Traumatic brain injury affects different people in different degrees, but everyone with TBI experiences similar emotions. Dealing with TBI is challenging for both the patient and his or her family, but sharing your experiences with people who have had similar experiences can help. TBI support groups provide the opportunity to make friends and learn more about TBI.
Different TBI support groups have different focuses, so check out several, if possible, to see which one best meets your needs. Some TBI support groups emphasize learning about TBI, while others emphasize offering adaptive recreational opportunities for TBI patients. Some groups have meetings for patients and separate meetings for caregivers and family members, while others invite any one interested in TBI to the same meeting.
We have tried to make the following list as complete as possible Since support groups change or disband without warning we advise you to call before traveling to the group’s meeting place for the first time. If you cannot find a group in your area, you may wish to start one. Information about starting your own TBI support group can be obtained from the Brain Injury Association of Idaho: https://www.biaid.org/
Boise
Treasure Valley Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. Call for more details.
Meeting place:
Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital
600 North Robbins Road
Boise, Idaho 83702
Contacts:
Greg Meyer 208-489-4963
Kathy Smith, 208-367-8962
kathsmit@sarmc.org
Coeur D’Alene
Eastern Washington/North Idaho Veterans Brain Injury Support Group:
This group meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to8:30 p.m.
Meeting place:
Kootenai Medical Center
2003 Lincoln Way
Coeur D’Alene, Idaho 83814
Contact:
Pocatello
Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets every first Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m.
Meet place:
Life, Inc.
640 Pershing Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83201
Contact:
Tracy Martin 208-232-2747
tracyfm@velocitus.net
Twin Falls
Magic Valley Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets every third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please call before you come, as dates and times are liable to change.
Meeting place:
Magic Valley Regional Medical Center
Outpatient Rehab
560 Shoupe Ave. W.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Contacts:
Keran Juker 208-737-2126
Tracy Martin 208-232-2747