Resources
Organizations & Community Resources
Brain Northwest is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness, support, and providing hope for those affected by brain injury.
Pushing Boundaries' mission is to provide intensive exercise therapy that strengthens and supports people living with paralysis, and their families, to maximize health and improve quality of life. They serve anyone who is living with paralysis or another neurological movement disorder. Primary diagnoses include: Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Cerebral Palsy.
Imaginal Network offers support and safe space for people navigating life after brain injury. Through programs designed to honor people’s current capabilities, we discover new possibilities for living with changed brains. Programs include support groups, art groups, yoga, and career and vocational groups.
Brain Injury Connections Northwest (BIC-NW) is well equipped to help guide survivors and their loved ones, because we have deep knowledge of the latest resources designed to improve their lives. Based in Portland, OR.
The Neurological Vocational Services Unit (NVSU) is dedicated to providing comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services for individuals living with neurological conditions, such as Autism, Brain Injuries, Epilepsy, ADHD, Multiple Sclerosis, Post-Concussive Syndrome, Stroke, Visual Impairment, etc.
Sarah Bellum's Bakery & Workshop is located in Portland, OR. It is a social enterprise bakery that supports adults with acquired brain injury to return to work and life by baking delicious, hand-crafted cupcakes.
Recommended Products & Books
Swallowing / Dysphagia
SimplyThick EasyMix bottle and pump is designed for simple, quick use in situations that require maximum flexibility in thickening. The bottle can be used for all 3 consistencies: nectar, honey, and pudding. Mixing directions are on the bottle label.
Each 6g packet thickens 4 ounces of liquid to a mildly thick (nectar) consistency, making them perfect for on-the-go use or quick preparation at home. Designed for individuals with dysphagia needing Level 2 thickness.
These 12g packets are formulated to thicken 4 ounces of liquid to a moderately thick (honey) consistency, providing a convenient solution for those requiring Level 3 thickness of their beverages.
Cognitive Support & Organization Aids
Designed to reduce sensory overload, these comfortable earplugs help you stay focused in loud or distracting environments.
An easy way to automate lamps, appliances, or reminders by using a smartphone app or voice control.
A simple tool to sort medications by day and time so you can stay on schedule with your health needs.
Helps you plan out meals for the week to reduce decision fatigue and support healthy daily habits.
An easy-to-use weekly planner that helps you stay organized and focused without the pressure of specific calendar dates.
A voice-activated device that helps with everyday tasks like setting reminders, managing routines, and playing music hands-free.
Books
A compassionate workbook that helps brain injury survivors reflect, heal, and rebuild their lives with purpose and hope.
A powerful story from a brain scientist who experienced a stroke that offers hope, insight, and healing to others in recovery.
Support Groups
TBI Support Groups
Anacortes Brain Injury Support Group
Contact: Libby Lewis, SLP
Email: libby@breakthrough-speech.com
Phone: 360-230-8010
Date/Time of Meeting:
3rd Thursday of each month | 6:30-8:00 pm
Tacoma Brain Injury Support Group
Phone: 253-627-9990
Date/Time of Meeting: Third Thursday of the month 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Center Brain Injury Support Group
Brain Injury Virtual Support Group – every fourth Tuesday from 3-4pm
Contact: Email slrsupportgroups@providence.org
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EvergreenHealth – Living Well After Stroke
Contact: Dr. Tempe Evans, PsyD
Email: twevans@evergreenhealthcare.org
First Wednesday of every month from 1pm-2pm
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Kitsap Brain Injury Support Group – Online
Zoom meetings will be on 2nd Thursday of each month 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Zoom meetings peer support “koffee klatch” check in each Monday at 10 a.m.
Register Here: Kitsap Brain Injury
Wallingford Brain Injury Support Group – Virtual
Contact: Janet Novinger
Email: janet@imaginal.network
Phone: 206-547-2526
First Tuesday of every month from 4-5:30pm
Fourth Monday of every month from 12pm-1:30pm
Puyallup Caregiver Support Group
Contact: Jeanne
Email: Jesalvini@hotmail.com
Date/Time of Meeting: 1st Tuesday of every month 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Olympia TBI Support Group Meeting
Contact: Dr. Laura Damer-White
Email: laura@neurosouthsound.com
Phone: 360-709-0601
Date/Time of Meeting: 1st Tuesday of each month 6 – 8 p.m.
Seattle Free Gentle Yoga for People with Traumatic Brain Injuries
Contact: Janet Novinger
Email: janet@imaginal.network
Phone: 206-547-2526
Fridays from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Stroke Support Groups
Anacortes Stroke Support Group
Contact: Libby Lewis, SLP
Email: libby@breakthrough-speech.com
Phone: 360-230-8010
3rd Thursday of each month | 2:30pm-4:00pm
St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Center Stroke Support Group
Email: slrsupportgroups@providence.org
Phone: 509-473-6681
Every third Thursday from 3-4pm
Young Adult Stroke Survivors
Contact: Mr. Scott Brody
Email: brody.anamco@gmail.com
Third Saturday of the month starting at 1pm
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