What Is CHADD and Who Does It Serve?

CHADD stands for Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It describes itself as the nation's leading nonprofit organization serving people affected by ADHD. If you are looking for a U.S.-based nonprofit that provides ADHD information, local chapter connections, and professional referrals, CHADD is built for that purpose. It is not a clinic or a treatment provider; it is an information and community organization.

Who CHADD serves

CHADD organizes its resources around specific audiences rather than a single generic user. Its site lists dedicated entry points for:

• Adults — information and support for adults with ADHD
• Parents — guidance for parents of children with ADHD
• Teens — resources written for adolescents
• Educators — classroom and training resources
• Professionals — resources for clinicians and other practitioners

It also offers Recursos en español for Spanish-speaking users, so the audience is not limited to English speakers.

What CHADD actually provides

The value of CHADD is in the concrete services listed on its site, not in a general claim of authority.

Information specialist line

CHADD runs a contact line for ADHD specialists, available Monday–Friday, 1–5pm ET at 1-866-200-8098. There is also a Spanish-language information specialist option for ADHD resources and information. This is the most direct way to get a human answer to a specific question.

Local chapters

CHADD maintains a nationwide network of chapters and encourages users to find a group in their area. If in-person or local peer support matters to you, this is the feature to check first, since availability depends on your location.

Directories

Two separate directories are offered:

These serve different needs: the Professional Directory is for finding an individual provider, while the Centers Directory points to institution-based clinics.

Ongoing content and events

CHADD publishes Attention Magazine and runs training and events, including adult education, parent and family education, and educator training resources. It also covers topics such as ADHD in the workplace and hosts an ADHD Advocacy Action Center for contacting elected officials.

How to decide if CHADD fits your need

• You want local, in-person support → start with the chapter finder.
• You need a provider → use the Professional Directory or the ADHD Centers Directory, depending on whether you want an individual or a university/hospital clinic.
• You have a specific question → call the information specialist line during its posted hours.
• You want ongoing reading or training → look at Attention Magazine and the training/events listings.
• You want to advocate → the ADHD Advocacy Action Center is the relevant entry point.

One practical caveat: the site does not state that these services are free, and no pricing details appear in the available material. Treat cost and eligibility as things to confirm directly with CHADD or the specific chapter, provider, or event you contact.