Many consider being part of a support group as a very,
important part of a multimodal approach to living with ADHD.
Not only are they educational and nurturing, but they also
offer a place of validation and understanding that many
ADDers have never experienced. It's not uncommon for
individuals who experience this overwhelming feeling of
acceptance to become emotional as they feel a true sense of
finding a place that they belong. Besides that, we are just a
heck-of-a-lot-of-fun to be around.
Chicago
The ADD Centers of America
First and third Thursday of every month.
Location: ADD Centers of America
30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 814
Chicago, IL
Format: Sage topical leadership by Peter and Connie with lots of
time for personal sharing. You will always take something home
from this meeting.
Facilitators: Peter Jaksa, Ph.D. and Connie Stuetzer LCSW
312-372-4824
Web information: ADD Centers Support Group Information
Chicago
4th Presbyterian Church
Every Friday 6:00pm Topics
7:30pm - ADHD 12 Step
Format: A mix of 12 step and topical, Connie splits the time
based on participant input. Currently they are doing a book
study on Delivered from Distraction. Often the group heads out
for social fun after the meeting.
Facilitator: Connie Stuetzer LCSW
Please call or email: ronconie@sbcglobal.net 312-280-0868
Chicago and Naperville
Insight on A.D.D. sponsors meetings in two locations
Format: Topics lead by Laurie and Vicki with lots of time for
sharing. They also have featured guests as well. Very positive,
educational and uplifting.
Facilitator: Laurie Walsh, MSW, LCSW
312-933-5510
Homewood
South Suburban CHADD- ADDults
Call for the schedule.
Location: Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church,
186th Place and Dixie Highway
Contact: Lauren Torres (earthbliss@hotmail.com)
(708) 802-4233
Web: South Suburban CHADD
Cost/Fee $3 donation
Naperville
Meets every Tuesday, 7-9pm
Location: DePaul University,
Naperville Campus,
After the meetings the fun continues at
Max& Ermas
Format: Shared Leadership among the members. Topics, small
group discussion, and an occasional Guest Speaker. This is a
lively bunch of supportive, tangential thinkers (and the founders
of CHAAIN). The first meeting of every month is open to family
members and friends who are looking for ways to be more
supportive to their ADD loved ones.
Web DupageADD.org
Cost/Fee Free
Park Ridge
Meets every Wednesday, 7:30pm until 9pm
Location: Messiah Lutheran Church, 1605 Vernon Ave.
Format: A group of fun loving ADDers who just love to get
together and share. Sometimes topical, sometimes not, but
always fun.
Contact by email: Randy, ralfstns@yahoo.com, or Diane,
dianeneumann@hotmail.com
Cost/Fee Free
NEW!!! Rockford
Please join Linda in helping to get this new support group started.
email: linkj57@yahoo.com or linkj57@freetobeadd.com
The Free To Be ADD web site is under construction, but will have
information shortly (www.freeToBeADD.com)
Yahoo Group: Rockford_area_add_adhd@yahoogroups.com
Wheeling/Lincolnshire
Fourth Monday of every month 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Location: Claremont Rehabilitation & Living Center
Format: Lead by ADHD coach Ken Zaretzky who knows what it's
like to walk a mile in your shoes. Topical, educational and an
occasional guest speaker.
Facilitator: Ken Zaretzky, MCC ADD Coach
847-947-1343
Web: www.adhdcoach.com
ADAPPT - Attention Disorders Association of Parents
and Professionals Together
Meeting schedule: Fourth Tuesday of the month during,
September through May, 7pm to 9pm
Location: Tinley Park Community Church,
7939 W 167th St,
Tinley Park, IL
Format: Topic Talks and Experts
Contact: Margie Colesby mcolesby@comcast.net 708-636-8245
web: addapt.org
CHADD: Chicago, Evanston, South Suburban, West
Suburban, Lincolnshire
Web: Chadd's Illinois Chapters
Attention Deficit Disorder Association:
web: ADDA's listing of support groups
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