OCRP • OCD Contamination Recovery Program
You Are Not Alone.
A safe, supportive and non-judgmental recovery community for people experiencing Contamination OCD.
Regular Online Meetings
- Monday9:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Wednesday9:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Friday9:30 PM – 10:30 PM
IST — India Standard Time
Want to Attend a Meeting?
Send us a message or WhatsApp us. We aim to respond within 24 hours.
You can share your experience, listen to others who understand, and work towards recovery together.
Peer support and recovery support — not a substitute for professional mental-health care.
- Peer Support
- English + हिंदी
- Online Meetings
- No One Is Judged
No One Is Judged.
OCD can be difficult to explain to people who have never experienced it.
At OCRP, you can talk about your experiences without fear of being criticised, shamed or insulted.
Everyone's OCD experience and recovery journey can be different. We believe participants should be treated with dignity, patience and respect.
- You can share.
- You can listen.
- You can learn.
- You can support one another.
No One Is Judged.
What Is OCD?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental-health condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images or urges, often accompanied by repetitive behaviours or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform.
These experiences can become distressing and can interfere with everyday life.
OCD can take different forms, and contamination-related concerns are one possible presentation.
It is important to remember that having an unwanted thought does not mean that you want it, believe it, or will act on it.
If you think you may be experiencing OCD, a qualified mental-health professional can help with assessment and diagnosis.
What Is Contamination OCD?
Contamination OCD involves unwanted fears, doubts or intrusive thoughts about contamination.
A person may become extremely concerned about germs, dirt, illness, bodily fluids, chemicals, public places, objects, surfaces or other things they perceive as contaminated.
The fear can lead to behaviours intended to reduce anxiety or achieve a feeling of safety or certainty.
Common Contamination OCD Experiences
Washing
Repeated hand washing, or washing until it feels “right”.
Cleaning
Excessive cleaning or disinfecting of objects and surfaces.
Avoidance
Avoiding places, objects or situations that feel contaminated.
Reassurance-Seeking
Asking others for reassurance that something is safe or clean.
Checking
Repeated checking to try to feel certain about contamination.
Clothes / Objects
Changing or washing clothes repeatedly, or throwing objects away.
Mental Rituals
Mental rituals or repeated attempts to feel certain.
Strict Rules
Creating strict “clean” and “contaminated” rules.
Not everyone experiences the same symptoms. Contamination OCD can look different from person to person. This information is educational and is not a diagnostic test.
Understanding the OCD Cycle
Intrusive Thought or Fear
Anxiety or Distress
Compulsion / Avoidance / Reassurance-Seeking
Temporary Relief
The Cycle Can Repeat
Intrusive Thought or Fear
Anxiety or Distress
Compulsion / Avoidance / Reassurance-Seeking
Temporary Relief
The Cycle Can Repeat
A compulsion or reassurance may reduce distress for a short time, but the cycle can continue. Understanding this pattern can be an important part of learning about OCD.
Recovery Is a Process
Recovery from OCD is not necessarily a straight line. There may be progress, difficult periods and setbacks.
Learning about OCD, receiving appropriate support and developing healthier ways of responding to OCD can all be part of a person's recovery journey.
For some people, professional treatment is an important part of recovery. Evidence-based OCD treatment can include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and qualified healthcare professionals may also consider other treatment options where appropriate.
OCRP provides peer support and recovery support. OCRP is not a substitute for professional diagnosis, therapy or medical care.
Peer Support and Professional Treatment
Peer Support
OCRP provides peer support and recovery support.
Professional Treatment
Qualified mental-health professionals can provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
Steps toward structured recovery support
OCRP 12-Step Recovery Programme
The OCRP 12-Step Recovery Programme is a structured recovery-support approach designed specifically around the experiences of people dealing with Contamination OCD. The programme provides a framework for:
- Regular participation
- Personal reflection
- Sharing experiences
- Listening to others
- Learning from other members
- Mutual support
- Consistency
- Working towards recovery
The programme is based on the idea that people can learn from one another and that recovery can become less isolating when experiences are shared in a respectful environment.
The 12 Steps
The official 12-Step programme material will be added here.
The exact 12-Step material will be provided separately. It is not displayed or invented until the official programme material is supplied.
What Happens in a Meeting?
OCRP meetings are online support meetings where participants can share their experiences and listen to others.
Meetings normally provide each participant with approximately 5–7 minutes to share.
Participants may talk about:
- Their OCD experience
- Contamination fears
- Difficulties they are facing
- Problems they are currently experiencing
- Progress in recovery
- What has helped them
- Their experience with the recovery programme
Share. Listen. Learn. Support.
