AADD-UK
Why come to a support group?
- Share coping strategies
- Information for getting a diagnosis and getting access to services
- Meet like minded people and make new friends
- Feel less isolated
- Have fun!
We meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month in central Brighton. The group offers help, support and raises awareness of adult ADHD.
As everyone’s symptoms of ADHD are unique to them we have two types of meeting to cater for a variety of needs. This includes a social get together at a pub and an informative support group meeting at a mental health center. All meetings are confidential, no judgements are made, and no issues are too delicate. No appointment necessary please feel free to just turn up.
Adults (18+) with or without a diagnosis are welcome.
Both venues are centrally located and are a few minutes walk from Brighton train station. Due to limited parking in the area we recommend travelling by public transport.
For more details and maps to venues please see the website or contact the organisers.
Phone: 07849 352 483
Click here to register for the Brighton ADHD mailing list
Second Wednesday of every month
~ADHD Social fun evening at a pub~
7pm @ The Caxton Arms, 36 North Gardens, Brighton, BN1 3LB.
This is loosely structured informal meeting to meet like minded people. We meet in our own private function room down stairs. Look for the ADHD sign.
Fourth Wednesday of every month
~Informative Meeting to share coping strategies~
6pm-8pm @ Community Mental Health Centre, 79 Buckingham Road, Brighton, BN1 3RJ.
(Dr Critchley’s East Sussex Adult ADHD Clinic)
This is a informative meeting to share coping strategies and experiences of living with ADHD in patient led group discussions.
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Hi…Ive just been referred by my GP for an assessment. Feels a huge relief admitting I have a problem and may need help….I’d like to come to the next meeting but bit scared (lol) hopefully you guys are all nice and welcoming and stuff!! See you then.
Posted by ally | June 23, 2011, 9:48 amHello, your are very welcome to come to our next meeting this week on Wednesday. We are a friendly open group, run by people with ADHD for people with ADHD. Often just being in room full of ADHDer’s can feel very reassuring that you are not alone. If you can’t make this weeks meeting you are welcome to sign up to our mailing list and we can send you a reminder for upcoming meetings next month.
Best Wishes, Jack.
Posted by adhdbrighton | September 26, 2011, 9:24 amHi my name is Su and I help to run a ‘wellbeing ‘centre’ called ‘Activ8′ in Hastings. I’ve just had a call from someone who has adult ADHD and wants to link with others who will understand her experience. I get the feeling that coming to Brighton would be too far, any chance the support could stretch across the county in some way, perhaps every 4th meeting meet somewhere else in Sussex? You would be more than welcome to meet for free at Activ8. http://www.activ8network.org. If this isn’t a possibility currently any other ideas?
Thanks for your time.
Posted by Su | June 15, 2011, 1:54 pmHi Stu, I am afraid we are not able to change the meeting venue to nearer Hasting. Our venue is only few minutes walk from the station and we would be happy to meet them at the station. I think the Hasting is one hour away by train. If it’s not possible for them to come that far we are more than happy to provide remote help and advice through email or on the telephone. Feel free to pass on my email jack@adhdbrighton.org.uk.
Best wishes,
Jack
Posted by adhdbrighton | September 26, 2011, 11:17 amBoo hoo, have a hole in my pond liner….my poor tadpoles and newts are gonna have to get breathing equipment, ponds are great all that wildlife it’s amazing I sit there for hours watching stuff “zoning out” lol
Posted by Emma | June 9, 2011, 8:05 pmDont forget about my allotment, it’s a great place to chill out, you don’t have to dig or anythng, it’s partly my garden cos I don’t have one! the ponds amazing (if you like that kind of thing) I find it soothes my mind, watching all the wildlife etc, but…if you’d like a little bit to grow veg your welcome, have a little bit of space left. 07871863517 call anytime.
Posted by Emma | June 9, 2011, 1:36 amHey, it was lovely to meet you all, big hugs Emma.
Posted by Emma | June 8, 2011, 11:30 pmGreat to meet you all tonight! Thanks so much for making it a great evening, and sharing your experiences thoughts and ideas. Look forward to seeing you WEDNESDAY 22ND JUNE 5.30-8PM BUCKINGHAM ROAD DROP IN CAFE UP THE ROAD FROM THE CAXTON!
Posted by Karen | June 8, 2011, 10:55 pmYAY silly hats!
Posted by Emma | June 8, 2011, 12:10 pmhey there, all we are soooo chilled, shall i wear a silly hat to make you all feel more at ease?
Posted by Karen | June 8, 2011, 12:41 amhi, hopefully me and my friend Allie will be coming along (if we don’t forget duh). I’m a bit worried about walking into a room of people I dont know (get a bit stressed) but I’m sure it will be fine.
Posted by Emma | June 6, 2011, 3:15 pmHi Emma. Dont worry, its my first time too and I will probably be a bit stressed too. Anybody whose got ADHD will, Im sure, know what its like to be stressed out by social stuff, and will be understanding and nonjudgemental because we have all experienced a similar thing.
Posted by athol tufnell | June 6, 2011, 6:43 pmHi
when is your next meeting as i am interested in coming along?
Posted by athol tufnell | May 24, 2011, 11:20 amHi there! Yes join us! 7pm Wednesday 8th June. The Caxton Arms, downstairs funtion room, 36 North Gardens, behind Queens Road, near Brighton Station.
Feel free to call 07970062133 to chat beforehand, or if you get lost.
Karen
Posted by karen tipping | May 27, 2011, 11:02 pmLooking forward to our first meeting! Not jusy for Brighton peeps, anyone with adult adhd in the south east welcome!
Posted by Karen Tipping | May 11, 2011, 11:01 amLook forward to meeting anyone I havnt already met, and just want to ‘turn up’
Posted by Karen Tipping | April 19, 2011, 5:58 pmHi
When is the next meeting as I would like to meet up. I was diagnosed in March and I am finding things quite difficult and would like some ideas to help.
Thanks Dave.
Posted by David | July 28, 2011, 7:45 pmThere’s a thread about this on the Forum, have a look there.
We’ve just updated this a bit so the meeting times should be clearer. You can also find them here.
Posted by AADD-UK | July 28, 2011, 8:06 pmHi there! our next meeting is Wednesday 10th August at the Caxton Arms at 7pm onwards, north gardens, behind Queens Road, near Brighton Station.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Posted by Karen | July 28, 2011, 9:01 pmHi there, yes our next group is Wednesday 10th August at the Caxton Arms, North Gardens, behind Queens Road, near Brighton Station 7pm onwards.
Look forward to meeting you.
Posted by Karen | July 28, 2011, 9:12 pm