CMHA OCD / Hoarding Services Program
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Across Manitoba offers OCD/Hoarding Services (formerly OCD Centre Manitoba) to support individuals experiencing Hoarding and/or OCD.
CMHA OCD/Hoarding Services provides a range of weekly support and action group sessions dedicated to both OCD and Hoarding Disorder. This unique program also provides education to professionals and organizations in the community, individuals, and to families about treatment options and where to turn for support and assistance.
Please contact us for further information at 204-982-6136 or email [email protected]
What is Hoarding?
Hoarding is a condition in which a person has persistent difficulty getting rid of possessions, regardless of their actual value, because they feel a strong need to keep them or become distressed at the thought of discarding them. It’s more than simply being messy, collecting things, or wanting to save money.
What is OCD?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition involving a cycle of:
- Obsessions – unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause anxiety or distress.
- Compulsions – repetitive behaviors or mental acts a person feels driven to perform to reduce that anxiety or prevent something bad from happening.
People with OCD usually recognize that their fears or rituals don’t fully make sense, but they still feel an overwhelming urge to act on them.
Volunteer with CMHA Across Manitoba
Are you a University of Winnipeg student looking for meaningful volunteer experience? Join the OCD/Hoarding Services Program at CMHA Manitoba & Winnipeg and help support individuals living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Hoarding Disorder.
Volunteer Opportunities Include
- Co-facilitating weekly OCD or Hoarding Support Groups
- Program support (materials, resources, admin help)
- Community outreach & education
- Research and resource development
- Mental health advocacy and awareness events
Why Volunteer
- Build real-world experience in psychology, social work, counselling & mental health
- Receive training and ongoing support
- Strengthen communication, facilitation & leadership skills
- Contribute to a more compassionate, accessible mental health community
