ADHD-felagið
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
About
Founded in 2009, ADHD-felagið is a non-profit association based in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands working on mental health, health, disability +1 more.
ADHD-felagið is the nationally recognised ADHD organisation in the Faroe Islands, founded in 2009. It works for better conditions for people with ADHD and ADD and for their families and carers. It runs self-help groups, members' coffee meetings, courses and lectures, produces information material in Faroese, provides advice and support, represents people with ADHD in dealings with authorities, and carries out awareness work, including the ADHDvitan knowledge days. Its base is in Tórshavn, with groups also held in Klaksvík and Suðuroy.
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Sjálvhjálparbólkar (self-help groups)
Mental health · Faroe Islands
Self-help groups for children, youth, women, men and parents of children with ADHD/ADD, held in Tórshavn, Klaksvík and Suðuroy.
ADHDlimakafé (members' coffee meetings)
Mental health · Faroe Islands
Monthly informal coffee meetings for members to network, share experiences and hear talks on ADHD topics.
ADHDvitan
Health · Faroe Islands
Recurring knowledge days bringing researchers and professionals together to present current ADHD research relevant to the Faroe Islands.
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Kiwanis, BETRI, Team Rynkeby, Lions Club Havn (Liljan), Odd Fellow, Klaksvíkar kommuna