Washington Traumatic Brain Injury Strategic Partnership Advisory Council

The Traumatic Brain Injury Strategic Partnership Advisory Council of Washington State (TBI Council) was created to support the TBI community (RCW 74.31). It consists of 25 members from public and private sectors, individuals with TBI and their family members, medical and human service providers, caregivers, sovereign tribal nations, and state agencies.

The TBI Council partners with and advises the Department of Social and Health Services and other state agencies to:

• Spread awareness and education about TBI and prevention. 
• Identify and advise on needs and gaps in TBI services, resources, and programs.
• Create partnerships and coordinate across public/private sectors. 

The TBI Council believes both comprehensive, and healthy community planning, is needed to best serve the needs of our TBI communities in Washington state. Updated every two years, the Comprehensive Plan is a roadmap addressing the unique needs of residents impacted by TBI. 

DSHS and the TBI Council are committed to supporting the TBI community by continually adjusting and evolving with data-driven planning, strategic partnerships and building a strong foundation that provides statewide support. Revenue is generated through a $5 fee collected from traffic infractions managed by DSHS. 

TBI Council Comprehensive Statewide Plan (2025)

TBI Council Community Report FY24

TBI Council One-Page 

Heading Forward: TBI monthly e-newsletter.  Once you enter your email address and click submit, scroll down until you see “News and Resources” and select “Traumatic Brain Injury Council”.

TBI Council Cornerstones Framework of Focus

TBI Council Equity Framework 

Washington State Board Appointments 

The TBI Council serves in a strategic partnership advisory capacity to the Governor, the Legislature, and the Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services.  Apply to serve.

TBI Council sponsored studies, reports, research 

• The Lived Experiences with Traumatic Brain Injury - Eastern Washington University (2017) 
• TBI in Washington: 2021-2023 Experiences and Trends with Services and Supports Assessment
• Traumatic Brain Injury in Corrections, TBI Pilot-to-Program Project Report

Washington State TBI Strategic Partnerships Advisory Council Meetings 

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the TBI office by emailing melanie.mcguire@dshs.wa.gov no later than 2 weeks before the date of the meeting.

Current Bylaws | Updated Bylaws | Meeting, Date, Time and Zoom information posted on May 2025 Agenda

TBI Council Meetings