International OCD Foundation, Inc.

Basic Information

Address: 112 Water Street, Suite 501, Boston, MA 02109
Phone Number: 617-973-5801
Fax Number: 617-973-5803

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Additional Information

Executive Director: Jeff Szymanski, Ph.D.
President: Diane Davey, R.N.
Mission Statement:

The Obsessive Compulsive Foundation (OCF) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to educate the public and professionals about OCD in order to raise awareness and improve the quality of treatment provided; support research into the causes of, and effective treatments for, OCD and related disorders; improve access to resources for those with OCD and their families; and advocate and lobby for the OCD community.

Membership Fee: Regular Individual Membership ($45/yr); Family/Household Membership ($65/yr); Professional Membership ($100/yr)
Eligibility Requirements: None
Area Served: National
Hours of Operation/Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Services Offered:
Information and referral services; quarterly newsletter for members; holds annual conferences; holds intensive training courses for mental health professionals; awards annual research grants; has regional affiliates across the USA; maintains Speakers Bureau.
Events:

Annual summer conference for individuals with OCD & their support network, mental health professionals, and researchers. Offers three intensive training courses per year (for mental health professionals only) in the

Conferences/Speakers: Please see website for details about our annual summer conference and Speakers Bureau.
Fundraisers: Research Appeal, Year-End Appeal.
Support Groups: Please visit our website for a complete listing of support groups that meet across the country. We also list several support groups that meet in other countries.
History:

The OCF was founded in 1986 by a group of individuals with OCD. Since then, it has blossomed into an international foundation with over 5,000 members.

Slogan: Effective Treatment for Everyone with OCD