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Olympic Peninsula CHADD is a chapter of the national nonprofit Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD).
CHADD's Mission is to empower people affected by ADHD by:
- providing evidence-based information;
- supporting individuals, their families, and professionals who assist them throughout their journeys; and
- advocating for equity, inclusion, and universal rights.
Our Vision:
- A world that recognizes, incorporates, and celebrates the strengths of those with ADHD.
Our Values:
- Integrity and Mutual Respect
- Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Quality That Earns Customer Satisfaction
- Flexibility and Teamwork
- Growth and Innovation
Your Local Chapter
The Olympic Peninsula CHADD Chapter currently has two support groups.
- The Port Townsend Women/Fem/Nonbinary support group meets in person in Port Townsend on the 4th Thursday of every month (except Dec 18, 2025 & July 2026).
- The Kitsap Support Group meets in-person in Bremerton on the 3rd Friday of the month.
For additional information about our events, resources, and other information, please use the Events, Links and More tabs at the top of this page.
Join the CHADD community!
Consider joining CHADD to receive valuable membership benefits and support CHADD's mission:
- Discounted pricing on training and events, International Conference on ADHD, Adult to Adult, Parent to Parent, and Teacher to Teacher programs.
- CHADD’s award-winning Attention magazine. This bi-monthly magazine features articles on resources, research, and background on issues surrounding ADHD. (Print Edition available in the US only) (Digital Edition offer available in the US and Internationally).
- Attention Monthly E-Newsletter featuring breaking news, exclusive web articles, and much more. This monthly e-newsletter is a member’s only benefit sent directly to decision-makers keeping them abreast of news, moves and happenings within the industry.
- Member-Only access on CHADD’s website to view thousands of resources on all aspects of ADHD including all CHADD’s Attention archives, with all articles since 2000.
- Support grassroots advocacy for the ADHD community.
- Connect with others in both the local and national ADHD communities who are experiencing the ADHD journey and help to support chapter growth across the country.
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last update: 12/2025
Contact Information
Contact: Nicole Shiba & Eleanor Pracht-Smith
Address:
3850 Kitsap Way
Bremerton, WA 98312
Email: OlympicPeninsula@chadd.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KitsapCHADD
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Local Volunteer Opportunities
5–10 minute tasks
Social Media & Outreach
- Share one CHADD event post to their personal page or local groups.
- Comment “boosting!” on a chapter post to increase engagement.
- Send 1–2 short messages to local ADHD-friendly providers with a template you give them.
- Collect 3–5 relevant ADHD articles weekly and send them to the social media lead.
- Add upcoming meeting dates to free community event boards (NextDoor, FB groups).
Flyers & Local Awareness
- Put 5–10 flyers on community boards (libraries, coffee shops, rec centers).
- Drop off flyers at a single clinic or school front office.
- Hang 3–5 posters in one neighborhood cluster.
- Take a photo of any flyer locations that run out so the team knows to restock.
Venue & Location Scouting
No booking—just gathering possibilities.
- Call 2–3 community spaces and ask about:
- room availability
- capacity
- cost
- accessibility
- Add the info into a simple shared form.
- Drive by a location and take photos to confirm parking, signage, and ease of access.
Provider & Community Connections
- Send a pre-written email to 3 local providers to introduce the chapter.
- Deliver one “info packet” to a single provider office.
- Add 3 providers to a contact list (name, email, specialty).
- Forward any community mental-health events they find to your team.
Event Support
- Bring snacks or water to a meeting.
- Arrive 10 minutes early to help set chairs or place flyers.
- Greet attendees at the door and hand out name tags.
- Write a short event recap (5–8 sentences).
- Take simple, non-identifying photos for social media.
Fundraising Support
- Submit 1–2 local grant options to a shared spreadsheet.
- Share a fundraising link to 3 people they know.
- Add 5–10 local businesses to a list of possible sponsors.
- Write thank you emails, from template
School & Youth Outreach
- Drop off CHADD brochures at one school counselor's office.
- Email a pre-written intro to school mental health staff.
- Add local school contacts to a shared list.
- Deliver a “classroom ADHD resource packet” you’ve made.
Creative & Content
- Create one simple social media graphic using Canva template.
- Write a “tip of the week” (2–3 sentences).
- Find one ADHD-friendly meme to share.
- Gather quotes/testimonials (with permission).
CHADD AFFILIATE: Olympic Peninsula CHADD
Contact: Nicole Shiba & Eleanor Pracht-Smith; Email: OlympicPeninsula@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.
