Books

Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: A CBT-Based Guide to Getting Over Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thoughts
by Sally M. Winston PsyD and Martin N. Seif PhD

Rewire Your OCD Brain: Powerful Neuroscience-Based Skills to Break Free from Obsessive Thoughts and Fears by Catherine M. Pittman PhD
and William H. Youngs PhD

Needing to Know for Sure: A CBT-Based Guide to Overcoming Compulsive Checking and Reassurance Seeking
by Martin N. Seif PhD and Sally M. Winston PsyD

Stop Obsessing!: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions
by Edna B. Foa, PhD and Reid Wilson, PhD

Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Personalized Recovery Program for Living with Uncertainty
by Jonathan Grayson, PhD

The OCD Answer Book: Professional Answers To More Than 250 Top Questions About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
by Patrick McGrath, PhD

Brain Lock, Twentieth Anniversary Edition: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior by Jeffrey M. Schwartz

Obsessed: A Memoir of My Life with OCD
by Allison Britz

Is Fred in the Refrigerator?: Taming OCD and Reclaiming My Life
by Shala Nicely, Reid Wilson, et al.

The OCD Travel Guide: Finding Your Way in a World Full of Risk, Discomfort, and Uncertainty
by Michael Parker LCSW

Get Out of Your Mind & Into Your Life 
by Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D.

Multi-Modality:

OCD Relief Now!: Use yoga and awareness to deal with obsessions and compulsions as you are actually experiencing them 
by Boris Pisman 

Everyday Mindfulness for OCD: Tips, Tricks, and Skills for Living Joyfullyby Jon Hershfield MFT , Shala Nicely LPC , et al.

Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present (The Path to Calm)
by Nick Trenton

Workbooks: 

The Self-Compassion Workbook for OCD: Lean into Your Fear, Manage Difficult Emotions, and Focus On Recovery 
by Kimberley Quinlan LMFT

The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD: A Guide to Overcoming Obsessions and Compulsions Using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
by Jon Hershfield, MFT and Tom Corboy, MFT

The Complete OCD Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Free Yourself from Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviorsby Scott Granet LCSW

Books for Kids and Teens:

When a Family Member Has OCD
by Jon Hershfield

The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD
by Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD

Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parentsby Eli R. Lebowitz

Talking Back to OCD: The Program That Helps Kids and Teens Say "No Way" -- and Parents Say "Way to Go"by John S. March and Christine M. Benton

Standing Up to OCD Workbook For Kids: 40 Activities to Help Children Stop Unwanted Thoughts, Control Compulsive Behaviors, and Overcome Anxiety

Part of: Health and Wellness Workbooks for Kids (10 Books)

What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming OCD (What-to-Do Guides for Kids)

Part of: What-to-Do Guides for Kids (13 Books)

The OCD Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness and CBT Skills to Help You Overcome Unwanted Thoughts and Compulsionsby Jon Hershfield MFT and Sean Shinnock

Stuff That's Loud: A Teen's Guide to Unspiraling When OCD Gets Noisy (The Instant Help Solutions Series)

Not Alone Notes

A 501(c)3 nonprofit that mails free, handwritten letters to others with OCD and related disorders, to remind others they aren’t alone, encourage hope, and dispense resources.

Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Founded in 1979 with the goal of aiding in the prevention, treatment and research of diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and other related disorders, the site has a “find a therapist” directory, peer-to-peer support groups, blog posts, webinars and podcasts to provide people with information and resources for OCD and other diagnoses.

Beyond OCD

With the aim to increase awareness and understanding of OCD, this site contains videos and reading materials about OCD, its symptoms, effects, treatments and more. It breaks the information down into easy-to-understand and easy-to-follow sections, so it’s perfect for those looking to share information on OCD with family members and friends. 

Made of Millions

Created with the goal of reducing stigma around mental illness and increasing education and awareness, this site has blogs on various mental health topics, reading materials on intrusive thoughts and OCD, a global mental health livestream with various speakers, and more.

NOCD

This website provides comprehensive information, support, guidance and virtual therapy for individuals with OCD. Includes a blog, an OCD community app, and 24/7 access to personalized self-management tools built by people who have been through OCD and successfully recovered.

