OCD Delaware Org

12/07/2025

In October, OCD Awareness Week was recognized for the first year in Delaware (October 12–18). Thank you to Governor Matt Meyer for this recognition as we work to increase understanding of OCD in the state 🩵

International OCD Foundation

With interest in involvement, or to join our 2026 OCD walk committee (meetings to begin early spring), please visit our website at ocdde.org or email info@ocdde.org.

10/27/2025

OCD Awareness Week 2025: Educate, Advocate, Resonate.

This week, Hopewell joins the global effort, led by the International OCD Foundation, to shed light on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) — a condition often misunderstood yet deeply impactful for millions. Join us in our efforts to:

💡 Educate- by sharing accurate information and breaking down misconceptions about OCD.
~~You are not alone: Hopewell offers residential treatment set in a therapeutic farm community for adults struggling with OCD by utilizing evidence-based programming & best practice standards through Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy among other modalities.

📢 Advocate- for compassion, access to care, and a stigma-free understanding of mental health.
~~Call to Action: Recently Hopewell staff & residents joined OCD MIDWEST in their Akron/ Canton OCD walk to help spread awareness and access to resources for families struggling with OCD.

🤝 Resonate- by amplifying real voices and lived experiences that remind us healing is possible.
~~Hopewell Resident Testimonial: "Since working in the ERP Program at Hopewell, I am more at peace, more positive, and have more energy...over time I was able to increase exposures and decrease distress and anxiety...the group work every day was very helpful, and I felt the support from peers."

Together, we can foster understanding, support, and hope for everyone affected by OCD. For more information on our services please visit our website at hopewellcommunity.org or call our admissions team at 440-426-2009.



International OCD Foundation

10/18/2025

Thank you OCD TEXAS for sharing this from our recent article with Delaware Online 💙


International OCD Foundation

OCD is more than adjective. It's a serious debilitating condition. Mackenzie Reed, president of the newly-founded IOCDF affiliate, OCD Delaware Org describes it well. Learn more and read the full article at Delaware Online

https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/health/2025/10/12/how-this-nonprofit-helps-delawareans-struggling-with-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-related-disorders/86185306007/

10/17/2025

On Monday, October 13th and Tuesday, October 14th, Delaware Legislative Hall was lit teal in honor of OCD Awareness Week and the many impacted by the disorder in DE.

So many involved have given much of their time and effort this year as we worked to establish this new resource for the state. Moments like this are encouraging as we work toward further understanding, support, and recognition of OCD 🩵

International OCD Foundation

Happy to those living with the disorder, as well as those treating or supporting someone living with it as well.

10/13/2025

Thank you Delaware Online for allowing us the opportunity to share more about OCD and our new organization during OCD Awareness Week, Oct 12–18.

International OCD Foundation

A reminder that Delaware Legislative Hall in Dover will be lit cyan tonight, October 13, and tomorrow night, October 14, in recognition of OCD and furthering awareness of the disorder 💙

10/13/2025

10/11/2025

Video of the ribbon cutting from our recent OCD Walk in New Castle. Thank you to everyone who supported the event ❤️

We are looking forward to OCD Awareness Week, starting tomorrow—October 12–18, and continued efforts to increase understanding of the disorder in the state.



International OCD Foundation

10/10/2025

Thank you IOCDF for featuring this article regarding our new organization!

Next week, October 12–18, is OCD Awareness Week. We are grateful to join alongside the work of so many others in furthering the understanding and support available for OCD 💙

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Coastal Point newspaper

Our affiliate OCD Delaware was recently featured in Coastal Point!

Check out the fantastic article profiling our Delaware affiliate and their plans to change the face and understanding of OCD in the state.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/3KFe9CS

10/10/2025

Jacob Lester, LMSW, presents the first annual “OCD Delaware Impact Award” to Dr. Kathy Rupertus of the Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center of Delaware.

The OCD Delaware Impact Award serves to honor a clinician, individual with lived experience, or support member who has made significant impact toward the support of those impacted by OCD and related disorders in the state.

Kathleen M. Rupertus, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and clinical director of The Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center in Wilmington, Delaware. She received specialized training in cognitive-behavioral treatment and has been working with children, adolescents, and adults with OCD, OCD-spectrum disorders and other anxiety disorders since 1995.

With 2025 serving as our first year as an organization, this award and acknowledgment could not have felt more fitting ❤️

International OCD Foundation

10/02/2025

Thank you to our 2025 event partners ❤️

International OCD Foundation