- ABIL (Agoraphobics Building Independent Lives)
- Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
- NAMI Virginia (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Virginia)
- National Eating Disorders Association
- OCD Support Groups
- Overeaters Anonymous
- Parents and Children Coping Together
Providing information, referral, and a supportive presence to those in the Commonwealth who seek support in their recovery from anxiety illness, debilitating phobias, panic disorder and agoraphobia.
ABIL Warm Line
Mental Health America of Virginia
3212 Cutshaw Avenue, Suite 315
Richmond, Virginia 23230
Call: 804-257-5591 or toll free at 1-866-400-6428
Fax: 804-353-3687
E-mail: abil1996@yahoo.com or yolande@mhav.org
Program Director: Yolande A. Long, M.S.W.
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ANAD – Richmond, VA
Elliott Spanier
804-320-7881
ANAD of South Hampton Roads
Carolyn Hersh
757-404-3010
Their purpose: Educate patients, families, professionals and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses.
The Alliance on Mental Illness is a support and advocacy organization. They sponsor local support groups and offer education and information about community services for people with mental illness and their families.
NAMI Virginia
PO Box 8260
Richmond, VA 23226-0260
Phone: (804) 285-8264
Alternate Phone: (888) 486-8264
Fax: (804) 285-8464
Email Address: namiva@comcast.net
Executive Director: Mira Signer
Program Coordinator: Liz Sussan
Arlington, VA, USA
CONTACT: Marie Ogur, (703) 978-6425,
jmogur@erols.com
OPEN TO: Family and friends of people with OCD
FREQUENCY: 1st Monday of the month 7:30-9:30 pm
LOCATION: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane
TYPE: Mutual Help Group (This is the Second Group for Parents with children and teens with OCD.)
Arlington, VA, USA
CONTACT: Peter Fedorowich, (703) 250-1126,
peter.fedorowich@usamobility.com
OPEN TO: Individuals with OCD
FREQUENCY: Monday 7:30-9:30 pm
LOCATION: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane
TYPE: Mutual Help Group
Hampton, VA, USA
CONTACT: Marlene Press (757) 872-9819
OPEN TO: Individuals with OCD and Trichotillomania, and their family members and
friends
FREQUENCY: 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:30-9:30 pm
LOCATION: Executive Drive, Hampton, VA
TYPE: Mutual Help Group
MISC INFO: Contact Marlene for further Info.
Reston, VA, USA
CONTACT: Curt Buermeyer, Ph.D (703) 475-7968,
cbuermeyer@gmail.com
OPEN TO: Adults with OCD
FREQUENCY: Group will be limited to 4 to 8 persons
LOCATION:
Attention: Curt Buermeyer, Ph.D., 11707 Bowman Green Drive,
Reston, Va. 20190
TYPE: Professionally Assisted Group
MISC INFO: Donations for snacks and drinks are welcome. Website:
www.DrCurt.com
Richmond, VA, USA
CONTACT: Center For Behavioral Change, Ronna Saunders, LCSW (804) 270-4111
OPEN TO: Individuals with OCD and Trichotillomania
FREQUENCY: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month, 7:15-8:45 pm
LOCATION: Center For Behavioral Change, 3212 Skipwith Road, Ste 104
TYPE: Mutual Help/Professionally Assisted Group
Richmond, VA, USA
CONTACT: Dr. Robert Falk, Ph.D (804) 794-4482
OPEN TO: Individuals with OCD
FREQUENCY: Third Wednesday of every month, 6-7:30 pm
LOCATION: Dominion Behavioral Healthcare, 703 N. Courthouse Rd. Suite 101
Richmond, VA
TYPE: Professionally Assisted Group
MISC INFO: G.O.A.L. Format Group
Virginia Beach, VA, USA
CONTACT: Cynthia Cossu, (757-434-6475,
froggylady26@juno.com
OPEN TO: Individuals with OCD, family and friends
FREQUENCY: 2nd Thursday of the month
LOCATION: Kempsville Library, 832 Kempsville Rd.
TYPE: G.O.A.L. Group
PACCT is a Virginia statewide organization for families of children and adolescents with mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. PACCT is organized and operated by parents and family members.
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