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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.

03/02/2026

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline — and neither does compassion.

TIP volunteers remain present in the hardest moments, offering steady support when emotions feel overwhelming and words are hard to find.

No one should face trauma alone.

03/02/2026

When tragedy strikes, no one should face it alone.

The Trauma Intervention Program of Northern Nevada (TIPNNV) stands side-by-side with our first responders to bring comfort, compassion, and emotional support to those experiencing their worst moments.

Together with our incredible partners in law enforcement, fire, and EMS, we are serving our community with heart.

✨ Want to learn more, volunteer, or support the mission?
Visit: www.tipnnv.org

03/01/2026

Grief is not something to “get over.” It is something we learn to carry — one breath, one moment at a time.
Wherever your heart is today, please know you are not alone. 💙

02/28/2026

💔 Behind this number are real children… real families… real heartbreak.

For too many young people, loss comes far earlier than anyone expects. In those first devastating moments, confusion, fear, and overwhelming grief can feel impossible to navigate alone.

That is why emotional first aid matters.

When tragedy strikes in Northern Nevada, TIP volunteers respond alongside first responders to provide immediate, compassionate support — helping stabilize families in the moments when they need it most.

Because no child — and no family — should have to face the first moments of grief alone. 💙

02/28/2026

🚨 When tragedy strikes, emotional support can’t wait.

In the moments after a sudden or traumatic loss, families are often overwhelmed, in shock, and unsure what to do next. That’s when first responders call TIP.

Our trained volunteers respond 24/7 across Northern Nevada to provide emotional first aid — offering calm presence, compassionate support, and practical resources when survivors need it most.

Because those first moments matter.
Because no one should face them alone. 💙

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02/27/2026

Feedback like this reminds us why TIP exists. In moments of deep grief and chaos, our volunteers step in to provide calm, compassion, and support—so first responders can do their critical work and families are not left alone.

Thank you to Rebecca for showing up with care and heart, and thank you to Deputy Weaver and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office for trusting TIP to support families during such difficult calls. This is the power of emotional first aid, and we are honored to serve our community alongside our first responder partners.

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Washoe County Sheriff's Office

02/26/2026

That’s the mission.
That’s the heart.
That’s TIP.

02/25/2026

✨ Volunteer Spotlight: Christine ✨

Christine is a true cornerstone of TIP—having been part of the very first Northern Nevada class in 1999. Her journey began from personal loss. After her mother passed away in 1994, Christine experienced firsthand how isolating grief can feel. When she saw a flyer announcing that TIP was starting an affiliate in Reno, she felt a calling to make sure no one else would be left drowning in grief the way she once was.

While Christine moved to Fallon in 2019 and can no longer respond on calls, she never let go of TIP. Today, she continues to serve behind the scenes by ensuring dispatch calls are routed properly—quietly and faithfully keeping the mission moving forward. What she cherishes most is the TIP community itself: people who selflessly give their time to support others in their darkest moments. She even dreams of helping start a TIP chapter in Fallon and Fernley when the time is right.

One of Christine’s most meaningful experiences involved supporting multiple families through an unthinkable loss—a reminder of how powerful it is simply to be present. Over the years, she’s honed one of TIP’s most essential skills: truly listening, and mastering the art of hanging around—being there without trying to fill the silence.

Outside of TIP, Christine works overnight at a behavioral health and substance abuse facility in Fallon, continuing a lifelong commitment to helping communities. Her guiding words, shared by a fellow volunteer years ago, perfectly capture her heart for this work:
“This is what I’m doing with my time today. I’m here for you.”

Her message to anyone considering volunteering is clear and honest: TIP is the most rewarding work she’s ever done—even after a 30-year career in Juvenile Probation. It may feel scary at first, but confidence grows, the training holds, and the impact lasts a lifetime.

Thank you, Christine, for your decades of compassion, service, and unwavering dedication. 💛 We are deeply grateful for you and your legacy within the Trauma Intervention Program of Northern Nevada family.

02/24/2026

This is what compassion in action looks like. 💙

Thank you, Nayeli, for being there for this mother and her children in their time of grief. Your kindness and willingness to serve others brings light into some of the darkest moments.

We are grateful to have you as a vital part of the TIPNNV team.

02/23/2026

In moments of loss, people often lean on each other — and sometimes need help holding that space.

TIP volunteers support families and groups by providing grounding presence, helping them process shock together, and reminding them they are not alone.

Healing often begins in connection.

02/21/2026

❤️🚑 When the worst moments happen, no one should face them alone.

The Trauma Intervention Program of Northern Nevada (TIPNNV) provides emotional first aid—24 hours a day, 7 days a week—standing alongside individuals and families during times of crisis.

From loss and tragedy to unexpected emergencies, our trained volunteers show up with compassion, presence, and care when it matters most.

This is compassion in action. ❤️

02/20/2026

When first responders are faced with complex, emotional calls involving multiple family members, having TIP on scene makes a meaningful difference. Thank you to Dulce for being present, compassionate, and supportive—allowing responders to focus on their critical work while families receive the care they need.

We’re thankful to Deputy Weaver and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office for this thoughtful feedback and for continuing to trust TIP to provide emotional first aid when it matters most. This is what serving with heart looks like.

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Address

325 Sunshine Lane
Reno, NV
89509

Telephone

+17753372112

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