The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) was honored to participate in the 2019 Saying It Out Loud all-day conference at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center on April 29, 2019 in Tacoma, Washington. The conference,  now in it’s 18th year, was hosted by the Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) Behavioral Health Administration’s (BHA) Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) educates participants on how to better serve lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and questioning plus communities.

Source: Flyer from event Facebook page.

The theme of conference was Beyond the Binary and focused on behavioral health. 

BEST had the opportunity to share information, resources and great conversation about brain health and wellness, brain injury awareness, support, resources and more with many community members throughout the day. 

BEST Executive Director, Gloria Kraegel, at the BEST Conference Exhibit Table (photo: K. Thompson)
Photo: K Thompson BEST Facebook page story 4/29/19.

Along with the beautiful spring sunshine streaming through the convention center windows, there was a spirit of care, support, and learning that was just as warm and lovely as the sun. 

Thank you, Saying It Out Loud for the BEST day!Â