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We're Hiring! Senior Manager, Operations
CADDAC is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and energetic individual for a leadership position in our organization. The Senior Manager, Operations will supervise the daily operations of the organization and will provide ongoing supervision, leadership, support, and mentorship to our program staff team.
For the full job description and details on how to apply, visit the button below.
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We're Hiring! Outreach Coordinator
CADDAC is continuing to grow! We're seeking a dynamic and engaging Outreach Coordinator to join our team.
The Outreach Coordinator will create partnerships with external stakeholders, develop and deliver a variety of presentations on ADHD, and represent our organization at events. The ideal candidate has excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
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Give the gift of ADHD education!
Access 8 premium seminars recorded live in Calgary at our 15th Annual ADHD Conference.
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Mindfulness and ADHD by Dr. Mark Bertin (Keynote Speaker)
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ADHD: Attention Doesn't Half Describe It by Dr. Bertin (Keynote Speaker)
- ADHD Through The Lifespan by Dr. Heather Baker
- ADHD Procrastination Paralysis by Rhiannon Carter BA, B.Ed., PCC, AAMC
- ADHD and Comorbidities by Dr. Sam Chang
- ADHD and Autism: Similarities and Differences by Dr. Michael Lee Zwiers
- Mental Toughness by Dr. Brent Macdonald
- Thriving in the 9 to 5 by Faelyne Templer
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Kate's Story
Have you ever felt like you're losing control? Imagine hitting your mid to late 20s and life begins to hit a little harder. You have more responsibility and there is more happening in your life. You begin to feel like you can't keep up with the ins and outs of everyday life. This was a reality for Kate, who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 31.
Listen to Kate's story and learn more about the impact CADDAC has made on her life!
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ADHD and Substance Use Disorder Peer-led Support Groups
New support groups launcing in January 2024
CADDAC is launching new ADHD and Substance Use Disorder Peer-Led Support Groups in January 2024, with funding support from Health Canada.
Through these virtual group sessions, participants will receive emotional support and mentorship, critical education about ADHD, and strategies on how to manage some of the core symptoms that have led to substance use. These groups will be offered in different time zones across Canada and will be peer-led by trained Peer Support Facilitators.
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ADHD Support Groups
CADDAC is excited to announce that our ADHD Support groups for both Adult and Parents are now back in session! In addition, we are excited to introduce a NEW Western Time zone Parent Support Group.
To learn more and register for any of our upcoming Adult ADHD and Parent Support Groups, click the button below.
If you have participated in our ADHD Support Groups in the past, remember to re-register at the button below!
For more information about our ADHD Support Groups, contact info@caddac.ca
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Youth ADHD Group Coaching Program
New sessions added!
In CADDAC's dynamic and engaging Youth ADHD Group Coaching Program, teens and young adults will not only learn more about ADHD and the impact it can have on their lives, but also gain tools and techniques to set themselves up for success and learn how to grow from past experiences to achieve their goals.
Help your youth reach a New Years resolution, give the gift of an ADHD Youth Group Coaching program! For $5 per session your Youth can gain valuable ADHD information and learn new strategies to help improve their Executive Functioning Skills!
January 16th, 2024 - March 5th, 2024
1:30pm PST | 2:30pm MST | 4:30pm EST 5:30pm AST
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Become a GEM: Give Every Month and help change someone’s life!
GEM is a monthly giving program that provides hope to those who do not know where to turn. When you join GEM, you will be helping support over 1.8 million people who are affected by ADHD. Give hope and support to your fellow Canadians across the nation all year long by becoming a monthly donor.
With your continuous support, we can rally for change so that each generation can be healthier than the last.
- $25 monthly provides one webinar with crucial information on ADHD
- $86 monthly provides an interactive Parenting Program for a parent for a year
- $135 monthly provides a youth coaching program for a year
- $300 monthly provides one support group for a year
Help make change and join our monthly supporters to make an impact all year long.
Together, we can be unstoppable.
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What's New - Articles on ADHD | | |
She didn't know she had ADHD for years. Awareness centre says she's not alone.
Shaziah Jinnah Morsette said that when she was a teenager, she saw a poster at her doctor's office outlining ADHD symptoms — which got her thinking about how many of those symptoms applied to her.
But it wasn't until years later, a depression misdiagnosis around age 13, and academic probation at university that she was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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When the Tinsel Hits the Fan: How to Prevent Holiday Meltdowns
The holiday whirlwind is kicking up dust already. The endless parade of celebrations, parties, and concerts has begun its march.
Cooking, decorating, shopping, and entertaining already dominate our weekends. And so it’s no wonder that our kids (and us, too!) are beginning to feel exhausted, disappointed, and quite frankly, put out this time of year.
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'Stuck in a cycle': Providers say disjointed mental health care failing to meet needs of Black youth
As a young Black person, the more mental health help you need, the harder a time you seem to have getting it.
At least, that's what Mary, a mental health clinician, told researchers with the Black Health Alliance (BHA), whose study of the state of mental health services for Black youth in Toronto was published earlier this year in the peer-reviewed Journal of Recovery in Mental Health.
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Defrost with FiTHOP Festive Fitness
Saturday, December 30th
This wholly day season, we’ve got a whole new reason and way to celebrate! Get your inner child ready to play with our signature KBB method with a festive flair.
KBB (Kick Beat Boxing) is a unique combination of kickboxing and beatboxing. But instead of combat, envision a captivating musical choreography where kicks and punches have their own corresponding sounds and melodies that make up classic christmas carols. Mingle and jingle with other families who value the power of play and support the cause!
A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada!
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Season 3 of The Impulsive Thinker Podcast
The host, André Brisson, will discuss with mental health experts how co-existing mental health conditions interact with your ADHD. We will discuss depression, anxiety, Substance Use Disorder (SUD), and Bi-Polar Disorder.
You can find these episodes on the website when they are released every Monday morning. You can find past episodes on the website as well.
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