Brain Injury Connections Northwest

Summer is ramping up and we are totally ready for it 😍
We have virtual and in-person gatherings all month long. We are looking forward to the East Portland Sunday Parkways event, be sure to swing into our table to say hi 👋

We are only a couple weeks away from the first 2026 Portland Sunday Parkways walk and ride! Pencil us in for Sunday, May 17th at 11:45 to 2:30.

We are looking forward to having you join us this year and enjoy some sunshine, friendship, local Portland vibes and a gentle scoot around closed streets.

Be sure to stop by our booth and say hi!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Brain injury affects more than just our physical bodies. Brain injury can change how we feel, act and interact with our environment around us.

Navigating the Brain injury itself can be overwhelming, but the feelings of loss and isolation for both the survivor and their friends, family and caregivers often can be more than we should ever carry alone.

While social support groups do not replace professional help, they can help you to get plugged into a community that understands what you're going through.

Pair social groups like we have here at Brain Injury Connections - Northwest with the mental health support of a professional or those at and you have a solid step towards tools and community.

We have a couple of fun summer this month!

May 17th we have our first 2026 Portland Sunday Parkways and we are also hosting a table at the Milauwakie Farmer's market! 

Be sure to come say hi at one of our many in-person and virtual meetings, we'd love to have you.

We have a few opportunities to get out and move our bodies together with the 2026 Portland Sunday Parkways! Be sure to mark your calendars for all 4 walk/rides. If you have any questions or would like to lead/co-lead one of the groups be sure to reach out to Karl at [email protected].

Southwest Portland Sunday, May 17

East Portland Sunday, June 28

North Portland Sunday, August 2

Downtown Portland Sunday Sept 13

We have a lot going on this month!

⚽️🏐We have a special event at Clackamas Community College, an exhibition game put on by Adaptive Sports. It is Free to attend, Friday, April 10 at 5:30 pm.

🎨🧘‍♀️As of 4/3 we still have a few spots in our Virtual set for Art on the Brain, and a couple spots in our upcoming yoga classes.

We've got more details in the linktree 😃

Brain Injury Awareness Month is almost over, but our work isn't anywhere close to done...

Earlier this month, we shared how brain injury can change a life in an instant — and how the need for connection continues long after medical care ends.

As we near the close of Brain Injury Awareness Month, we wanted to reach out once more to thank you for being part of this community — and to share just how meaningful your support continues to be.

Since January 1st alone, we have welcomed over 1,000 program visits and several new folks into our community. If this momentum continues, we are on track to surpass 4,000 visits this year — each one a meaningful moment of connection and healing.

These moments matter. They are conversations that ease isolation, laughter that brings lightness back into difficult days, and spaces where people feel understood — often for the first time since their injury.

Recovery from a brain injury doesn’t stop, and neither do we. Every day, someone new is looking for support, unsure where to turn. We remain committed to being there — with free, accessible programs that ensure no one has to navigate this journey alone.

If you’ve already given, thank you. Your support is already making a difference. If you’ve been considering it, there’s still time to be part of this work.

We’re grateful to have you alongside us.

What an amazing event! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at After Dark. We had an amazing time and had opportunity to smile with over 1200 brain curious folks 😍

Our next Table event will be at Clackamas Community College for their Third Annual Accessible All Stars exhibition game on April 10 at 5:30 pm.

Brain injuries are unique to each person who has survived one. No matter how "big" or "small" the injury may have been, the symptoms can vary widely person to person. 

You may hear someone say, "If you've seen one brain injury, you've seen one brain injury". This encapsulates the individualized nature of a brain injury.

Two folks who have suffered the same degree of a concussion can have wildly different short and long term impact. Person 1 may experience light sensitivity for a short time and a few occasional headaches. Person 2 may experience persistent dizziness and personality changes.

Our educational ask to our community is to *never assume* someone is either capable--or incapable--of doing something as a result of their brain injury.

We have a lot going on this month and also hosting a booth over in Gresham 😍😍

Be sure to come say hi at any of our virtual or in person events.