Washington TBI SOS officially launched on September 1, 2026. We are proud to welcome our founding support groups and community partners.
Washington TBI SOS
Traumatic Brain Injury System of Support
Support for people with traumatic brain injury, their families, and their caregivers across Washington State.
Washington TBI SOS helps people living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) find help close to home. We also support the families and caregivers who care for them.
Free support groups, community activities, and one-to-one peer mentoring are running across Washington State. Tell us how you would like to take part, and we will be in touch about what is available near you.
How would you like to take part?
Not sure where to start?
- Support groups
- Meet regularly with others who understand brain injury, led by a trained facilitator. Talk, share, and learn ways to cope.
- Peer support partner
- One trained partner, matched one-to-one with you, who has lived experience of brain injury.
- Community events and activities
- Take part in everyday community life: recreation, classes, volunteering, and social events, with support as needed.
Get support
- I want to attend a support groupJoin others living with a brain injury at a local or virtual support group.Get started
- I want a peer support partnerBe matched one-to-one with a trained peer who understands brain injury.Get started
- I want to participate in community eventsTake part in social events, recreation, and activities in your community.Get started
Give support
- I'm interested in becoming a TBI SOS support group facilitatorHelp lead a support group in your community. We provide the training.Get started
- I'm interested in becoming a TBI SOS peer support specialistUse your own experience to support others on their recovery journey.Get started
- I want to provide community activities with TBI SOSOffer an event or activity that welcomes people with brain injury.Get started
Our founding community partners
We are proud to welcome our founding support groups and community partners. Their leadership and local expertise are helping build a stronger statewide network of support for individuals and families affected by TBI.
Partner Spotlight
Valerie Wootton
Facilitator
- Everett Brain Injury Support Group
- Stanwood/Camano Brain Injury Support Group
If you run a support group, or your organization works with people living with brain injury, we would like to hear from you.
What is Washington TBI SOS?
A traumatic brain injury can change daily life in ways that are hard to face alone. Washington TBI SOS is a statewide effort, run by the Center on Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT) at the University of Oregon for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), to connect people affected by TBI with others who understand.
Free brain injury events and training
We also offer free events and training through the TBI Events Portal. It is home to the Brain Injury Conference-Workshop Series, sponsored by DSHS and the TBI Council of Washington. Join a live session, or watch past recordings and earn a certificate of completion, with PDU credit for most sessions.
