Initiative
Exploring how ADHD shows up in women’s lives, challenging bias, and reshaping psychological care systems for invisible ADHD in women.
Online and Community Resources
ADHD & Mental Health Support (Websites + Hotlines)
ADHD-Specific Organizations
CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD)
🔗 Website: https://chadd.org/
📞 ADHD Info Line: 1-866-200-8098
• Offers ADHD education, support groups, and clinician resources
• National Resource Center provides evidence-based guidance on ADHD
• Great for women seeking late diagnosis education and community support
General Mental Health Hotlines
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Website: https://www.nami.org/nami-helpline/
📞 Call: 1-800-950-6264
📱 Text: Text NAMI to 62640
🕒 Hours: Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 10 PM ET
• Free, confidential support and referrals
• Helpful for undiagnosed individuals unsure where to start
ADHD-Specific Support (Texas)
ADHD Support Line (Texas-based example)
📞 (972) 357-1749 (BasePoint ADHD Hotline)
• Provides support for ADHD-related distress and guidance
• Useful if you want regional support near Houston
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) Website: https://add.org/
📞Phone: 1-800-939-1019
• Focused specifically on adults with ADHD (including women)
• Offers virtual support groups and peer-led communities
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
🔗 Website: https://988lifeline.org (https://988lifeline.org/)
📞 Call or Text: 988 (24/7)
• Immediate support if you’re overwhelmed, distressed, or in crisis
• You do NOT have to be suicidal to call
The Kaleidoscope Society
Website: https://www.kaleidoscopesociety.com/get-help/
Crisis Text Support (via their site): • Text HOME to 741741 (U.S.) for 24/7 crisis counseling
• Specifically centered on women and girls with ADHD
• Addresses stigma, late diagnosis, and identity
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/
📞 Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
• National resource hub for mental health services
• Helps connect you to local providers and treatment options
Underdiagnosed: ADHD in Women: A Social Change Initiative in Psychology 