Support groups are available around Australia for those with ADHD. We are currently updating our list of support groups. If you run a support group, or are aware of one, email us at info@adhdaustralia.org.au
If you require immediate support, please visit one of the crisis support organisations listed below.
Crisis Support
Beyond Blue aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma.
Website: www.beyondblue.org.au
Phone: 1300 22 4636 (24 hours, 7 days a week)
Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services.
Website: www.lifeline.org.au
Phone: 13 11 14 (24 hours, 7 days a week)
MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online counselling service offering support to Australian men.
Website: www.mensline.org.au
Phone: 1300 78 99 78 (24 hours, 7 days a week)
ReachOut is the leading online mental health service in Australia supporting young people, their parents and carers, and schools, during tough times.
Website: au.reachout.com
National ADHD Organisations
The ADHD Foundation plans to develop ADHD friendly services through various highly effective technology systems and services. They have recently undertaken to host and support a number of events.
More information is available from their website.
Website: https://adhdfoundation.org.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adhdhelpaustralia/
Contact for support: support@adhdfoundation.org.au
Contact for office: office@adhdfoundation.org.au
Helpline: 1300 39 39 19
Provides a nurturing and friendly online community and live expert speaker events where you can build your knowledge and learn how to manage ADHD. ADHD Support Australia also provide a number of resources on various topics.
Website: http://www.adhdsupportaustralia.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDSupportAustralia
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gutfulofadhd
Email: vivian@adhdsupportaustralia.com.au
State-based ADHD Organisations
ADHD WA has regular support group meetings for parents and adults living with ADHD which meet at various locations and online, as well as assessment’s for ADHD, therapy and coaching services. See website for details.
ADHD WA Hub 109 Montgomery Ave, Mount Claremont WA 6010
Website: www.adhdwa.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adhdwa.org/
Email: hello@adhdwa.org
Information & support line: (08) 6255 8880 is open Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 4.00pm
Support groups around Australia
Parents for ADHD Advocacy Australia
This is an online national group which aims to increase public awareness and reduce stigma surrounding ADHD. It looks to ensure families are informed and empowered to help their children and seeks to increase the capacity of schools to manage ADHD.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/ParentsforADHDadvocacy/
Something to ADD
Something to ADD holds regular events around Melbourne specifically for ADHDers. To find out where their next event will be held, visit their Meetup page.
Meetup: www.meetup.com/en-AU/something-to-add/
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