NAMI ADHD Resources & Mental Health Support
Find mental health information, peer support and family education through NAMI. Check which local programs fit your ADHD-related questions.
ADHD Test Online is independent of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). This guide helps you choose a starting point; it does not promise an ADHD specialist or a dedicated ADHD group in your area.
What NAMI can help with
NAMI offers mental health education, peer support and resource navigation. Its general programs may be useful when you or a family member have ADHD-related concerns.
Purpose: Use peer support to share experiences and identify questions to take to a clinician. It does not replace an individual ADHD evaluation.
Before joining, ask the organizer whether the program suits your age group, role and needs. Local availability varies.
Choose a support option
These are mental health programs with different audiences, rather than a single ADHD treatment service.
NAMI HelpLine
A free service for mental health information, emotional support and help finding resources. For an urgent crisis in the United States, use 988 instead.
Call 800-950-6264 or text 'NAMI' to 62640
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time; closed on federal holidays.
Peer support groups
NAMI groups offer a place to discuss experiences with peers. Ask your local organizer about ADHD-related concerns, meeting format and suitability.
- •NAMI Connection: for adults with mental health conditions.
- •NAMI Family Support Group: for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions.
NAMI Family-to-Family
A free, eight-session course for family members, partners and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is not an ADHD-specific course.
- •Communication and problem solving
- •Looking after yourself while supporting someone else
- •Understanding care options and finding local resources
NAMI Basics
Free education for parents and caregivers of young people facing mental health challenges. Instructor-led and self-paced online options are available; check eligibility and local schedules.
- •Understanding youth mental health concerns
- •Communicating with school and care teams
- •Preparing questions about support for your child
Match the resource to your question
Start with one clear need. These are suggestions for preparing your request, not promises of services:
- ✓For ADHD information: read NAMI’s ADHD overview and note what you want a clinician to explain.
- ✓For emotional support: ask whether a peer group welcomes the concerns you want to discuss.
- ✓For an evaluation: ask a healthcare provider about assessment; a support group cannot diagnose you.
- ✓For school difficulties: ask the school what support process is available and bring concrete examples.
- ✓For family strain: describe one recurring situation and the support you hope to change.
Find a local NAMI and check the fit
Use NAMI’s official affiliate directory to find a state or local organization. A listing does not guarantee a dedicated ADHD group or an available clinician.
Find your local NAMIBefore attending, ask:
- •Who is the group or course intended for?
- •Can I discuss ADHD-related difficulties here?
- •When is the next session, and do I need to register?
- •Is there an online or Spanish-language option?
- •If this program is not a match, which local resource should I contact?
A message you can use
Adapt these points when contacting the HelpLine or a local organizer:
- →I am looking for support for myself / a family member with attention and daily-life difficulties.
- →My main concern is [one concrete situation]. I am looking for [peer support / family education / information about local services].
- →Which program would fit, and what should I know before joining?
Contact NAMI
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time; closed on federal holidays. Check the official HelpLine page for changes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a NAMI group specifically for ADHD near me?
Check directly with your local affiliate. General NAMI groups and courses have broader mental health audiences; do not assume a local ADHD-specific group exists.
Can NAMI diagnose ADHD or arrange treatment?
The HelpLine offers support, information and resources. Arrange an individual evaluation with a qualified healthcare professional; confirm availability and costs with the service itself.
Which course should a family member consider?
Family-to-Family is for family members, partners and friends. Basics focuses on parents and caregivers of young people. Ask about the audience and format before enrolling.
Are the listed support options free?
The HelpLine, Connection and Family Support groups, Family-to-Family and Basics are free to participants. This does not mean an outside clinic or service mentioned by an organizer is free.
Will NAMI arrange school accommodations?
Do not assume that a NAMI course or local group will arrange accommodations for you. Ask the school about its process; family education can help you prepare questions and describe your child’s needs.
Independent resource guide, checked September 13, 2026 against the official pages linked above. NAMI has not reviewed or endorsed this website. For mental health crisis support in the United States, call or text 988; for immediate danger, call 911. Outside the U.S., use local crisis or emergency services.