Welcome to CHADD of Suffolk County NY!
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WELCOME!
Suffolk County CHADD is your local chapter of CHADD National providing support, education, and resources for adults, parents, grandparents, caregivers, educators, and the community at large.
PLEASE EMAIL US TO RECEIVE MONTHLY MEETING INFORMATION:
JOIN US ON ZOOM FOR 2024/2025 SUPPORT GROUPS
Second Wednesdays of the month at 7:00 PM EST
Group for Adults 18+ with ADHD and/or their significant others
Group for Parents of children/teens with ADHD
Grandparents and Caregivers are welcome to attend the Parent Group
2024/2025 Support Groups Schedule: Second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM EST
When: Nov 13, 2024
Dec 11, 2024
Jan 8, 2025
Feb 12, 2025
Register in advance for these meetings: 1 link to register for Sept 2024 - Feb 2025
Register for as many as you'd like to attend. Reminders will be sent.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdOiqqzsuHNXWNCzF9TgazyD-zfInd6YQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Presentation, Monday NOV 18th at 7:00 PM Julie Kliers -
The Struggle is Real - Overcoming Procrastination with ADHD
In this presentation, ADHD Life coach Julie Kliers will explore the ten most common reasons individuals with ADHD procrastinate and proven strategies, systems, and mindset shifts to help them get unstuck and get started! Participants will walk away with more education and science about ADHD, procrastination, and key tools to move forward. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A.
Julie Kliers, AACC, BFA is a highly respected Certified ADHD Life Coach, dedicated to helping adults and college students embrace their unique brains and reach their highest potential. Julie’s approach integrates education, collaborative problem-solving, accountability, and a strong focus on strengths and growth. She helps clients discover the obstacles that hinder progress and identify customized systems and strategies to achieve their goals and feel fulfilled.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcOmvpzwqH9YpRBEQ8ml18L3DQomb2wzc
Additional Support Groups/Presentations Offered in the North East:
Bergen County: www.bergencountychadd.com
Support Groups for parents of children with ADHD:
2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM
1st Monday of each month 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Adults with ADHD: 3rd Monday of each month 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
College Students: Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Confidential Group for Orthodox Jewish Women: 2nd Monday of each month 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Teacher Talks - 3rd Wednesday of each month 8:00PM - 9:00 PM
BuxMont: www.buxmontchadd.com
Adult ADHD Support Groups - 2nd Mon. each month – 6-7:30 p.m. and Last Wed. of each month – 7-8:30 p.m.
Adults w/ADHD & Those Who Love Them Speaker Series -Typically 3rd Tues. of month 7 - 8:30 PM
Parents of Children with ADHD Speaker Series - Typically 1st Tues. of month 7 – 8:30 PM
Central Massachusetts: https://www.chadd.net/chapter/180
more info coming soon!
Chester County Main Line: www.ccmlchadd.com
Join Meetup for meetings
Nassau County: www.chadd.net/chapter/105
Support Groups - November 26, 2024, Jan 28, 2025, February 25, 2025
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpd-CrqjsiHdI_9LBlQIQ5WP1Z5uJfrd4n#/registration
Workshops on Zoom: ADHD & Nutrition November 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM
register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkc-ypqjIvGNN-DU0u3bnZrtAzrjln-t3E#/registration
Philadelphia: https://www.chadd.net/chapter/490
Usually meet 3rd Thursday of the month
Tri CHADD NJ: www.meetup.com/tri-chadd-nj/
Adults ADHD On Line: usually at 6:30 PM check dates
Volunteers needed to keep the chapter going! Please consider volunteering!
See volunteer options below.
CHADD is the leading non-profit National Organization on ADHD. Please visit www.CHADD.org for ADHD information, education, support, resources, conference dates, and so much more! Information is for adults, parents, caregivers, grandparents, educators, principals, superintendents of schools, PTA/PTO/SEPTA, librarians, and professionals.
National Resource Center (NRC), a program of CHADD is the clearinghouse for the latest evidence-based information on ADHD. You will find fact sheets, infographs, videos, webcasts, podcasts, weekly newsletters, a helpline available Monday through Friday 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST 1-866-200-8098 and so much more! www.CHADD.org/about/about-nrc
Stay Connected with CHADD National on FaceBook:
https://www.facebook.com/chadd.org
Stay Connected with CHADD Suffolk County on FaceBook:
https://www.facebook.com/CHADDSuffolkCounty
Contact Information
Contact: MarieElena Gandini
Address:
Suffolk County, NY
Email: suffolk-county@chadd.org
Contact Information
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Local Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are desperately needed to keep the chapter running.
Please consider volunteering.
Volunteer opportunities:
Coordinator
Co-coordinator
Secretary
Treasurer
Facilitators - Monthly Support Groups
Programming - Scheduling Topics & Presentors
Community Outreach - Various Opportunities!
- Promote/Market Monthly Meetings
- Update Website
- Present ADHD information at PTA/SEPTA Meetings
- Represent Suffolk County CHADD at Special Needs/Transitional Fairs
- Maintaining & Updating Resources
CHADD AFFILIATE: CHADD of Suffolk County, NY
Contact: MarieElena Gandini; Email: suffolk-county@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.
