Paused: The Bay Area OCD & Anxiety Peer Support

Hi all,
It's with tremendous sadness that I'm announcing that I have to put the group on indefinite pause starting on 8/7/25. The group fell into my lap in April 2015 (long story to that), and I've been running it since then, for over 10 years. But I have to step back to take care of myself and my family. I hope to restart the group in the future, so for right now, I'm putting it on indefinite pause. I hope you all will continue to hang out together. The friendships you guys created are invaluable. If you have any questions, you can message me here or follow the latest at the nonprofit I run, Better Because Collective. You can also join the email list for simple, sweet, and short emails full of anxiety-combating tips.
With care and compassion,
Rebecca Massie

About us:
OCD, anxiety, and all the twists and turns of the human experience can be a lot, but here, you don’t have to filter yourself. I started this group because I know firsthand how isolating it can feel when no one around you truly understands, but connection changes everything. This group is an easygoing, no-pressure space where we talk, laugh, vent, or just hang out—whatever feels right in the moment. There’s no structure and no judgment, just people who want to build a space where we can be real with each other. However you’re feeling, whatever’s on your mind, you belong here.

Meeting location discontinued after 8/7/25

Accessibility info:

• The meeting space is in a private residential garage that is wheelchair accessible.
• There are wheelchair accessible bathrooms a block away at Starbucks and Peet's.
• The garage is scent-free.
• There is street parking on the same block and a free-of-charge parking lot a block away.
• The meeting space is nestled between the #1 MUNI and the 38 MUNI.

COVID Safety:

• The garage door is left open for ventilation.
• Masking is optional at this time.
• Wear warm clothes and bring a throw blanket since the garage door remains open for ventilation/COVID safety.
• Remember to wear warm clothes and bring a throw blanket since I'll have the garage door open for ventilation/COVID safety.

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Feel free to email me at [rebecca@betterbecausecollective.org](mailto:rebecca@betterbecausecollective.org) if you have any questions about the group. My inbox is always open.