Brain Injury & Recovery-TBI Program

The WDVA Brain Injury & Recovery Program supports Washington veterans living with brain injury, diagnosed or not. We provide resources, guidance, and advocacy to help veterans access the care they need.

That means that we:

• Offer one-on-one support to veterans navigating brain injury.
• Connect veterans with trusted resources and referrals.
• Champion the groups and agencies making a difference for our veteran community.
• Provide training and guidance to any organization, summit, or event seeking to better support veterans living with brain injury or related symptoms.

Why we do it:

Veterans face brain injuries more often than civilians, especially the kind that go unnoticed. These injuries may not seem “serious,” so they’re often left untreated. As a result, many veterans carry invisible wounds without knowing they need care.

Common causes include blast exposure during deployments and TBIs from training or missions. Even without visible harm, these injuries can lead to lasting effects like migraines, memory loss, emotional challenges, and light sensitivity. They also increase the risk of substance use, homelessness, and suicide. Many veterans don’t realize their symptoms stem from a brain injury.

Upcoming Training & Meetings:

Forward2Gether Peer Groups: Once a month, next virtual group Tuesday January 13th, 2026

Learn more about our Monthly Peer Groups here.

Resources: 

• VA - Make the Connection
• DSHS WA TBI Strategic Partnership Advisory Council 
• http://comics.tbi.washington.edu/ 
• http://www.caregiver.va.gov/
• http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/
• http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/traumatic-brain-injury.asp
• Brain Injury Alliance of Washington State
• WDVA Behavioral Health Provider List
• https://www.concussionalliance.org/veterans/
• RehabNet
• The Hummingbird Project