OCD Challenge

Designed by OCD providers, researchers and advocates with the goal of improving the lives of those with OCD, this website offers a completely free, self-guided program that those with OCD can utilize to help manage their symptoms, utilizing customizable, interactive activities that follow the principles of ERP to help users better recognize and manage their compulsions and responses.

Gamechangers

Their mission is to get OCD patients the help they need while at the same time creating a community that is supportive on your journey. 

Anxiety in the Classroom

An online resource center for school personnel, students, and their families.

Local Support Groups

The OCD Support Group

Run by Wendy Mueller, who recovered from severe OCD and has 28 years of experience leading online OCD support groups; and Dr. James Claiborn, a psychologist with 30 years of experience specializing in using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat those with OCD, the OCD support group on Groups.io is a support group dedicated to providing guidance and support to those with OCD and the friends and family of those affected by OCD. 

Boulder OCD Support Group

The Boulder OCD Support Group offers support for adults with OCD, their families, and friends. Currently all meetings are being held virtually. Adult peer group for those with OCD meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm MT. Group for family members of those with OCD meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm MT.
For more information email ocd.crusher@gmail dot com

OCD Peers

A peer support community that aims to ease the loneliness experienced by those suffering from OCD. While the peer support isn’t a substitute for clinical support and therapy, they can provide emotional support that can be vital to those dealing with OCD on a daily basis.

Facebook Groups:

Everything OCD

A Facebook group where individuals affected by OCD can share stories and information, and relate to the experiences of others. 

Intrusive Thoughts

A peer support group for persons living with intrusive thoughts and anxiety conditions like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), moderated by Made of Millions Foundation.

International OCD Foundation

617-973-5801
https://iocdf.org/
info@iocdf.org 

One of the best online resources to find educational materials related to OCD, a list of local OCD support groups, links to educational materials, a live chat area, newsletters and a resource directory, among other things.

The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

www.bfrb.org
info@bfrb.org 

The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetititve Behaviors is a donor-supported, nonprofit organization devoted to ending the suffering caused by hair-pulling disorder, skin-picking disorder, and related body-focused repetitive disorders.

The TLC Foundation has several questionnaires and resources available to help clients and clinicians assess and recover from Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors.

Anxiety & Depression Association of America

https://adaa.org/

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America is a nonprofit organization that aims to prevent, treat, and cure anxiety disorders through the alignment of science, treatment, and education. Dedicated to bringing the latest in scientific advancements and research, the ADAA brings together mental health professionals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds, who lend their time and expertise to improve patient care.

The ADAA’s core values of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) drive their commitment to fostering an environment that ensures that everyone feels safe, seen, valued, respected, and welcome. The ADAA aims to break down the sense of loneliness and isolation experienced by anxiety sufferers, and to create a safe community wherein individuals and practitioners can openly share their stories about their struggles, their coping strategies, and their triumphs! In addition, they offer blog posts, information on how to recognize signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders and depression as well as treatment options and access to a Find-a-Therapist platform.

Boulder County Mental Health Resources:

Local to Boulder County:
https://namibouldercounty.org/resources/local-resources/

The Recovery Village

Explores in depth the correlation between OCD and addiction and provides treatment programs (in New Jersey and virtually) that target the co-morbidity of OCD and addiction.

https://www.southjerseyrecovery.com/treatment-programs/dual-diagnosis/ocd/

New Haven

Healing Families. Empowering Girls. Residential Treatment Program and Boarding School for Adolescent Girls Ages 14-18 in Saratoga Springs, UT and Spanish Fork, UT.

https://www.newhavenrtc.com/treatment-program/

Neurodiversity Community Center

Creates a space that offers people - no matter how they experience the world - a chance to find safety, connection, belonging, and empowerment.

https://www.neurodiversitycc.org

Resilience Tucson and the Transpersonal Research Institute of Psychotherapeutic Psychedelics (TRIPP)

TRIPP offers 4 day Intensive Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Trainings in Tucson, AZ:https://www.resiliencetucson.com/providers