OCD Brochure

1. How Common is OCD?
2. Key Features of OCD
3. What Causes OCD?
4. What the Family Can Do to Help
5. If You Have Special Needs
6. For Further Information
7. References

IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS

Individuals with OCD are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Among organizations that offer information related to the ADA are the ADA Information Line at the U.S. Department of Justice, (202) 514-0301, and the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), part of the President's Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities in the U.S. Department of Labor. JAN is located at West Virginia University, 809 Allen Hall, P.O. Box 6122, Morgantown, WV 26506, telephone (800) 526-7234 (voice or TDD), (800) 526-4698 (in West Virginia).

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association publishes a directory of indigent programs for those who cannot afford medications. Physicians can request a copy of the guide by calling 800-762-4636 (800-PMA-INFO).

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