Support for Latin families and young people with ADHD at SLaM Recovery College
As we mark ADHD Awareness Month, SLaM Recovery College is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with South London Listens, working alongside Latin community organisations to deliver a course for parents supporting young people with ADHD, launching next month.
This collaboration builds on our long-standing commitment to co-producing services with the communities we serve. It will give parents a safe and supportive space to share experiences, gain confidence, and build stronger relationships with services.
Be Well – a key strand of South London Listens – works with more than 80 grassroots organisations across South London to strengthen mental health and wellbeing at a local level. Many of these groups, including Familia y Neurodiverse, Familias y Autismo, and Agape, play a vital role in supporting Latin parents of neurodiverse children.
Bryher Bowness, SLaM Recovery College Trainer said:
“It is exciting to bring a course to a new group of people who otherwise may not have had the chance. Coproduction is always rewarding – our students bring fresh knowledge and insight every time.”
Research shows that Latin families often face barriers to accessing health and care services, from language and system navigation challenges to long waiting times for assessments. In 2024, a survey of parents across Southwark and Lambeth revealed that over a third had children diagnosed with ADHD, with almost half waiting up to four years for assessments. Parents told us they wanted clearer information about ADHD, opportunities to learn from each other, and practical guidance on navigating education and health systems.
In Gina Rodriguez, Parent Trainer's words:
“For too long, Latinx families have faced barriers to mental health support. This course is more than training – it’s a bridge of understanding and belonging.”
SLaM Recovery College already offers an acclaimed course, Understanding ADHD in Children and Young People: Supporting, Coping, Thriving, co-developed with parents and CAMHS clinicians. In response to high demand, the course has been adapted and translated into Spanish for the very first time. Parents who have taken part in the English course have said:
“I found the information about diagnosis and strategies very useful.”
"I have benefited in many ways, and my children will, too."
By working hand-in-hand with the Latin community, SLaM continues to champion inclusive, culturally sensitive mental health support that makes a genuine difference to families’ lives. Together, we’re building a future where every individual, family, community - regardless of language or background - has access to the understanding, tools, and confidence they need to thrive.
The course is still open for enrolments, and staff are encouraged to share this opportunity with any Spanish-speaking families, in particular those with children or young people who may have ADHD.
Download the leaflet in Spanish here.
