OCD-Midwest

An Official Affiliate of the International OCD Foundation covering Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois. Non-profit 501 (c)(3)

09/02/2026

UPCOMING OCD MIDWEST WALKS!! ✨🚶🏼

each week we get closer to one of OCD Midwest walks.

The closest ones are in a few weeks in Uniontown, Ohio and Fisher, Indiana!

If you are in either of these places, click the link in our bio to sign up to participate in a walk near you!

It’s so important to show up for the OCD community and continue to provide advocacy, awareness, and community!!

We hope to see you there!

09/01/2026

OCD doesn’t always exist in a vacuum. 🧠

When OCD occurs alongside other conditions, things can become significantly more complex — from diagnostic clarity and case conceptualization to deciding what treatment approach makes the most sense.

That’s why advanced OCD training matters.

The 2026 IOCDF Advanced Forum on OCD and Comorbidities is taking place October 22–24 in Houston, TX, with virtual options available.

This forum is designed for clinicians with advanced OCD training and will focus on the complexities of assessing and treating OCD when co-occurring conditions are part of the clinical picture.

✨ And we’re excited to share that OCD Midwest is offering a scholarship opportunity for this event!

If you’re a clinician in our region who is interested in expanding your knowledge, strengthening your clinical skills, and learning more about complex OCD presentations and comorbidities, we encourage you to apply.

Want to apply for the OCD Midwest scholarship?

👉 Apply at the link in our bio!

Continuing education isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about continuing to learn, challenge our assumptions, and become better equipped to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care.

Complex OCD presentations deserve specialized care — and we want to help make advanced training more accessible. 🤍

📅 October 22–24, 2026
📍 Houston, TX + Virtual
🎓 OCD Midwest Scholarship Available
Apply by September 30th!!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqPkdrSpUR8_xnaWK8JiXcxtGA0QwQQ98Y98a2-fUd_jJw3A/viewform?usp=header

✨ Follow OCD Midwest for updates on upcoming OCD Midwest events and to learn more about OCD!

✨ Link in our bio for our other social pages, OCD Midwest OCD walks information, and our website!

Disclaimer: Social Media is not therapy. This page should be used for educational purposes only. If you are in crisis call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency center.

08/31/2026

📣 OCD MIDWEST BOARD OPPORTUNITIES ARE OPEN! 💙

We’re excited to announce that we are looking for passionate individuals to join our Advocacy & Outreach Committee!

This is an opportunity to help strengthen OCD awareness, build connections across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, support OCD Walks and community initiatives, identify gaps in OCD care and resources, and help connect individuals and professionals with evidence-based OCD resources.

We are currently looking for individuals interested in Outreach Lead, Advocacy Lead, and committee member opportunities.

You don’t have to have all the answers or have years of advocacy experience. We’re looking for people who are passionate about OCD, willing to collaborate, and ready to help make a difference in our communities. 🫶

Whether you bring professional experience, lived experience, community connections, or simply a passion for improving OCD care and awareness, there is a place for you at the table.

💙 Interested in applying?

The application can be accessed through the link in our bio!

We can’t wait to see who joins us in helping OCD Midwest continue to grow, connect, and advocate across the region.

08/28/2026

OCD care access looks very different depending on who you are and where you live. The OCD Midwest DEI Committee exists to close those gaps — but that work requires people who have actually experienced them.

If you’re from a community that has historically been underserved by mental health systems, your perspective is not a “diversity” checkbox. It’s a necessary part of building programming that actually works.

The committee is recruiting. The Access and Equity Survey includes a question about future involvement — use it.

📋 https://forms.gle/npGMnQFswvhvE3PQA

08/25/2026

🚨 OCD Midwest Lunch & Learn is back with another great topic!!! 🚨

Getting an OCD diagnosis right is more than just putting a label on symptoms—it’s an essential part of providing ethical, effective, and appropriate care. Misdiagnosis can delay treatment, reinforce OCD cycles, and leave individuals feeling misunderstood or hopeless.

