Support Group Directory

A peer support group open to people over age 18 who engage in BFRBs (hair pulling, skin picking or other BFRBs)- currently meeting virtually!
• Generally, we meet once a month from 7PM to 8:30 PM Eastern Time; we send the date and time through email and our private Facebook group.
• We have a drop in format and new members are welcome
• The group's aim is to connect people from the Montreal area but while we hold virtual support groups, anyone with a BFRB is welcome!
• Please contact the group leader for the meeting’s next dates and registration information: Olivia; oliviabfrb@gmail.com

We focus on creating a casual, friendly, non-judgmental, and confidential environment to support each other in healing, surviving and coping with our BFRB issues. The group provides discussion time to share strategies with each other, give each other moral support and sometimes, a bit of healing humor. There's no therapist for this group- we work together to build trust, acceptance, and healing

GAM CRCC-España para personas adultas con CRCC es dirigido a
personas mayores de edad hispanoparlantes con CRCC; dado el horario establecido, preferentemente personas residentes en España u otros lugares de Europa. Buscamos que el GAM sea un espacio seguro de encuentro y apoyo mutuo para personas que viven con CRCCs.

El grupo se reúne el primer domingo de cada mes de 11:00 a 12:30 (CET) en España peninsular.

Las personas interesadas han de rellenar el siguiente formulario y seguir los pasos que en él se indican para completar la inscripción: https://forms.gle/KUMDkr8NmyXztzSy8

Contactar a Ainhoa, Beatriz, Cris y José Manuel (CRCC-España) en correo crcc.es.gam@gmail.com para mas información.

This is a 12-step support group for adults affected by Trichotillomania. The format is similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, and we use the book Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous (OCA). There is no charge (except the cost of the long distance call). This group meets every Saturday morning at 11:00 am Eastern time (10:00 Central; 9:00 Mountain; 8:00 Pacific; and 7:00 Alaska time) and Sunday at 8:00 pm Eastern time (7:00 Central; 6:00 Mountain; 5:00 Pacific; and 4:00 Alaska time). Please visit our website or email us for more info.

The Dallas/Fort Worth BFRB (body-focused repetitive behaviors) Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania) and Skin Picking (Dermatillomania/Excoriation) Support Group is a free welcoming, warm atmosphere for teens and adults who suffer from trichotillomania, skin picking or other BFRBs. The group is moderated by a sufferer of hair pulling disorder (peer-moderated). The group is also open to parents and loved ones.

We hope you will consider attending one of our monthly support group meetings. To receive emailed meeting updates and notifications of occasional date/time changes, please email the group leader at dfwtrich@gmail.com. Please RSVP to this email address if you plan to attend a meeting.

Where:
The Lifeworks Group
3303 Lee Parkway, Suite 102
Dallas, Texas 75219

*Location details: Note Lifeworks has several metroplex locations; be sure you map to the Lee Parkway address above.

Parking: Access the free parking off of Lee Parkway by entering an alley-like road -- look for a visitor parking sign for Lee Park Tower One or 3303 Lee Parkway. the visitor parking will be on your immediate left in designated spots near the main entrance to the building.

When:
Second Sunday of each month* (there are occasional exceptions to meeting dates/times; email dfwtrich@gmail.com to be added to the meeting reminder list)

The BFRB Men's Online Peer Support Group serves as a safe space for male-identifying individuals with BFRBs to find support and community. Individuals from other gender identities, such as non-binary individuals, are also welcome to attend, as long as they feel they can benefit from the support group.

We recognize that discussing BFRBs is not an easy subject for everyone; our intention is to provide a safe environment to foster growth and healing through vulnerability, empathy, and understanding.

This peer-led group offers individuals a safe, non-judgmental space to gather for a common purpose, raise awareness, meet others who can empathize, and develop individualized coping skills.

During each session, we conduct check-ins, provide support, resources, and discuss experiences with BFRBs - both experiences unique to being male-identifying and general BFRB life experiences. Participation during the sessions is encouraged but not required if you feel uncomfortable sharing. We hope that when you’re ready, you’ll feel comfortable joining us for a meeting.

Meeting times: Last Wednesday of each month, from 8:30 pm to 10 pm (Eastern), 5:30 pm to 7 pm (Pacific)

All of our support group meetings are held online via Zoom and we require all members to read our Code of Conduct before registering and attending.

If you are registering from your phone or a tablet, make sure to separately select the meeting occurrence(s) you wish to attend from the drop-down menu, as you will use this registration link to register for all online meetings.

Participants are required to sign up in advance for each monthly meeting, and will be sent information on how to join the meeting after submitting their registration

The registration link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqdeCsqjktGdRrhVI0Yh_YoRm3V_XgRgy9

We have created a WhatsApp chat group for on-demand peer discussion and support between meetings. To join this group, please visit: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H5WBkdjU7nY3QabTRJMrOM

By registering for a support group meeting, you are agreeing to follow the Code of Conduct.

Code of Conduct

About: The BFRB (body-focused repetitive behaviors) Men’s Online Support Group is a free, welcoming, safe online space for adults who have trichotillomania, dermatillomania, and/or other BFRBs to receive and give support. The group is a peer-led support group led by other men who also have BFRBs.

Timeliness: Group will begin on time. Participants who are more than 10 minutes late should not join, as it is disruptive to the flow. If you have an extenuating circumstance you are aware of ahead of time, please contact one of our co-hosts at mensbfrbonline@gmail.com to let us know.

Confidentiality: Everything discussed and disclosed during the group is confidential. Group member confidentiality is required - reposting, sharing, texting images from the group, screenshots, and written reviews are prohibited.

Respect and Inclusivity: This group is an inclusive environment, based on treating all individuals respectfully, regardless of gender/gender identity (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, ethnicity, or religion (or lack thereof). We value respectful behavior above individual opinions, which includes: Be considerate, kind, constructive, and helpful. Avoid demeaning, discriminatory, harassing, hateful, or threatening behavior, speech, and imagery. If you're not sure what this entails, ask.

If you're attending for the first time or have questions you can email us at mensbfrbonline@gmail.com.

We look forward to welcoming you into our community!

Eric, Gordon, Stephen
BFRB Men’s Online Support Group Team