Contact Us:
HeatherLynn Bahme
BS (Retired U.S.Army)
Brain Injury & Recovery-TBI Program Manager
Office: 509-828-0449
Heather.bahme@dva.wa.gov
Email the Brain Injury & Recovery-TBI Program at: braininjuryrecovery@dva.wa.gov
Meetings:
Virtual Forward2Gether Peer Group Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
🧠 Forward2Gether Peer Group Schedule 2026 Our Forward2Gether Peer Group typically meets on the second Tuesday of each month
January 13th
February 10th
March10th
April 14th
May 12th
June 9th
July 14th
August 11th
September 15th
October 13th
November 10th
December 15th
Additional Information:
Agenda:2026
- January: Theme: Building Bridges with Your Support Network Exploring how to communicate needs, set boundaries, and strengthen relationships. + Resource Spotlight: Angel Flight West- Jennifer Cooper
- February: Theme: Finding Your Voice: Self‑Advocacy in 2026 Empowering participants to speak up in medical, family, and workplace settings. + Resource Spotlight: TBD
- March: Theme: Family Bridges: Strengthening Relationships After Brain Injury-Focus on rebuilding trust, communication, and connection within families. Great for mixed groups of survivors and caregivers. + Resource Spotlight: TBD
News:
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Your Brain Injury and Recovery Program is hosting monthly Virtual Peer Groups for Veterans and Military Families and First Responders.
Our Veteran Peer Groups assist participants in overcoming obstacles by providing experienced guidance and encouraging general problem-solving abilities.
- We welcome veterans, military families and caregivers.
- All educational peer groups will be conducted virtually. A trained Veteran Peer Group Facilitator(s) will lead each group.
- To learn more about the Brain Injury and Recovery Program, visit Brain Injury & Recovery-TBI Program | WDVA
Please complete this Registration Form if you plan to attend virtually. A Microsoft Teams link will be emailed to all registered participants on the day of the event, prior to the 6:00 PM start time.
Healing happens in community. Our virtual Forward2Gether Peer Groups create a space where veterans living with brain injury can connect, share, and support one another alongside the families who walk with them. Join us online and be part of the conversation.