MEETINGS

Meetings

At OCD SUPPORT we provide a monthly, holistic, self-help support group for individuals who experience OCD and its accompanying mental health conditions. You do not need a diagnosis to attend, and we have an open-door policy so you can come and go as you please; although we do recommend regular attendance for the most beneficial experience.

Those whose daily lives are affected by someone else’s OCD; such as parents, siblings, partners or carers are also encouraged to attend. Every meeting is different as we can have a range of natural discussions taking place or each month can belong to a preselected topic with guest speakers present occasionally. Our group is aimed for adults aged eighteen and over, but you can attend if you are over sixteen years old; you would just need to be accompanied by an adult.

Tour Video

Please play the video for a tour of the venue. We know it can be anxiety-provoking attending for the first time, so you’ll be able to see where to park, where to enter and where our rooms are.

We hope it helps.

OCD Support Building Tour.mp4

Map Location

Our monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of every month (unless this falls on a bank holiday, in which case they move to the next Monday).

When and where do we meet?

7pm – 9pm at The Quaker Meeting House, 2-10 Bean Street, Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2PR.

Please see the map to find us.

FAQs

How old do you have to be to attend?

Anyone over the age of eighteen. Those aged sixteen to eighteen can attend but would need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Do I have to talk about my OCD?

No. You do not have to discuss anything you are not comfortable with. That being said, we do find people benefit more if they do open up and share their experiences.

Does your group offer therapy services?

Not in the clinical sense. We are not a therapy service, but we offer a safe place for everyone to talk about their experiences and share tips and advice with each other.

Do you need a diagnosis to attend?

Nope! You are welcome whether you have received a diagnosis or not. You do not need to be on any treatment to attend our group either.

I don’t have OCD but I am related to/care about someone who does, can I still come?

Yes! We welcome anybody affected by OCD at our group meetings. You can come alone or with the person who has OCD.

Do I have to attend every meeting?

Not at all! Although, we do recommend regular attendance in order to benefit as best as possible from our support group.

Do you offer any support online or through Zoom?

During the Coronavirus pandemic we did offer online support but now our meetings are back to being in-person. You can bring a friend with you if you are anxious about coming.

I don’t have OCD, can I still come?

Although we are an OCD support group there is a lot of overlap with different mental health conditions. There will be a place for you in our group if you are struggling.

Who facilitates and manages the group?

The group is run by volunteers who have all had their own issues relating to OCD and mental health.

FUNDRAISING MEETINGS

As well as our regular, monthly, self-help support group meetings, we occasionally host fundraisers and special meetings to raise awareness of OCD and our group: OCD SUPPORT. Below are some of the activities and fundraising events that we have organised.

Games Fair 2022

On the 10th September we hosted our popular Games Fair for a wonderful day full of laughter, fun and cake! This year we were lucky to be able to host the fair at the Quaker house, the home of our OCD support group which meant we could welcome volunteers, public and members alike.

All those who came were able to have access to a range of computer games, board games and even try out the newest Virtual Reality games… I’m not sure I want to experience a zombie apocalypse in the middle of the afternoon again!

We can not thank our volunteers enough! From those who offered their time, baking skills, raffle prizes, equipment and board games to those who created the flyers, helped advertise the event and hosted several of the game tournaments! We could not have done this without you!

Games Fair photography by Luke Pointer.

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