Trauma Intervention Program of Northern Nevada

12/31/2025

Grief doesn’t follow rules — and it doesn’t spare the brain.

After loss, many people experience:
• Brain fog
• Forgetfulness
• Trouble focusing
• Difficulty making decisions

If your mind feels scattered or overwhelmed after trauma, you’re not broken…
You’re grieving.

Give yourself grace.
Your system is processing tremendous heartbreak.

For more information or resources, please visit www.tipnnv.org.

12/30/2025

This kind of feedback is why our volunteers do what they do:

💬 “It was very helpful that you explained everything that was going on. You are a special person and I appreciate everything you did.”

In the middle of confusion, shock, and emotional overwhelm, a calm voice and clear guidance can change everything. Daren brings exactly that — patience, compassion, and the ability to explain what’s happening when nothing makes sense.

Moments like these remind us that emotional first aid is just as critical as any other kind of support. And volunteers like Daren make all the difference.

Thank you, Daren, for the heart you bring, the clarity you offer, and the steady presence you provide when people need it most. 🤍

12/29/2025

FAQ • Do TIP volunteers respond alone?
Yes — When available, volunteers may respond in pairs, but there may be times when a volunteer will respond individually, but they are never unsupported.

Each volunteer has:
📞 On-call dispatch support available 24/7
💛 Extensive training
🤍 Backup guidance and resources
📝 Clear activation protocols
👭 Additional volunteers ready as backup for scenes requiring additional support

They may arrive at the scene alone, but they’re backed by an entire team.

12/29/2025

Every day, TIPNNV volunteers show up for families on the worst day of their lives — and they do it at no cost to the people we serve. ❤️

Our program is powered by the generosity of donors and sponsors who believe in compassion, community, and emotional first aid. Your support truly makes a difference — and every dollar goes directly toward helping families in crisis.

Here’s what your gift can do:

❤️ $20 – Provide 5 Resource Guides for families facing sudden tragedy
❤️ $50 – Cover the Training Fees for a brand-new TIP volunteer
❤️ $100 – Buy resources for 10 child survivors
❤️ $500 – Sponsor an entire volunteer for the year

If you’d like to support TIPNNV and make a tax-deductible donation, please scan the QR code or visit www.tipnnv.org/donate and help ensure no one in our community faces a crisis alone.

Thank you for helping us continue this life-changing work.

12/28/2025

What does a typical day as a TIPNNV volunteer look like?

The truth is… there’s no such thing as “typical.”

Our volunteers serve 12-hour on-call shifts (7am–7pm or 7pm–7am), committing to at least three shifts a month. Some days, the phone never rings. Other days, it rings more than once. And when it does, everything moves quickly.

📲 Dispatch calls.
🚗 The volunteer responds.
⌛ Within 5 minutes, they’re on the road.
⏰ Within 20 minutes, they’re at the scene.

From there, they will spend the next few hours with a grieving family — often becoming the last person to leave long after the first responders have left. They offer emotional first aid, guidance, calm, and human presence during the most painful and disorienting moments of someone’s life.

No two calls are the same.
No two days are predictable.
And yet… a TIP volunteer is waiting and ready 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to show up with compassion when the community needs it most.

This is the heart of what we do. 💙

12/28/2025

🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! 🎟️

Heroes with Heart is more than an event — it’s a night that celebrates compassion, courage, and the everyday heroes who show up when it matters most.

From powerful stories to unforgettable moments, this evening brings our community together to honor those who serve with heart and to support the mission of Trauma Intervention Program of Northern Nevada (TIPNNV).

Scan the QR code or visit www.tipnnv.org to purchase your tickets today.
✨ This event WILL sell out — and once seats are gone, they’re gone.

Don’t wait to secure your spot for a night filled with meaning, connection, and purpose. Come celebrate the heroes among us, support a cause that changes lives, and be part of something truly special.

We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

12/27/2025

Grief doesn’t just live in the heart — it moves through the entire body.

People who are grieving often experience sleep issues, weakened immunity, anxiety, and even increased risk of heart problems. Emotional trauma begins internally… but its effects show up physically. Some times symptoms develop right away, sometimes years later.

This is why emotional first aid matters.
Healing isn’t only emotional — it’s physical too.

If you’re exhausted, foggy, sick more often, or feeling “off” since loss… it may not be weakness.It may be grief. And there is help available.

Visit www.tipnnv.org for resources and more information.

12/27/2025

December 26 — The Quiet After Christmas

Sometimes the hardest day… is the one after.
After the gatherings.
After the noise.
After the expectations.
After the memories.

For many, today feels heavy —
because love walks out with the guests…
and grief stays behind.

If you woke up feeling empty, tired, or emotionally flooded, you’re not broken.
You’re human.

It’s okay if today looks like pajamas, tears, silence, or rest.
It’s okay if you don’t have words for the ache.
It’s okay if you’re still carrying yesterday long after the decorations come down.

From all of us at TIPNNV — we’re still here today.
Holding space.
Remembering with you.
And reminding you that you don’t have to carry this season alone. ❤️

12/26/2025

We are honored to receive this feedback from the Sparks Police Department.

Strong partnerships save time, reduce stress, and allow families to receive the care they deserve in crisis situations.

Thank you for trusting TIPNNV to walk beside you in these moments. ❤️

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at TIPNNV. 🎄

Today, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible volunteers, our partner agencies and first responders, our supporters, and every person who places their trust in us during life’s most painful moments. Thank you.

To anyone feeling the weight of grief on your heart today,
We also recognize — Christmas can be hard.
If today carries grief, empty seats, or quiet tears…
If joy feels complicated or memories feel loud…
Please know there is no “right” way to do Christmas.
Whether today brings laughter, remembrance, or simply survival — your feelings are valid and you matter deeply.
From our hearts to yours, we wish you peace, comfort, and the reminder that you are never invisible to us.

Merry Christmas. ❤️

12/25/2025

While many of us are home with family today, there are heroes in uniform still answering the call.

To every first responder working this Christmas Day — thank you for the holidays you miss, the sacrifices you make, and the lives you touch with courage and compassion. You are the reason others get to be home safe today, and your service never goes unnoticed.

From our hearts to yours, we wish you a safe shift, peace in every moment, and a very Merry Christmas. ❤️🎄

12/25/2025