Trauma Intervention Program of Northern Nevada

Trauma Intervention Program of Northern Nevada TIP of Northern Nevada – Helping People on the Worst Day of Their Lives. Volunteer-powered. Community-focused. TIP volunteers are available 24/7/365. Nevada.

Providing 24/7 emotional first aid and compassionate support when it matters most. "Thank you for being there on the worst day of my life." ~TIP client following the death of her toddler. TIP volunteers are called to emergency scenes by public safety personnel to assist family members after a sudden death, suicide, drowning, crime, & other traumatic events. This program benefits our community in a number of ways, including saving the emergency response system time & money, involving citizen volunteers in public safety, & providing a valuable service to survivors of tragedy who are often experiencing the worst hours of their lives. "The TIP program is extremely helpful to law enforcement & is an excellent intermediary for both emergency responder & victim/family needs." ~ Detective Digesti, Washoe County Sheriff's Office

"TIP has certainly become a resource our department & officers on the street count on to support us in caring for citizens in N. I believe their work is an invaluable asset to our community." ~Lori Fralick, Victim Assistance Office Supervisor, Reno Police Dept.

💬 Feedback Friday 💬This week’s feedback is a powerful reminder that TIP volunteers don’t just support families in crisis...
09/25/2026

💬 Feedback Friday 💬

This week’s feedback is a powerful reminder that TIP volunteers don’t just support families in crisis — their presence can also help first responders manage incredibly difficult scenes with greater calm, communication, and care.

We’re grateful to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office for recognizing TIP volunteer Jeremy for the patience, kindness, empathy, and knowledge he brought to this call.
When a family is overwhelmed by grief or trauma, having someone who can slow things down, explain what is happening, and offer steady support can make a tremendous difference for everyone involved.

Jeremy, thank you for showing up with compassion, professionalism, and heart. Your work matters, and we’re grateful to have you representing TIP of Northern Nevada. ❤️




Washoe County Sheriff's Office

Sometimes, the right person is simply on call at the right time. ❤️Ask almost any longtime TIP volunteer and they’ll pro...
09/25/2026

Sometimes, the right person is simply on call at the right time. ❤️

Ask almost any longtime TIP volunteer and they’ll probably tell you: there are calls that stay with you. Calls where, somehow, the volunteer who responds has exactly the right experience, the right words, or simply the right presence for the people who need them.
From the earliest days of Trauma Intervention Programs, Founder Wayne Fortin noticed the same thing. No one was intentionally matching volunteers to certain situations, yet again and again it seemed that the “right volunteer for the right call” was the one who was dispatched. Eventually, TIP affectionately gave that mysterious helping hand a name: “The Big Dispatcher in the Sky.”

Maybe you call it coincidence. Maybe luck. Maybe divine timing. Maybe something else entirely.

Whatever you call it, there are moments in this work when it feels like something bigger than us has placed the right person exactly where they needed to be.

And perhaps that is also one of the most humbling parts of being a TIP volunteer. We train. We prepare. We show up. We give our time and our hearts to strangers experiencing some of the worst moments of their lives—but we also recognize that this work has never been about us. It is about being willing and available to serve when someone needs us. That spirit of humility and service is exactly what Wayne described as part of TIP’s foundation.

For decades, The Big Dispatcher in the Sky has been part of TIP’s story.
And if you’ve served long enough, there’s a good chance you have a story of your own. ❤️

❤️ Resource Round Up: Housing ServicesEveryone deserves a safe place to call home. This week's TIPNNV Resource Round Up ...
09/24/2026

❤️ Resource Round Up: Housing Services

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. This week's TIPNNV Resource Round Up highlights organizations providing shelter, transitional housing, and support services throughout Northern Nevada.

🏠 Housing Services:

❤️ CARES Campus
Emergency shelter for men, women, couples, and pets
📞 (775) 329-4141

❤️ Eddy House
Services for homeless and at-risk youth
📞 (775) 384-1129

❤️ Health Care for Homeless Vets
📞 (775) 324-6600

❤️ Hope Springs (NN HOPES)
Bridge housing and medical services
📞 (775) 786-4673

❤️ Hosanna Home
Christian home for women in transition
📞 (775) 232-5416

❤️ Men's Crossroads
Supportive housing for men
📞 (775) 785-4006

❤️ Nevada Youth Empowerment
Housing for youth ages 18-24
📞 (775) 747-2073

❤️ Our Place
Housing for women and children
📞 (775) 327-7501

❤️ ReSTART
Housing, counseling, and life skills
📞 (775) 324-2622

❤️ RPD HELP Officer Program
Assistance reconnecting people with family and support systems
📞 (775) 321-8330

❤️ Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission
Long-term housing for women
📞 (775) 323-0386
24/7: (775) 329-0485

❤️ VOA Resource Center
📞 (775) 657-4675

❤️ Step 2
Transitional housing and recovery support
📞 (775) 787-9411

❤️ Village on Sage Street
Temporary housing for adults
📞 (775) 499-5198

❤️ Women's Crossroads
Housing for women and women with children
📞 (775) 328-2700

💙 Housing provides stability, dignity, and hope.

