The Obsessive Compulsive Foundation has many support groups in many different formats due to the different groups that make up the eclectic mix of the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation.
There are PANDAS Support Groups in several areas. PANDAS stands for Pediatric Automimmnue Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Steptococcal Infections. There is more information on this illness on the National Institute of Health (NIH) website.
In different areas different support groups may be offered. The list of known OC Foundation Support Groups is kept on this web page.
For Michigan specific information you can go to OCD Mich.
In Michigan the Online Support Groups listing has been expanded. These groups are growing. You may want to call traditional OC Foundation groups that are listed before attending to make sure they are still viable groups. The list of currently active support groups is maintained on their website. There is also more updated information in the “Never Say Never” newsletter that is published by the OC Foundation.
The OC Foundation covers many different ages and many different illnesses. Some of those different illnesses have separate support groups due to varying needs.
In Michigan you can contact the OC Foundation at:
The OCD Foundation of Michigan
P.O. Box 510412 Livonia, Michigan, 48151-6412.
Phone: (734) 466-3105
Email: OCDmich@aol.com
When you call the OCD Foundation of Michigan's telephone number, you will offered the option to find out about the support groups without talking to anyone. It is one of the numerical options on their voice mail message.