Join us for “The Ethical Cost of Misdiagnosis: Identifying OCD Subtypes, Differential Diagnosis, and Implementing Best Practices” with Dr. Daniel Stone, PhD & Ashley Lamarca, LCSW! 🧠

This training is designed to help clinicians, providers, and school personnel better recognize the full spectrum of OCD, understand differential diagnosis, and strengthen their clinical decision-making.

📅 September 18th, 2026 | Friday
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM CST / 12:00–2:00 PM EST
💰 $20
📚 2 Ethics CEUs

Whether you work directly with OCD or want to feel more confident recognizing when OCD may be hiding beneath the surface, this is a training you won’t want to miss!

Link in our bio to register!

08/24/2026

Right now, the OCD Midwest DEI Committee is putting out the call to action to help shape OCD Midwest DEI Committee future programming and community engagement efforts.

We are collecting community input on barriers to care, gaps in representation, and what equitable OCD support actually looks like across the Midwest area.

Your responses will directly inform programming, priorities, and resource allocation for the next 1–3 years. This is a SURVEY not a petition.

Whether you’re an individual with lived experience, a clinician, a caregiver, or a community member, we need YOUR perspective.

https://forms.gle/npGMnQFswvhvE3PQA

08/22/2026

📚✨ Back to school means more than new school supplies—it’s also an opportunity to support student mental health.

Anxiety and OCD can significantly impact a student’s experience in the classroom, but with the right understanding and support, school staff can make a meaningful difference. 💙

That’s why OCD Midwest is offering educational talks for school staff on anxiety and OCD in the classroom!

Our talks focus on:
⭐ Practical strategies for school staff
⭐ Understanding anxiety and OCD in students
⭐ Providing responsive support without unintentionally reinforcing anxiety and/or OCD
⭐ Creating a more informed and supportive school environment
When educators understand what anxiety and OCD can look like, they’re better equipped to respond with compassion without feeding the cycle.

If your school or district is interested in bringing an educational talk to your staff, email [email protected] to inquire!
Let’s make this school year one where students feel understood, supported, and empowered. 🫶📚

08/21/2026

👟💚 Join us for an OCD Walk in the Midwest! 💚👟

This year, OCD Midwest is proud to support six local OCD Walks across our region—and we hope you’ll join us!

The OCD Walk isn’t just a fundraiser. It’s a chance to stand alongside people who truly understand what it’s like to live with OCD and related disorders. It’s a day filled with connection, advocacy, education, and hope. Whether you’re living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or working as a clinician or advocate, there’s a place for you here.

There is something incredibly powerful about looking around and realizing you’re not the only one. The conversations, the community, and the shared understanding can make a world of difference for someone who may have spent years feeling isolated or misunderstood.

By attending, you’ll help:
✨ Raise awareness about OCD and related disorders
✨ Support local programming, education, and advocacy efforts
✨ Connect with others who “get it”
✨ Show those struggling that they are not alone
✨ Help build a stronger OCD community across the Midwest

So grab your friends, family, coworkers, or treatment team and come walk with us. Every step helps bring awareness, reduce stigma, and move our community forward.

We can’t wait to see you at one of our six walks this year! 💙💚

Register for any of our walks at the link in our bio!!

08/18/2026

📣 OCD MIDWEST BOARD OPPORTUNITIES ARE OPEN! 💙

We’re excited to announce that we are looking for passionate individuals to join our Advocacy & Outreach Committee!

This is an opportunity to help strengthen OCD awareness, build connections across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, support OCD Walks and community initiatives, identify gaps in OCD care and resources, and help connect individuals and professionals with evidence-based OCD resources.

We are currently looking for individuals interested in Outreach Lead, Advocacy Lead, and committee member opportunities.

You don’t have to have all the answers or have years of advocacy experience. We’re looking for people who are passionate about OCD, willing to collaborate, and ready to help make a difference in our communities. 🫶

Whether you bring professional experience, lived experience, community connections, or simply a passion for improving OCD care and awareness, there is a place for you at the table.

💙 Interested in applying?

The application can be accessed through the link in our bio! Or here!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdq1PtfSOd_z549k1grfy_hlmcVydvRUrAxHwJPbI8_MFBBxA/viewform?usp=header

We can’t wait to see who joins us in helping OCD Midwest continue to grow, connect, and advocate across the region.

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