How to Find an ADHD Professional or Clinic Through CHADD

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CHADD offers two separate directories for locating ADHD care: the Professional Directory, for finding individual local ADHD professionals, and the ADHD Centers Directory, for finding healthcare providers in clinics based at universities and hospitals. Use the Professional Directory when you want to choose a specific provider type in your area; use the ADHD Centers Directory when you prefer a university- or hospital-affiliated clinic. Both are reachable from CHADD's main site navigation under the professional/clinical resource areas.

What each directory covers

Directory What it lists Best for
Professional Directory Local ADHD professionals in your area Finding an individual provider such as a clinician or specialist near you
ADHD Centers Directory Healthcare providers for ADHD in clinics located at universities and hospitals Finding a clinic connected to an academic or hospital setting

CHADD describes the Professional Directory as a way to "find local ADHD professionals in your area," and the ADHD Centers Directory as a way to "find healthcare providers for ADHD in clinics located at universities and hospitals in your area." The two are presented as distinct resources, so a provider listed in one is not automatically listed in the other.

How to search either directory

  1. Open the directory you want from CHADD's site (Professional Directory or ADHD Centers Directory).
  2. Enter your location — the directories are organized around finding providers "in your area."
  3. Review the results for provider type, setting, and contact details.
  4. Contact the provider directly to confirm availability, services, and whether they work with your situation.

Expected result: a shortlist of local names you can contact. CHADD does not state that it verifies, ranks, or endorses listed providers, so treat the directories as starting points rather than recommendations.

If you are not sure where to start

CHADD also offers a specialist contact line for general information: 1-866-200-8098, Monday–Friday, 1–5pm ET. Spanish-language information specialists are available for ADHD resources and information. This line is for information and resources, not diagnosis or treatment, so use it to narrow down what kind of provider you need before searching the directories.

Other CHADD entry points worth knowing

  • Find a Local CHADD — a nationwide network of Chapters, useful if you want a support group rather than a clinician.
  • Training & Events — includes Adult Education, Parent & Family Education, Educator & Training Resources, and ADHD in the Workplace.
  • ADHD Advocacy Action Center — for contacting elected officials on ADHD issues.

What to check before choosing a provider

CHADD's directories give you names and locations, but the listing itself does not tell you whether a provider fits your needs. Before booking, confirm directly:

  • Credentials and license type relevant to your situation (for example, whether the provider can prescribe medication or only offer therapy or coaching).
  • Whether they treat your age group — CHADD organizes resources separately for adults, parents, teens, educators, and professionals.
  • Insurance and payment arrangements, since CHADD's directory pages do not state pricing or coverage.
  • Wait times and whether they offer in-person or remote appointments.

If you need a diagnosis or treatment decision, that judgment belongs with a qualified clinician you select — the directories help you find candidates, not make the clinical call.