Minnesota OCD Conference

The Minnesota OCD Conference is a one-day event dedicated to education, connection, and hope for individuals with OCD, their family members, friends, and mental health professionals. This is the first conference of its kind in Minnesota, bringing together experts, advocates, and community members for a day of learning, resource-sharing, and inspiration.

• Whether you’re seeking support, looking to better understand OCD, or wanting advanced clinical training, this event offers something for everyone.

What to Expect

When you arrive at the Minnesota OCD Conference, you’ll be welcomed at our check-in table. There, you’ll receive:

• A tote bag filled with resources and goodies from our sponsors and exhibitors
• A name badge so you can connect easily with others throughout the day
• A conference program with session descriptions, presenter bios, and room locations

Check-in & Welcome (8:30–9:30 AM)

• Grab coffee or tea, browse resource tables, and mingle with other attendees.
• Stop by exhibitor booths to learn about OCD-related services, tools, and community organizations.

Sessions & Keynote

• Enjoy a variety of breakout sessions tailored for different audiences—individuals with OCD, families & friends, and clinicians.
• Hear from our keynote speaker, Alison Dotson, as she shares her story and insights on OCD.

Lunch & Networking

• Use the lunch break to visit resource tables, join an affinity group, or connect with others in the community. More details on these will be available soon.
• Pre-ordered boxed lunches will be ready for those who reserved them.

Ask the Experts Panel

• End the day with a live Q&A featuring top experts in psychiatry, neuroscience, and OCD treatment.

Throughout the Day

• Take breaks in the Quiet Room if you need a calm space.
• Visit exhibitors, pick up materials, and connect with professionals and peers.
• You can do more than just go to the breakouts! Stop by interactive areas to make art, join activities, and connect with others in a more hands-on way.

You’ll leave with practical tools, new connections, and a stronger sense of hope and community, plus plenty of resources to keep the momentum going after the event.

Resource Fair Exhibitors

OCD & Anxiety Center of Minnesota

Minnesota Tic and Compulsivity (MnTiC Lab)

NAMI Minnesota

The Emily Program

Brightmont Academy

Grove Center for Therapy

Still Wild Healing

Heart Space Studio

Introspect Mental Health

Rogers Behavioral Health

VonOstir Innovation Services

The Divergent Grove Therapy

Interna Mental Health and Wellness

North Star Therapy Animals of Pet Partners

Compass Health Center

Yoku Table Tennis Academy

More organizations to be announced soon!

Interested in being an exhibitor? Apply here: https://forms.gle/bKgNb36zcUnesDpe6

Info: Kickoff & Conference Overview

Info: Living with OCD & Building a Community of Hope

Info: Learn the basics of OCD, how it presents, and the gold-standard treatments that help people reclaim their lives. Perfect for anyone new to understanding OCD—whether you’re personally affected or supporting someone who is.

Info: Explore Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), an emerging evidence-based approach for OCD.

Info: Practical strategies for understanding OCD’s impact on relationships, reducing unhelpful accommodation, and fostering a supportive environment that empowers recovery.

Info: A clear, beginner-friendly guide to Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, including what to expect, how it works, and why it’s considered the most effective OCD treatment.

Info: Learn how the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) model helps parents reduce accommodation and support their child’s progress with compassion and confidence.

Info: Strategies for treating OCD when it’s accompanied by comorbidities like trauma, mood disorders, or personality disorders. Includes real-world case examples and treatment adaptations.

Info: A candid panel discussion exploring lesser-known OCD themes—such as harm, sexual, and moral obsessions—that are often misunderstood or stigmatized. Panelists will share professional insights and personal experiences, highlighting how these themes present and how they can be effectively treated.

Info: Explore Radically Open DBT and how it addresses overcontrol, perfectionism, and rigidity in clients with OCD.

Info: Understand how OCD can overlap with autism and ADHD, including shared traits, diagnostic challenges, and tips for tailoring treatment to neurodivergent clients.

Info: A live Q&A with leading experts in psychiatry, neuroscience, and OCD treatment. Panelists will answer audience questions on Medic*tion, brain research, innovative treatment approaches, and supporting individuals with OCD and related conditions.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Saint Paul College, 235 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul, United States