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.
BENTON COUNTY
- Richland – Kadlec Neurological Resource Center TBI Support Group
Contact: (509) 943-8455 or knrc@kadlec.org
CLARK COUNTY
- Vancouver – TBI4LIFE Support Group
Contact: Eric at (564) 208-1641 or tbi4lifenonprofit@gmail.com
KING COUNTY
- Seattle – Seattle Super Survivors
Contact: logistics@braintreetherapies.com - Seattle – Imaginal Network
Contact: Janet (206) 547-2526 or janet@imaginal.network
*Funded by TBI Council
KITSAP COUNTY
- 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
MASON COUNTY
- Shelton – Mason County TBI Support Group
Contact: Monica at mvinson@masongeneral.com
SNOHOMISH COUNTY
- Everett – TBI Support Group
Contact: Valerie at (360) 961-5899 or Lauri at (360) 387-6773
SPOKANE COUNTY
- 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
THURSTON COUNTY
- Olympia – Olympia TBI Support Group
Contact: Laura at (360) 709-0601
WENATCHEE COUNTY
- Wenatchee – Confluence Health Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group
Contact: Sophie.gresh@confluencehealth.org
YAKIMA COUNTY
- 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.