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WA Brain Injury Support Groups

Brain injury support groups provide a safe and understanding space for individuals affected by brain injuries and their loved ones. These groups offer emotional support, practical advice, and a sense of community, helping members navigate the unique challenges of recovery and adjustment.

Anacortes TBI Support Group

3rd Thursday of each month | 6:30-8:00pm

In person support group at Westminster Presbyterian Church

1300 9th St, Anacortes, WA 98221

Contact: Libby Lewis, SLP

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 360-2308010

Anacortes Stoke Support Group

3rd Thursday of each month | 1:00-2:30pm

In person support group at Westminster Presbyterian Church

1300 9th St, Anacortes, WA 98221

Contact: Libby Lewis, SLP

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 360-2308010

BIAWA Spousal/Partner Support Group

3rd Tuesday of each month | 6:00-7:00pm

Virtually via Zoom

Contact: BIAWA

Register

Phone: 206-467-4800

COVID-19 Recovery Support Group

2nd Saturday of the month | 10:00AM

COVID-19 can result in cognitive, physical, and emotional challenges. Rehabilitation Institute of Washington

hosts a monthly virtual support group.

Email: [email protected]

HeadStrong Social Events for Youth, Young Adults, and Families

All ages welcome!

Email us regarding yoga, sing-alongs, game nights, and more.

Email: [email protected]

Website: HeadStrongforLife.org

Facebook: HeadStrong

Kitsap Brain Injury Support Group

Zoom meetings will be on 2nd Thursday of each month | 3:00-4:30pm

Zoom meetings peer support “koffee klatch” each Monday | 10-11:30am

Register Here: Kitsap Brain Injury

MultiCare Stroke Strides

Educational series discussing multiple topics (nutrition, exercise, caregiver support, speech/language,

community engagement)

Please contact Kristin Olson PT [email protected] for times/dates of upcoming series

Olympia TBI Group Meeting

1st Tuesday of each month | 6:00 – 8:00 pm

In-Person Support Group Lacey Senior Center

6757 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey

Contact: Dr. Laura Damer-White

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 360-709-0601

Puyallup Caregiver Support Group

1st Tuesday of every month | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Contact: Jeanne

Email: [email protected]

Seattle Free Gentle Yoga for People with Traumatic Brain Injuries

Fridays | 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Aditi Yoga

Sponsored by the Seattle Wallingford Support Group for People with Mild Brain Injuries

Contact: Janet Novinger

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 206-547-2526

Seattle Wallingford Brain Injury Support Groups

Monthly In-Person Meeting: 3rd Tuesday each month | 4:00 – 5:30pm

Good Shepherd Center – 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N Seattle 98103 | Room #221

Wallingford Monthly Zoom Support Group: 1st Tuesday each from | 4:00 – 5:30pm

Zoom – New link each month sent to our email list (request to join Support Group)

Wallingford Monthly Crafts In-Person Meeting: 4th Wednesday of each month | 2:00 – 3:30pm

Good Shepherd Center – 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N Seattle 98103 | Room #221

Contact: Janet Novinger

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 206-547-2526

Snohomish County Brain Injury Support Group

2nd Saturday | 1:00PM-3:00PM | Mt. Rainier Room at the Carl Gipson Senior Center

3025 Lombard Ave, Everett, WA 98201

Contact: Janet Mott

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 206-972-9305

St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Center

Brain Injury Virtual Support Group – Forth Tuesday every month | 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Stroke Virtual Support Group – Third Thursday every month|3:00pm – 4:00pm

Email [email protected] and let us know which group you want to join (Brain Injury or

Stroke) at least 48 hours prior to the to the meeting.

You will receive an email with additional information and instructions on how to join.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 509-473-6681

Stroke Strides

Educational series discussing multiple topics (nutrition, exercise, caregiver support, speech/language,

community engagement)

Please contact: Carole Gibson-Smith, PT or Dana Porter, OT at [email protected] for dates/times

Stroke Support Group

3rd Monday of each month | 6:00 – 700pm

February 28, 2023 – Virtual Stroke Group

Swedish Medical Center – Cherry Hill Campus

Contact us to RSVP or answer questions.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 425-245-5989

Brain Network Online Community

Register: http://community.brainnetwork.ngo

Monday 7 am: Coffee Chat Peer Support Group

Tuesday 12 pm: Weekly Peer Support Group

Thursday 1 pm: Community Peer Support Group

Friday 8 am: AA/NA Brain Injury Peer Support Group

Saturday 12 pm: Peer-to-Peer Support with UW Synapse

In Person:

Brain Network’s Washington Chapter monthly and quarterly in-person support groups and social

gatherings are announced on the Community Network above.

[email protected]

Tel: (707) 200-1215

SYNAPSE at the UW

Every other week hosted Peer Support Groups, where student members come together with brain injury

community members to discuss themes surrounding brain injury.

Twice per quarter hosted themed social events.

Buddy Program pairing brain injury members with an undergraduate students.

Website: SynapSeattheUW.weebly.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 425-522-2256

TBI Survivor Support Group

St. Luke’s Rehabilitation

711 S. Cowley, Rm. 200, Spokane, WA

The Last Wednesday of every month | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Facilitator: Kristina Anderson

Email: [email protected]

WA TBI Advisory Council Virtual Support Groups on the Hey Peers!platform

https://heypeers.com/organizations/88

If you have any questions or need help Signing Up for Hey Peers! Contact:

[email protected]

TBI Council of Washington Website