The life-changing power of ADHD Aware's peer support groups
What is peer support?
Peer support is a type of help where people with similar experiences meet to support each other emotionally, socially, or practically. Peer support comes from being part of a group with others who have a shared lived experience.
What are the benefits of peer support?
Peer support is widely recognised as one of the most effective ways to support mental health and emotional wellbeing. Rooted in shared lived experience, it offers connection, understanding, and acknowledgement in a way that is both powerful and deeply human.
People who attend our peer support groups often tell us they feel less alone, more able to cope, and reassured that they have found “their tribe” — a community where they feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported.
People who attend our peer support groups often tell us they feel less alone, more able to cope, and reassured that they have found “their tribe” — a community where they feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported.
Through shared experiences, people gain encouragement, practical coping strategies, and renewed confidence in their ability to manage.
Seeing others who have navigated similar journeys can inspire hope and build resilience.
For adults with ADHD our range of peer support groups offers the opportunity to access support in a way that best meets their individual needs. Through our informal drop-in sessions, people can connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment, while our more structured group discussions provide opportunities to learn more about ADHD, share experiences, and explore practical coping strategies together.
These different approaches ensure people can access the right level of support for where they are in their journey. Our groups are facilitated by trained volunteers with lived experience, our hosts help ensure that everyone feels safe, heard, and understood.
Life with ADHD can feel pretty isolating – but you’re not alone! By joining one of ADHD Aware’s peer support groups, it is a great way to support your mental health, connect with likeminded people, share practical strategies for managing your ADHD and gain valuable information, support and motivation.
We offer seven peer support groups per month:
five online and two in person.
For Adults with ADHD
Welcoming, non-judgmental and confidential sessions, participate as much or as little as you like.
We run both drop-in and group discussion sessions online (on Zoom) and in-person (in Brighton). All sessions must be booked in advance except for the in-person drop-in session.
Our popular volunteer-led drop-in sessions are friendly, relaxed social gatherings with around 10 to 20 attendees from diverse backgrounds.
Group discussions are structured meetings that focus on a specific topic with a facilitator. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest topic every month!
For Parents, Carers, and Partners of Adults with ADHD
Gain informal peer advice if someone you know is impacted by ADHD.
We run these group sessions online (on Zoom) only. All sessions must be booked in advance.
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How To Attend Peer Support Sessions?
Sign Up
Join our mailing list to get our monthly newsletter on the first day of the month containing full details of how to book our events.
Register
Use the link from the newsletter to register for the session. It’s popular, so act quickly! (It can help to set a monthly calendar alert to remind you to book!)
Get Link & Join
Most of our ADHD support groups take place from 7pm to 9pm on Zoom. In-person events take place in Brighton. Dates, times and locations are contained in the newsletter.