The In-Person Coffee social is exactly what it sounds like, a good old fashioned get together to sip coffee and enjoy light hearted conversation with survivors, family members, caregivers and volunteers.  We enjoy ourselves with laughter and good company while combating isolation by building a community network of friends and support.

Upcoming Dates: 

October 29, 2024  |  November 26, 2024  |  December 31, 2024

Please Note:

Cancellation is rare and usually only for transportation safety or holidays. Please watch your email the day before and the day of in the unlikely event of cancellation.

Contact:
Fern
info@bic-nw.org
503-208-4533 (general BIC-NW line)

Who should come?

  • Anyone with an ABI/TBI
  • Family
  • Friends
  • Caregivers/Support persons
  • Board Members & Other Volunteers
  • Professionals and Ally organizations

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

Please note: If you are particularly sensitive to light and/or sound, please consider wearing hearing protection and/or eye protection. The lights are fluorescent and there are many humans in a small area. Conversation may get a bit noisy as we have a good time together.

Do I need to register?

Nope! Just show up and join us. First time participants will be required to sign a waiver.

What:

Roughly a 2-hour light-hearted  coffee and conversation break with old and new friends.

Where:

Brain Injury Connections Northwest

1411 SW Morrison St,
Portland, OR 97205

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Eu9FqCtNWp5Dkqew6 

When:

The last Tuesday of every month

Once a month, year round

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Accessibility:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Chairs provided

If you are particularly sensitive to light and/or sound, please consider wearing hearing protection and/or eye protection. The lights are fluorescent and there are many humans in a small area. Conversation may get a bit noisy as we have a good time together.

Public transit

Our office is located downtown at the corner of SW Morrison st and SW 14th Ave and is near several bus lines with a short walk/transit. Bus and Light Rail lines marked in purple squares with a B below on the map.

🚍Bus line # 15 takes you to the corner of SW Alder and SW 14th Ave and also SW Morrison and SW 12th Ave

🚍Bus line # 63 takes you to the corner of SW Morrison and SW 12th Ave

🚍Bus line # 20 takes you to the corner of W Burnside St and SW 15th Ave with a bit of an uphill walk/transit

🚍Light Rail MAX blue line and MAX red line will take you to Providence Park at SW Yamhill St and SW 17th Ave.

🚍Bus lines # 18, 24, 26, 287, 288 and 292 will take you to the corner of SW Morrison St and SW 18th Ave

Parking

Street parking is available nearby with a short walk. Some uphill/downhill walking may be required, depending on where you find a spot. Portland Parking Pay Kiosks are in various locations nearby parking spots.

Bus and Light Rail lines marked in purple squares with a B on the map.