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Welcome!
Add your name to our email list for meeting information: Suffolk-County@CHADD.org
Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/CHADDSuffolkCounty
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suffolkcountychadd
Become a member of Suffolk County CHADD, Support our Chapter: https://chadd.org/get-involved/membership/
Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission: To empower all people affected by ADHD through evidence-based resources and education, unparalleled support, community connections, and steadfast advocacy.
Vision: A world that recognizes, incorporates, and celebrates all people with ADHD.
Values:
- Integrity, Respect, and Compassion
- A Supportive and Welcoming Community
- Growth, Collaboration, and Innovation
CHADD is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for our employees, volunteers, and community.
CHADD's full statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) »
National's website: https://chadd.org/
All support groups and educational presenations are free. Please consider a donation to our chapter. Thank you!
https://buymeacoffee.com/suffolkcountychadd
All Suffolk County Chapter offerings will be listed on this page.
The Links page offers resources.
Parent, Guardian, Grandparent Support Group - 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM EST via ZOOM
Wed, July 8 and Aug 12
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FvUHc3FTRnST4ccNRrmUnA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Adult and significant other Support Group - 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM EST via ZOOM
Wed July 15 and Aug 19
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wsg1WMFRQFCWjTA_jZXr_A
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
OCTOBER is ADHD Awareness Month!
Join us for Long Island's 1st ADHD Awareness Month 5K Walk/ Run on Sunday, October 18th, 2026
The Big Energy Walk at Holtsville Ecology Center, Holtsville, NY 11742
Information and Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Holtsville/TheBigEnergyWalk
Sponsorship opportunities: https://runsignup.com/Race/TheBigEnergyWalk/Page/Sponsorship-Opportunities
North East Regional Chapters:
NEW YORK:
Nassau County www.chadd.net/chapter/105
Presentations and support groups online
Westchester-Putnam Area www.chadd.net/chapter/376
Support Groups online
NEW JERSEY:
Bergen County www.bergencountychadd.com
Support Groups - Parents of Children; Support Group Adults with ADHD; Teacher Talks
College Students with ADHD; Confidential Group for Orthodox Jewish Women
Mercer County www.chadd.net/chapter/153
Adult support group and Parents support group online
TriCHADD www.facebook.com/trichaddnj
Adults with ADHD online, evening
PENNSYLVANIA:
BuxMont CHADD www.buxmontchadd.com
Parent support group online, Adult Support group online, Adult presentations online
Philadelphia www.chadd.net/chapter/490
In person/ online hybrid meetings for parenting children with ADHD
In person/ online hybrid meetings for adults with ADHD
RHODE ISLAND:
Rhode Island www.chadd.net/chapter/810
Support groups for parents of children with ADHD online
Support groups for adults with ADHD online
Of Special Note:
Kansas City CHADD https://www.adhdkc.org/
Be mindful of the time difference - KC is Central Time Zone 1 hour behind EST (1:00 PM in NY; 12:00 PM in KC)
Awarded Chapter of the year in 2014 and 2021
Book club, Woman's group, Parent group, Adult group, TEEN group
Contact Information
Photo Gallery
Local Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are needed to keep the chapter running.
Please consider volunteering. Many hands make less work! If any of the opportunities below interest you, please email us for more details.
Volunteer opportunities:
Coordinator
Co-coordinator
Secretary
Treasurer
Facilitators/Moderator - Monthly Support Groups
Programming - Scheduling Topics & Presentors
Community Outreach - Various Opportunities!
- Promote/Market Monthly Meetings
- Update Website, Face Book, Instagram
- Present ADHD information at PTA/SEPTA Meetings
- Represent Suffolk County CHADD at Special Needs/Transitional Fairs
- Maintaining & Updating Resources
CHADD AFFILIATE: CHADD of Suffolk County, NY
Contact: MarieElena Gandini; Email: suffolk-county@chadd.org
CHADD NATIONAL
CHADD Local Groups Need Your Support
CHADD has local groups throughout the United States. Each group offers programming or information specific to their geographic area. Local CHADD groups offer assistance for parents, children, young adults, adults and other stakeholders (psychologists, teachers, doctors, etc.). CHADD groups also provide advocacy, support, networking and information to those affected by ADHD in their communities.
Ways you can support these efforts are as follows:
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Donate to this effort
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Contact your local CHADD group to advocate for support groups
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Contact your school district to host and support newly forming or current groups
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Contact your local community foundation or other foundations in your area to support this effort
For questions on these, or any options to support CHADD please visit our web site at https://CHADD..org or contact the CHADD National office at (301) 306-7070.