The purpose is not to judge, diagnose or “fix” another person. Participants are expected to respect one another and allow others to speak without unnecessary interruption.
Online Support Meetings
Monday
9:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Friday
9:30 PM – 10:30 PM
IST — India Standard Time
Online via Zoom / Google Meet
Meeting access is provided after an initial conversation and confirmation by the organisers.
Need a Meeting Today?
Additional meetings may be organised when there is sufficient need. This is a request, not a guarantee of an immediate meeting.
Want to Attend a Meeting?
Send us a message or WhatsApp us. We aim to respond within 24 hours.
There is no open registration and the private meeting link is not publicly displayed.
How Meeting Access Works
Contact Us
Send an enquiry through the website or WhatsApp.
Initial Conversation
We will have a basic conversation to understand who you are and what kind of support you are looking for.
Review
The enquiry will be reviewed to understand whether the support group is an appropriate fit.
Confirmation
If appropriate, the organisers may confirm your participation.
Private Meeting Access
The Zoom / Google Meet link will only be shared with approved / known participants.
Contact Us
Send an enquiry through the website or WhatsApp.
Initial Conversation
We will have a basic conversation to understand who you are and what kind of support you are looking for.
Review
The enquiry will be reviewed to understand whether the support group is an appropriate fit.
Confirmation
If appropriate, the organisers may confirm your participation.
Private Meeting Access
The Zoom / Google Meet link will only be shared with approved / known participants.
Private Meeting Access
The Zoom / Google Meet link is not publicly displayed. Meeting access is shared only with approved / known participants after the initial contact and confirmation process.
Why Do We Ask You to Contact Us First?
The initial conversation helps the organisers understand who is seeking support and whether the group is an appropriate environment for that person.
It also helps us maintain a safe, respectful and supportive meeting environment.
This process is not intended to judge someone's OCD symptoms. No participant will be judged for their OCD thoughts, symptoms or compulsions.
Our Community Guidelines
No One Is Judged
Do not judge another person's OCD symptoms, thoughts, compulsions or recovery journey.
Respect Everyone
Treat every participant with dignity and respect.
No Shaming
Do not shame, embarrass or humiliate another participant.
No Insults or Personal Attacks
Disagreement should remain respectful.
Let People Share
Allow participants to speak without unnecessary interruption.
Protect Privacy
Do not share another participant's personal information or private meeting discussions outside the group without appropriate permission.
Support, Don't Pressure
Do not pressure another participant into a particular decision, treatment or personal choice.
No Medical Advice
Participants should not diagnose others or provide medication or medical-treatment instructions.
Be Careful With Reassurance
Repeated reassurance can sometimes become part of an OCD cycle. Conversations should aim to provide support without reinforcing compulsive reassurance-seeking.
Important Information
This website and support programme are intended for information, peer support and recovery support. They are not a substitute for diagnosis, medical treatment or professional mental-health care. Participants should consult a qualified mental-health professional for medical advice and should not stop or change medication without consulting their doctor.
Need Urgent Help?
OCRP is not an emergency mental-health service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, experiencing a mental-health emergency, or having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, seek immediate help from local emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional. Do not wait for a website enquiry response in an emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions
OCRP — OCD Contamination Recovery Program — is a peer-support and recovery-support community focused specifically on people experiencing Contamination OCD.
People seeking information or support related to Contamination OCD can contact us through the website enquiry facility or WhatsApp.
No. Meeting links are not publicly displayed. An initial conversation is required before meeting access may be provided.
No. There is no open public registration for the private meetings.
Send us an enquiry through the website or contact us on WhatsApp at +91 88002 95674.
We aim to respond within 24 hours.
No. WhatsApp is an enquiry facility, not a live 24-hour chat service.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM IST.
Yes. You can request an additional/on-demand meeting through the enquiry process. Additional meetings depend on sufficient need and organiser availability.
No. The private Zoom / Google Meet link will not be publicly displayed.
No. OCRP's core community principle is: No One Is Judged.
OCRP is a peer-support and recovery-support programme. It is not a substitute for professional mental-health treatment.
No. The initial conversation is intended to understand the person's request for support and whether the group is an appropriate fit. It is not a medical diagnosis.
The appropriate support depends on the individual. People experiencing significant OCD symptoms should consider speaking with a qualified mental-health professional.
No. Do not stop or change prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.
Yes. The website and programme information are available in English and Hindi.
Need Support or Want to Attend a Meeting?
If you are experiencing Contamination OCD and would like to learn more about OCRP or request meeting access, send us an enquiry.
OCD Contamination Recovery Program
Delhi, India
We aim to respond within 24 hours. This is not a live 24-hour chat service.