The mission of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is to help those affected by obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders to live full and productive lives. Our aim is to increase access to effective treatment through research and training, foster a hopeful and supportive community for those affected by OCD and the professionals who treat them, and fight stigma surrounding mental health issues. The International OCD Foundation is a donor-supported nonprofit organization. Founded in 1986 by a small group of individuals with OCD, the Foundation has grown into an international membership-based organization serving a broad community of individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family members and loved ones, and mental health professionals and researchers around the world. We have affiliates in 25 states and territories in the US, in addition to global partnerships with other OCD organizations and mental health non-profits around the world. The Foundation aims to improve outcomes for individuals with OCD and related disorders by: Providing resources and support for those affected by OCD, including individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family members, friends, and loved ones. Promoting awareness about OCD and related disorders to the OCD community and the general public. Increasing access to effective treatment through: Educating mental health professionals about evidence-based treatments. Providing a forum for professional collaboration and networking. Supporting research into the causes of and treatments for OCD and related disorders.