Brainstormers is an in-person monthly support group meeting for Acquired Brain Injury survivors to connect with other survivors.  Everyone will get the chance to share their thoughts and feelings in response to a thought-provoking question while building community and preventing isolation. 

This meeting is for support, sharing, conversation, and some fun. On occasion we will have an educational speaker and a holiday potluck party at the end of the year.

Upcoming Dates: 

October 26, 2024  |  November 23, 2024  |  December 28, 2024
January 25, 2025   |  February 22, 2025    |  March 22, 2025

Please Note:

It is rare that there is a cancellation, but in the case of a holiday or extreme weather, please reach
out to Stephen or Susan.

Contact: 

Stephen
stephenmwright06@gmail.com or brainstormers@bic-nw.org
503-816-2510

Or

Susan
scpioneer69@gmail.com
503-208-4533 (general BIC-NW Line)

Who should come?

While the meetings are survivor-focused, everyone is welcome to join.

  • Anyone with an Acquired Brain Injury
  • Family
  • Friends
  • Caregivers/Support persons
  • Board Members & Other Volunteers
  • Professionals and Ally Organizations
  • Students from Partner Colleges

What to bring?

  • Yourself and a support person if needed (This is an in-person event)
  • Friend or family member if you’d like
  • A snack if you have severe food restrictions

Do I need to register?

Nope! Just show up and join us. We will ask you to sign in when you arrive.

What:

2-hour support and conversation meeting with snacks and a break in the middle.

Where:

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center 

501 N. Graham St, Portland, OR 97227

Conference Room West
Behind the main entrance in the brick building.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/k7hBsG2EwsNdLj1MA

When:

4th Saturday of the month

Once a month, year round

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a break at 11:00 a.m.

Accessibility:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Chairs provided
  • If you are particularly sensitive to sound please consider bringing hearing protection. While it is
    not a loud environment, discussions can get loud if everyone is socializing and emergency
    vehicles may pass by.

Public transit

🚍Bus #24 will take you to N Kerby Ave & Graham St and is the closest bus stop to the Conference Center building. This bus stop is marked on the map below with an orange circle around the Ⓑ

If you would like a longer walk to the building:
🚍Bus # 4, 24 & 44 will take you to N Vancouver Ave & N Knott Street and also N Vancouver and N Stanton Street by Dawson Park. These bus stops are marked on the map below with a Ⓑ

Parking

You can park for free in the Public Parking Structure #2 at the corner of N Kirby Ave & N Graham St. The structure is directly across N Graham from the main entrance and the conference center.

Map link to Public Parking Structure #2 https://maps.app.goo.gl/RbP3mpB7Y5NB8VAf7 

For a facility map please visit https://www.legacyhealth.org/-/media/Files/PDF/Locations/Maps/English/EMC-Campus-Map.pdf 

Meeting hall and parking structure highlighted below by orange arrows.
Bus stop circled orange.