Today
Description
Our Vision is for people affected by ADHD to live valued lives and realise their potential.
The ADHD Association was formed in 1977 and is a national, community based, non-profit organisation. We are committed to relieving the distress and difficulties families experience with ADHD. We are not government funded and rely on contestable grants, sponsorship and membership fees to deliver our services.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Fees apply
Hours
| Mon – Thu | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 9 Jan. Closed 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Knowing how to best help their family member who has been diagnosed with ADHD can be an extremely stressful time for family and whānau. We are an organisation that people can turn to for information, strategies and support. With knowledge we empower our community to develop their resilience, and to encourage them to search for resources and support for their particular journey. To achieve this we: * encourage people to contact our organisation for information on who best to assist them on their ADHD journey. * maintain our website which is filled with articles and information about ADHD, including our Healthcare Directory. * maintain our private Facebook pages: "Parents of Children with ADHD", "Adults with ADHD", and "Partners of Adults with ADHD", which are a useful place to find a supportive online community. * constantly investigate new ADHD scientific research, and information, that we can pass on to our ADHD community. * maintain extensive "E-Information Packs" (one for Families and the other for Adults), which empowers people, and their families, with strategies to help with their ADHD journey. * hold workshops such as our "Online Every Day with ADHD Parenting course", which gives parents tools to help their children, and family, within their ADHD diagnosis. Feel free to explore our website: www.adhd.org.nz for information on how to become a Member of ADHD New Zealand, as well as details of any upcoming Events and Workshop.
Knowing how to best help their family member who has been diagnosed with ADHD can be an extremely stressful time for family and whānau. We are an organisation that people can turn to for information, strategies and support. With knowledge we empower our community to develop their resilience, and to encourage them to search for resources and support for their particular journey. To achieve this we: * encourage people to contact our organisation for information on who best to assist them on their ADHD journey. * maintain our website which is filled with articles and information about ADHD, including our Healthcare Directory. * maintain our private Facebook pages: "Parents of Children with ADHD", "Adults with ADHD", and "Partners of Adults with ADHD", which are a useful place to find a supportive online community. * constantly investigate new ADHD scientific research, and information, that we can pass on to our ADHD community. * maintain extensive "E-Information Packs" (one for Families and the other for Adults), which empowers people, and their families, with strategies to help with their ADHD journey. * hold workshops such as our "Online Every Day with ADHD Parenting course", which gives parents tools to help their children, and family, within their ADHD diagnosis. Feel free to explore our website: www.adhd.org.nz for information on how to become a Member of ADHD New Zealand, as well as details of any upcoming Events and Workshop.
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Mental health
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - mental health, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health
- Regions
All of New Zealand
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
Contact us for assistance.
Description
Knowing how to best help their family member who has been diagnosed with ADHD can be an extremely stressful time for family and whānau. We are an organisation that people can turn to for information, strategies and support. With knowledge we empower our community to develop their resilience, and to encourage them to search for resources and support for their particular journey.
To achieve this we:
* encourage people to contact our organisation for information on who best to assist them on their ADHD journey.
* maintain our website which is filled with articles and information about ADHD, including our Healthcare Directory.
* maintain our private Facebook pages: "Parents of Children with ADHD", "Adults with ADHD", and "Partners of Adults with ADHD", which are a useful place to find a supportive online community.
* constantly investigate new ADHD scientific research, and information, that we can pass on to our ADHD community.
* maintain extensive "E-Information Packs" (one for Families and the other for Adults), which empowers people, and their families, with strategies to help with their ADHD journey.
* hold workshops such as our "Online Every Day with ADHD Parenting course", which gives parents tools to help their children, and family, within their ADHD diagnosis.
Feel free to explore our website: www.adhd.org.nz for information on how to become a Member of ADHD New Zealand, as well as details of any upcoming Events and Workshop.
Website
Contact Details
Email
Website
If you would rather talk with someone, please email or message us via our website, detailing what information you are looking for and your telephone number, and we will endeavour to ring you at a time that is suitable for you.
Postal Address
ADHD Association Inc
PO Box 9063
Newmarket
Auckland 1149
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This page was last updated at 12:41PM on October 17, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by ADHD Association Inc..