Portland Metro CHADD is support group of the national nonprofit Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD). Our collective mission is to empower individuals affected by ADHD. Our vision is a world that recognizes, incorporates, and celebrates the strengths of those with ADHD.

CHADD strives to create spaces where people impacted by ADHD come together to learn, connect, and grow through evidence-based education and peer support — because thriving with ADHD begins with finding your people and knowing you’re not alone.

ADHD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects executive function, self-regulation, and emotional processing. Research shows that ADHD-related challenges can shorten life expectancy by up to 13 years*, yet outcomes improve dramatically when individuals have access to accurate diagnosis, compassionate education, effective treatment, skill-building, and supportive communities.

Through local and national peer-led groups, educational meetups, and community learning events, CHADD helps people connect, learn, and grow together. 

 

 

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Events: Upcoming peer support group meetings, volunteer group meetings, and in person events. We offer the following peer support groups:

 

• ADHD adults & parents/caregivers of children/adults with ADHD: 2nd Tuesday of each month 6:00-7:30pm Pacific (Zoom registration link)

 

• Women with ADHD: 3rd Monday of each month 12:00-1:00pm Pacific (Zoom registration link)

 

• Men with ADHD: 3rd Thursday of each month 7:00-8:30pm Pacific (Zoom registration link)

 

• Volunteer Meeting for Portland Metro CHADD: 1st Friday of each month 12:00-1:00pm Pacific (Zoom registration link)

 

• International Conference on ADHD 2026 December 3-5, 2026  The International Conference on ADHD is the largest and longest-running multidisciplinary ADHD gathering in North America. What started in 1988 as a local conference has grown into an international conference created by and for the ADHD community, bringing together every voice: parents and caregivers, clinicians, therapists, coaches, educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and adults with ADHD. People don't just attend. They come home. Returning attendees call it the "ADHD family reunion," and for good reason. From keynotes and research presentations to exhibitors, support groups, and networking events, this is where the ADHD community comes to connect with friends they’ve made, learn about the latest research and treatments, and thrive alongside people who truly get it. Come to the only conference that unites lived experience, clinical expertise, and current research - all in one place.

 

​ALL PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS ARE FREE & YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER OF CHADD TO ATTEND. 

 

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More: FAQs and other information as it's updated

 

Join CHADD

Join CHADD and find your ADHD community. As a member of CHADD, you are part of the mission to empower people affected by ADHD through evidence-based resources, trusted ADHD help and support, and unwavering advocacy for the ADHD community.

As a CHADD member, you receive exclusive access to expert advice, tips on managing ADHD and dealing with issues in relationships, school, and the workplace, and up-to-date information on the latest ADHD treatments, news, and laws. Unlock membership discounts, access to Attention magazine, and more! We are here to help you succeed. JOIN TODAY!