The TBI Council sponsors some in-person support groups, while others are offered by community organizations. Note: Support groups offer community and information, not clinical therapy.
| County | Support Groups |
|---|---|
| Benton |
Richland- Kadlec TBI Support Group |
| Clark | Vancouver – TBI4LIFE Support Group Contact: Eric at (564) 208-1641 or tbi4lifenonprofit@gmail.com |
| King | Seattle – Seattle Super Survivors Contact: logistics@braintreetherapies.com |
| Seattle – Imaginal Network Contact: Janet (206) 547-2526 or janet@imaginal.network *Funded by TBI Council |
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| Seattle – Monthly Getting Ahead Contact: logistics@braintreetherapies.com |
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| Kitsap | Bremerton – Forward2Gether Veteran & Military Family Peer Group Contact: Heather.Bahme@dva.wa.gov or click here |
| Bremerton – Kitsap Brain Injury Contact: Register from website *Funded by TBI Council |
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| Mason | Shelton – Mason County TBI Support Group Contact: Monica at mvinson@masongeneral.com |
| Snohomish | Everett – TBI Support Group Contact: Valerie at (360) 961-5899 or Lauri at (360) 387-6773 |
| Spokane | Elk – Forward2Gether Veteran & Military Family Peer Group Contact: Heather.Bahme@dva.wa.gov or click here |
| Spokane – Spokane TBI Support Group Contact: Penny at (509) 838-9348 |
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| Thurston | Olympia – Olympia TBI Support Group Contact: Laura at (360) 709-0601 |
| Wenatchee | Wenatchee – Confluence Health Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group Contact: Sophie.gresh@confluencehealth.org |
| Whatcom | Bellingham – TBI Support Group Contact: info@whatcomclubhouse.org |
| Yakima | Yakima – Wellness House Contact: (509) 575-6686 *Funded by TBI Council |
If you would like your community-sponsored in-person support group linked here, please contact the TBI Council at TBICouncil@dshs.wa.gov
Benefit of In-Person Support Groups
- Connection and Belonging – Face-to-face interaction builds a sense of belonging as group members foster relationships with others who understand the unique challenges of living with TBI.
- Emotional Support – Find encouragement and reduce feelings of loneliness by being part of a community. Get feedback and encouragement in real time.
- Shared Learning – Exchange ideas, strategies, and practical trips for daily living, recovery and navigating services
- Validation and Understanding – Share experiences openly with people who “get it” and can offer empathy without judgment.
- Access to Resources – Learn about local programs, services, and tools that may not be widely known.
We also offer Virtual Support Groups
Additional TBI Resources
- TBI Support Group Guide (PDF) - Step-by-step guide to start or join a TBI Support Group. This guide walks you through the process of creating a support group, choosing the best facilitator, managing support group sessions, and connecting with available resources to best educate and build a support group.
- TBI Learning and Support Resources Flyer (PDF) - Training and development resources for individuals and providers.
- Washington Community Living Connections - Access home and community-based supports for people of all ages and abilities.
- GetSetUP Washington - Free interactive online classes to stay engaged, active and connected.
Stay Connected and Informed
Subscribe to Heading Forward, the TBI Council e-newsletter, to receive ongoing information about TBI support groups and events. Once you enter your email and click submit, scroll down until you see News and Resources and select Traumatic Brain Injury Council.
DSHS/TBI Council sponsors some in-person support groups, while others are offered by community organizations. Support groups offer community and information, not clinical therapy. Note: Support groups listed below that are not sponsored by DSHS/TBI Council have no affiliation and are not endorsed by DSHS/TBI Council. Access at own discretion.