| The guide provides information on brain injury
and disability related services that are available in Washington. Also
included is information on federal, state, county, and local agencies.
The Guide contains descriptions of services in each section and information
on how to access them.
This guide is intended for anyone with a Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI,
their family and friends, or anyone who works with people with TBI in Washington
State. The table of contents will help you find information quickly. This
book may be used by individuals with brain injuries, family members, and
friends looking for help and resources. Rehabilitation professionals may
use this book to help find resources for their clients,
Narration about each topic has been added at the beginning of each section.
These narratives describe the subject covered in that section and explain
why people with TBI might benefit from the services in that section.
These resources deal with some issues common to TBI. Some address the
aftereffects of TBI, be they sensory, motor or neural. Others help with
general consumer issues such as health, respite, and rehabilitation, in-home
care, support groups, and assistive technology to name a few.
Following are some organizations that may be useful to persons with
TBI, their families, caregivers, and the professional service providers.
Of course, as with any other consumer item, it’s wise to remember the tremendous
individuality of head injury and to realize that what may help one, or
many, or even most people with TBI may not work for yourself/family member/client.
But once again, if one avenue of help doesn’t perform as expected, another
may well "do the job".
Agencies or resources are listed in alphabetical order rather than in
order of importance.
Many direct service providers who may be in your area are not listed.
The organizations listed are statewide organizations that should be able
to put you in touch with service providers and other resources in your
area.
We do not endorse any of the services nor make any guarantees regarding
the information or services included in this directory.
The guide gives you information on the entire range of TBI services
in Washington.
This guide was made possible
by a grant from:
Washington Traumatic Brain Injury Model System
Department of Social and Health Services
Aging and Disabilities Services Administration
PO Box 45600
Olympia WA 98504-5600
Table of Contents
1. Adult
Day Health & Respite Programs - INTRO
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
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Overnight care
2. Advocacy and Legal - INTRO
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
3. Alcohol and Drug Issues - INTRO
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
4. Assistive Technology and Adaptive Equipment - INTRO
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
5. Caregiver Support and Resources - INTRO
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
6. Educational opportunities: learn about brain injury - INTRO
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
7. Financial and Medical Assistance – State and Federal Government Benefits
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INTRO
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
8. Independent Living Centers - INTRO
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
9. Information and Referral Services - INTRO
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
10. In-home Care and Housing - Options for Living Arrangements - INTRO
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
11. Mental Health Supports and Crisis Programs - INTRO
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
12. Rehabilitation and Physical and Cognitive - INTRO
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
13. Rehabilitation Vocational - INTRO
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
14. Special Ed - Public Schooling and Public Law - INTRO
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
15. Support Groups for Individuals and/or Families
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
16. Transportation - INTRO
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
17. Veterans Programs and Services - INTRO
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
18. Glossary of Terms - INTRO
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Eastern Washington
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Westerm Washington
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