Support Group Tips

Especially for ADHD Support Group Leaders – or those that want to be!

At ADDA, we believe in the power of community.

Looking for information to help you start or maintain an adult ADHD support group?  You’ve come to the right place!

We suggest you begin by taking a look at the ADDA Support Group Manual.  It contains a wealth of information for anyone thinking about starting a local support group, as well as practical information about maintaining established groups. The manual is written for both professionals and individuals interested in starting their own self-help groups.  It even contains helpful information about handling some of the sticky situations that can undermine the success of any group. 

We’ve also provided these links to other helpful information about starting and maintaining support groups

ADDA Support Group Manual
Download the Support Group Manual Here

How to Start and Maintain a Self-Help Group
http://www.selfhelp.on.ca/start.html

Starting a New Self-Help Group 
http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/

How to Develop an Online Support Group or Website 
http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/selfhelp.php?id=863

Literature on Starting & Running Groups (click on Literature on Starting...)
http://www.njgroups.org

Self-Help Clearinghouses Across the World 
http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/selfhelp.php?id=859