining the operation of an effective OCD specific support group.
Meeting Schedule:
First Meeting (In-Person)
First Wednesday of each month from 7:00PM – 8:30PM in a private meeting room at the Darien Public Library.
Secondary Meeting (Virtual)
Third Wednesday of each month from 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Middletown OCD Support Group
Contact Name: Eugenia Dansinghani
26 Greenview Terrace
Middletown, Connecticut 06457
Phone: (860) 808-9309
Email: eugenia@youngpeoplesanxietyhelp.com
Website: http://www.youngpeoplesanxietyhelp.com
Day & Time: Every 2 weeks
Open To: People with OCD aged 18 – 29 years old
Fee: $32.00 for 1hr long clinical group session
Description:
Hi, I am Eugenia Dansinghani a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have a private practice in Middletown, CT. I specialize in working with people of all ages but with a special interest in working with children and adolescents/young adults who suffer from OCD/Anxiety Disorder. I received my Masters in Clinical Social Work at Fordham University in New York and also graduated from the BTTI Program from the International OCD Foundation. I use a lot of cognitive therapy along with exposure therapy and I have also been through my own personal struggle with OCD in the past. So when my patients come to see me I truly can understand what it feels like to have OCD and how freeing and wonderful it is when you fight and get past the OCD!
Living With OCD: Virtual Teen Discussion Group
Talk about treatment, successes, challenges, and goals with peers who understand what you are going through!
For ages 14-18
Meets every Monday
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Discussion topics include OCD and School, Friends, College, Independence, Parents, and more.
All participants MUST have a parent/guardian fill out a consent form. If you are interested, please contact us at clinicalcare@behavioralwellnessclinic.com or at 860-830-7838 for more information. Meeting information will then be sent to you.
Click here to download a flyer with all the details.
Note: It is a $45 group. Contact the clinic for more pricing details if interested.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Support Groups
NAMI Connecticut provides more than 40 FREE, confidential support groups across the state that are peer-led. They are facilitated by people who have experienced what you have/are experiencing.
Groups Include:
- NAMI Friends and Family Support Groups
- NAMI-CAN Support Groups (Child and Adolescent Network)
- NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups
- NAMI Connecticut Young Adult Recovery Community Support Groups
Click here to go to NAMI’s support group webpage.
Can’t find a support group near you?
Please email us at ct.ocdf@gmail.com with your location and we will contact you when a new support group starts in your area.