Southern Illinois Chapter of CHADD is Formed

Monday, January 19, 2009

Southern Illinois Chapter of CHADD is Formed

A new CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) support group has recently been formed in Southern Illinois.

The meetings take place on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at the Knight of Columbus Hall in Herrin, Illinois, located at 213 North 16th Street.

This support group is open to the public to anyone affected by AD/HD. Guest speakers will be present to discuss their expertise and knowledge in the area of AD/HD. Additional resources will be available to answer questions regarding AD/HD, helping those who live and work with the disorder.

To become involved in the Southern Illinois chapter of CHADD, contact Tricia Barron at 618.942.3771 or southern-illinois@chadd.net. Additional information can be obtained through Brittany Morlan, Coordinator of Communications, at 618.457.0371 or bmorlan@brehm.org.

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Monday, January 19, 2009