📖 Find these and many more resources in the TIP Northern Nevada Resource Guide at TIPNNV.org.

❤️ There is no “typical” TIP volunteer.TIP volunteers come from different backgrounds, different careers, different stag...
09/24/2026

❤️ There is no “typical” TIP volunteer.

TIP volunteers come from different backgrounds, different careers, different stages of life, and different experiences—but they are united by one thing: a heart for helping people in crisis.

You don’t have to be a first responder. You don’t have to be a counselor. You don’t have to have all the answers.

You just need to be willing to listen, remain calm, show compassion, respect others, work as part of a team, and be there when someone needs support the most.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you could make a difference in someone’s darkest moment, the answer may be yes.

Our next TIP Volunteer Training Academy begins November 12.

We provide the training. You bring the heart. ❤️

Learn more and apply at TIPNNV.org/volunteer

“Grief is the price we pay for love.” 💙Grief exists because love existed first.It is the ache left behind by a person, a...
09/23/2026

“Grief is the price we pay for love.” 💙

Grief exists because love existed first.

It is the ache left behind by a person, a relationship, a memory, or a life that mattered deeply. And while grief may change over time, the love connected to it does not disappear.

At TIP, we meet people in some of the earliest and most painful moments of loss. We cannot take away that grief, but we can offer compassion, support, resources, and a steady presence while they begin to face what comes next.

Because sometimes the most meaningful thing we can do is simply remind someone:

You do not have to carry this moment alone.

When tragedy happens, first responders rush in to protect lives, secure the scene, and handle the emergency.But when the...
09/23/2026

When tragedy happens, first responders rush in to protect lives, secure the scene, and handle the emergency.

But when the immediate danger has passed, the people affected are often left standing in the middle of a life that suddenly looks completely different.
That’s where TIP comes in.

TIP volunteers respond alongside our first responder partners to support survivors during some of the hardest moments they will ever face.

We listen when the world feels chaotic.
We comfort when words are hard to find.
We help with practical next steps when everything feels overwhelming.
And most importantly, we remind people they do not have to face tragedy alone.

From Reno to communities throughout Northern Nevada, TIP is proud to serve the people who call this place home and to stand beside the first responders who care for them every day.

Stronger together. Nevada strong. ❤️

Citizens Helping Citizens in Crisis.

You can also follow on Instagram to see more. 😎
09/22/2026

You can also follow on Instagram to see more. 😎

📣 Your community needs people who are willing to show up.TIP of Northern Nevada is recruiting for our next Volunteer Tra...
09/22/2026

📣 Your community needs people who are willing to show up.

TIP of Northern Nevada is recruiting for our next Volunteer Training Academy beginning November 12.

Our volunteers respond during moments of crisis to provide comfort, resources, and a calm presence for individuals and families who may be experiencing one of the hardest days of their lives.

You don’t need special experience to get started. You need compassion, reliability, and a willingness to learn. We’ll provide the training and support you need to serve with confidence.

If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to give back, build new skills, and become part of a team that truly makes a difference, this may be your opportunity.
Different backgrounds. Different stories. One mission.

Learn more and apply at TIPNNV.org/volunteer ❤️

Some moments stay with families forever. In the middle of shock, grief, and unimaginable pain, our volunteers show up wi...
09/22/2026

Some moments stay with families forever. In the middle of shock, grief, and unimaginable pain, our volunteers show up with compassion, calm, and support when it is needed most.

This feedback about Jeremy is a powerful reminder of why emotional first aid matters. Sometimes just having someone there to listen, guide, and help carry the weight of the moment can make all the difference. ❤️

Thank you, Jeremy, for serving with such heart and compassion.

Mission Monday 💙Sometimes helping doesn’t look like having Sometimes helping doesn’t look like having right words.Some...
09/21/2026

Mission Monday 💙

Sometimes helping doesn’t look like having Sometimes helping doesn’t look like having right words.

Sometimes it looks like sitting quietly beside someone whose entire world just changed.

Finding them a glass of water.

Helping make a phone call they never imagined they would have to make.

Answering the same question more than once because shock makes it hard to process anything.

Making sure they aren’t alone while they wait for family or friends to arrive.

TIP volunteers cannot change what happened.

But in some of life’s hardest moments, we can make sure someone doesn’t have to face the first few hours alone.

That’s what showing up looks like. 💙

Address

325 Sunshine Lane
Reno, NV
89509

Telephone

+17753372112

Website

,

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Trauma Intervention Program of Northern Nevada posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category