In Words and Pictures: Eastern Washington TBI Retreat May 2019

The spring trademark weather of bright blue skies and warm sunshine of Eastern Washington, beckoned a special group last weekend to relax, reflect, and recharge.  Our first TBI camping retreat was held from May 9 through May 12, 2019 at Liberty Lake Regional Park in Spokane County in Eastern Washington. The camping trip was designed (more…)

BEST Artist Spotlight: Jennifer McCarthy

The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is thrilled to be participating in a community art installation at the Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) this fall. Work will be displayed in Tacoma Art Museum’s TAM Local: Community Art Space for the Superhero show from October 16, 2019 to December 26, 2019. We will have an opening reception Thursday, October 17, 2019 in the TAM Community Art (more…)

Super Washington State News

Recently, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed legislation (ESSB 5127) that will increase funding to support traumatic brain injury survivors across the state.  To learn more about the the bill, click here.  To view a video of the bill signing, click here.  To view photos of the bill signing, click here.  We applaud the hard (more…)

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Brain health and wellness goes hand in hand with mental health.  May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Here are just a few of the facts about mental health:  Studies have shown that people with traumatic brain injuries are four times more likely to have mental health challenges.  Here are just a few links to start (more…)

BEST Superhero of the Month for April 2019

  It’s been two years since the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) began the BEST Superhero of the Month recognition award, and this month, April 2019, we have a first!  BEST will be honoring an entire TEAM of superheroes for our first team award.  We are thrilled to present the BEST Superhero of the Month (more…)