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ADHD Support Groups (Worldwide)

Find ways to connect with people who understand ADHD through peer groups, online communities, local meet-ups, family and whānau spaces, identity-affirming communities and other lived-experience support. This page is about connection and community rather than clinical care or assessment.

You can start small.

You do not have to join a large group, speak straight away, turn on a camera or share personal details. A quiet online space, one trusted peer group or simply reading before participating can still count as connection.

Worldwide ADHD community and peer-support overview showing people connecting through in-person and online groups. — Use the real interactive finder below to narrow the kind of ADHD community support that may suit you.

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Search by a word or phrase, use one filter, or combine several. The results below show different community pathways rather than forcing everyone into the same kind of group.

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Peer support

ADHD peer-support groups

Shared-experience spaces where people with ADHD can connect, compare strategies, feel understood and talk with others who relate.

Can be formal or informal
May be local, online or hybrid
Look for clear boundaries and respectful moderation

Online community

Online ADHD communities

Forums, text-based communities, video groups and other online spaces can offer flexible connection across distance and time zones.

Useful when local groups are limited
Text-first options can reduce pressure
Check privacy and moderation before sharing personal information

Local connection

Local & in-person ADHD groups

Face-to-face meet-ups can provide local connection, shared knowledge and ongoing relationships within your community.

Ask about venue accessibility
Check group size and sensory environment
Some groups welcome a supporter or companion

Adults

Adult ADHD support groups

Community spaces focused on adult life, work, relationships, household demands, executive function and self-understanding.

Can be useful after a diagnosis or during self-exploration
May include practical strategy sharing
Look for groups that respect different ADHD experiences

Later discovery

Late-diagnosed & late-discovered ADHD groups

Spaces for adults making sense of ADHD later in life, including identity, grief, relief, self-understanding and rebuilding strategies.

Peer support can help normalise mixed emotions
Different diagnosis journeys are valid
No one should pressure you to disclose more than you want

Young people

Youth & teen ADHD support

Age-appropriate spaces for connection, confidence, school or study experiences, friendships and everyday ADHD challenges.

Safeguarding and age-appropriate moderation matter
Young people should know who can see or store their information
Participation should be voluntary and respectful

Family & whānau

Parents, carers & family support groups

Peer support for families and whānau navigating ADHD at home, school, work, relationships and across different life stages.

Good family support still centres the ADHD person’s voice
Shared experience can reduce isolation
Look for approaches that avoid shame and blame

Identity & belonging

Identity-affirming ADHD communities

Some people feel safer in groups that understand overlapping identities, disability, culture, gender, sexuality or other lived experiences.

Look for clearly stated inclusion practices
Respectful language and confidentiality matter
You can choose a space where less explaining is needed

Low-pressure connection

Quiet, small-group & low-demand spaces

For people who find large, fast-moving or highly social spaces exhausting, smaller and quieter options may be easier to access.

Ask whether cameras, introductions or speaking are optional
Check whether breaks and quiet participation are welcomed
Text-based communities may be another option

Practical support

Strategy-sharing & practical ADHD groups

Groups may focus on planning, routines, emotional regulation, study, work, household tasks or other practical aspects of ADHD life.

Peer ideas are not a replacement for individual clinical advice
Use what fits and leave what does not
Different brains may need different strategies

There is no single right format

Ways to connect

Community support can look very different from person to person. Choose a format that works with your energy, communication style, access needs and comfort level.

Online groups

Video groups, chat communities, forums and online meet-ups can make support easier to access across distance.

Local meet-ups

In-person groups can build ongoing local connection and make it easier to share area-specific knowledge.

Text-first spaces

Forums and chat-based communities can give more processing time and remove pressure to speak live.

Small groups

A smaller group may feel more manageable if large conversations are tiring or hard to follow.

Interest-based groups

Connecting through hobbies or shared interests can make social interaction feel more natural and less forced.

Worldwide communities

International spaces may help when local ADHD groups are limited, especially for adults or specific experiences.

Before joining

Questions that can help you choose a group

Who is the group for?Adults, teens, parents, mixed ages, late-diagnosed people, or another audience?

Who runs it?Peers, volunteers, an organisation, a clinician, coach, educator or mixed team?

What happens in a session?Open chat, structured discussion, activities, information, social time or practical problem-solving?

How big is the group?Large groups may offer variety; small groups may be easier to follow.

Can I observe first?Some people prefer to listen or read before taking part.

What are the privacy rules?Check recording, screenshots, confidentiality, data handling and group boundaries.

What are the participation expectations?Ask about cameras, introductions, attendance, speaking and sharing personal information.

What accessibility options exist?Written information, captions, breaks, quiet participation and sensory adjustments may matter.

Inclusive, accessible and safer ADHD support groups.

Respect • inclusion • accessibility • safety

What safer, more accessible community support can look like

No group will be perfect for everyone, but clear boundaries, choice and respectful moderation can make a significant difference.

Clear moderation

Members should know the rules, who moderates the space and what happens when boundaries are crossed.

Privacy & confidentiality

A group should be clear about what is private, what is recorded and how member information is used.

Communication choice

Speaking, typing, listening or taking time to respond should be supported where possible.

Low-pressure participation

People should not be forced to disclose diagnoses, personal history, cameras, names or emotional experiences.

Inclusive culture

Respect for culture, disability, gender, sexuality, age and different neurodivergent experiences matters.

Clear scope

Peer support should not be presented as diagnosis, therapy or emergency care when it is not.

Start from what you need today

Helpful starting points

I feel overwhelmed

Start with a smaller, quieter or text-first space where you can observe before participating.

I want practical help

Look for strategy-sharing groups around executive function, routines, study, work or everyday life.

I want connection

Browse peer groups, social spaces, interest-based communities and informal ADHD connection.

I was diagnosed or discovered ADHD later

Look for adult communities where identity, adjustment and later-life ADHD experiences can be discussed safely.

I am supporting someone

Start with family, whānau or supporter spaces while keeping the ADHD person’s voice central.

Explore family pathways

I need support now

If the situation is urgent, move away from general peer-support browsing and use crisis pathways.

Go to Crisis Support

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Connection should feel supportive, not compulsory

There is no prize for joining the biggest group or participating the most. A useful community is one where you can be respected, choose your level of involvement and leave with more understanding than pressure.

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