Adults with ADHD and ADD often find it helpful to share their experiences with others who genuinely understand what they are going through. The Toronto Adult ADD Support Group, or TAASG, is one way to do just that.
Support groups provide a safe and confidential setting for individuals to talk openly about their lives, frustrations, successes and overall health. Some meetings focus on a specific theme related to ADHD or ADD while others are simply a forum for general discussion. Those who attend support groups are encouraged, but not required, to share their successes and challenges as a way to learn from each other.
The TAASG is only open to adults who have ADHD/ADD or are in the process of being diagnosed. It is not for family members or children. Organizers say that the meetings help participants by offering support and encouragement to assist in building self-esteem and developing personal coping strategies to help meet the day to day challenges that they may face as adults with ADD/ADHD.
The support group meets twice monthly on the 2nd and 4th Monday from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Sessions are held at the CAMH building on Russel Street, just north of College and Spadina in downtown Toronto. Meetings are offered free of charge, but participants are asked to make a voluntary contribution of $1 to help with related administrative costs.
For more information about the TAASG support group for adults with ADHD, please visit the web site. Updates, agendas and schedules are posted regularly and an outline of meeting guidelines is also provided. There is also contact information provided on the site if you have any questions.
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