WELCOME to OCD IOWA!

Founded in 2023, OCD Iowa is an affiliate of the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation (IOCDF). Please explore our dropdown menus to learn more about our mission, board of directors, and for contact information.

Join Us for the 2025 Des Moines One Million Steps for OCD Walk!

OCD Iowa warmly invites you to get involved in our 3rd annual Des Moines One Million Steps for OCD Walk, taking place Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Terra Park in Johnston. This special event kicks off OCD Awareness Week and brings together advocates, families, and mental health professionals from across the state.

Des Moines One Million Steps for OCD Walk
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Terra Park, Johnston, IA

OCD is a serious mental health condition that affects over 240 million people globally, including 10 million Americans. It often begins in childhood or adolescence, with up to 3% of youth experiencing OCD at some point. Despite its prevalence, OCD remains dramatically underfunded in federal research support compared to other similarly common disorders. Community-driven events like ours are vital in closing the awareness, education, and funding gap.

Interested in Sponsoring Our Walk?

We’d love to have you join us! Sponsorship opportunities include great perks like your logo featured on OCD Iowa’s website, social media, and promotional materials, as well as recognition during our annual walk.

Reach out to us at info@ocdiowa.org to learn more about supporting this impactful event.

Thank You for Making the 2024 Walk a Success!

In 2024, our One Million Steps for OCD Walk brought together 189 walkers and community members at Gray’s Lake in Des Moines. With your incredible support, we raised over $12,800 to fund research, advocacy, and community programs for OCD and related disorders right here in Iowa.

Thanks to you, the Des Moines walk was the 3rd largest affiliate walk in the country, both in funds raised and attendance!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the generous sponsors who made this event possible and helped advance OCD Iowa’s mission. Your partnership is deeply appreciated.