BFRB Support Groups

Resources, monthly peer-led meetings via Google Meet. Founded by advocate Angela Hartlin.

Free peer support for adults (18+). Meets first Sunday monthly 3:30-5pm ET.

Free peer-led meetings for skin picking, hair pulling, and nail biting. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, hosted by certified peer supporter Tanja M.

Free public support group for dermatillomania, trichotillomania, and other BFRBs. Led by Dr. Chris Noble of Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta, 1st Wednesday monthly 1-2pm ET.

Free peer-led Zoom group for hair pulling and skin picking, open to all ages plus family and friends. Meets 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, run by Bobbie.

Free peer-led virtual support group for adults with skin picking, hair pulling, and nail biting. Monthly Zoom meetings open to anyone with a BFRB, run by Olivia.

Free Spanish-language peer support group for adults with BFRBs (CRCC in Spanish). Meets online the first Sunday of every month, run by Ainhoa, Beatriz, Cris and José Manuel.

Free peer-led group for adults with hair pulling and skin picking in the NYC area. Meets every Tuesday evening, in person once a month and via Zoom the other weeks, run by Samantha.

Free peer support group for adults with any BFRB. Meets virtually once a month with occasional in-person meetups in Portland, open to members anywhere, run by Sarah.

In-person peer support group for adults with hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting. Meets every other Thursday evening at Guided Ability in Eugene, Oregon, run by Sarah.

Free peer support group for Ohioans 13 and up with skin picking, hair pulling, and other BFRBs; loved ones welcome. Meets virtually the second Sunday of every month, run by Susan.

Free peer-led support group for moms who themselves have BFRBs. Meets via Zoom the second Thursday of every month, run by Jess, Hilary, and Jen.

Virtual support group for women with BFRBs, moderated by therapist Andrea Alvarez of AMA Behavioral Therapy in Texas. Meets the second Wednesday of every month; space is limited.

Free online BFRB support group for community, strategies and peer support. Meets the first Thursday of every month, run by BFRB coach Laura Hobson, PA-C.

Virtual support group for Black young adults ages 18-35 with BFRBs, fostering faith, hope, and community. Meets the third Wednesday of every month, run by Saharra Dixon; registration required.

12-step recovery fellowship for compulsive skin picking, running free Zoom and phone meetings since 2004. Rotating weekly schedule with topic, literature, and meditation meetings.

Support group for people dealing with skin picking and hair pulling in Los Angeles, California. Listed in the IOCDF provider directory.

Support group for people dealing with skin picking and hair pulling in Solon, Ohio. Listed in the IOCDF provider directory.

Support group for people dealing with skin picking and hair pulling in Media, Pennsylvania. Listed in the IOCDF provider directory.

Support group for people dealing with hair pulling in Richboro, Pennsylvania. Listed in the IOCDF provider directory.