We meet on the last Tuesday of every month
Reading ADHD Group host an in person meetup once a month. It is free to attend and you to not need a formal diagnosis to participate.
We meet from 19:30pm to 21:30pm at RISC
Referring someone to the group
Reading ADHD Group is a volunteer-run peer support group. We are not a clinical or professional service, and we do not have the capacity to support people with complex needs.
Before referring, please consider whether a community peer support group is appropriate for the individual. All attendees must have a degree of independence and be able to follow our group guidelines.
If you are unsure whether the group is suitable, please get in touch before making a referral.
What to Expect at Your First Meeting
When you arrive, turn left and walk past the bathroom and head straight for Room 4 (otherwise known as the kitchen).
Head straight through the double doors and you will have arrived
What Happens
The meetings are informal and relaxed. There is no strict agenda.
A typical meeting will look like
A brief welcome from the facilitator
Introductions: Everyone will get a change to introduce themselves (this is optional)
Open conversations around themes that come up naturally, including ADHD experiences, what’s been hard, hats been useful and things people want to understand better.
Theres no pressure to stick rigidly to any topic, and conversations often go in unexpected directions.
You Don’t Have to Do Anything
This is genuinely peer support, not a therapy group, not a workshop, and not school. There’s no expectation that you’ll speak, contribute, or share anything personal.
You can come and just listen
You can leave early if you need to
You can take a break, step out, stim, get up and stretch or pace If you have specific access needs or want to let us know something in advance, you’re welcome to get in touch before attending.
A Few Things Worth Knowing
The group is run by and for people with lived experience of ADHD. We’re not therapists, GPs, or coaches. If you need professional support, we’ll always encourage you to contact a professional.
Anything shared in the group stays within the group. We ask everyone to respect that.
Diagnosis isn’t a requirement
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