Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. (TIP National)

08/19/2026

Sometimes the strongest organizations aren’t the ones with the most bells and whistles. Wayne Fortin shares a simple lesson about quality, trust, and staying focused on what matters most.

Read the full essay from TIP’s founder:
From the Founder — Wayne Fortin

08/18/2026

❤️ Have you ever thought about becoming a TIP volunteer… and then talked yourself out of it?

Maybe you wondered if you had enough time.
If you were too emotional.
If you could handle the difficult calls.
Or simply… “Is TIP really right for me?”

Our volunteers remember having those very same questions before they joined us—and that sparked an idea. ❤️

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to answer some of the questions people have when they’re considering TIP—the questions you may be wondering about but haven’t asked yet.

And we’re starting with perhaps the biggest one:

“I’m not sure if TIP is right for me.”

You don’t have to know yet.

Come to the first day of our Academy. Meet us. Ask questions. See what TIP is really about.

There’s no pressure to decide.

Sometimes the only thing you need to take is the first step. ❤️

08/17/2026

Sometimes the right volunteer seems to arrive on the right call at exactly the right moment. TIP Founder Wayne Fortin calls it “The Big Dispatcher in the Sky.” Coincidence, intuition, or something more? TIP volunteers know the feeling. ❤️

Read Wayne Fortin’s full “My View” essay here: https://www.tipnational.org/from-the-founder-1

08/14/2026

You don’t need special training to begin helping someone you care about through a crisis. Reach out. Protect. Reassure. Organize. Reinforce. Five Emotional First Aid skills that remind us: you don’t need all the answers. You can still help.

08/12/2026

When someone you care about is going through a crisis, don’t assume you know what will help. Ask what has given them strength before—family, faith, a pet, a memory, or simply quiet. Then help them find their way back to it. That’s reinforcing.

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

✨ Volunteer Spotlight: Andreini ✨

Andreini's heart for serving others was born from her own experience with grief.
After losing someone in 2023, she learned firsthand how life-changing a strong support system can be during the darkest moments. That experience inspired her to become a TIP volunteer so she could offer the same compassion and comfort to others navigating unimaginable loss.

Since joining TIP in November 2024, Andreini has discovered one of the most important lessons in crisis response: it's okay to sit in the silence. She has learned that not every moment needs words—sometimes simply being present is exactly what someone needs.

One experience has stayed with her in a powerful way. After a difficult call, she walked away wondering if she had done enough. Later, hearing positive feedback from a survivor reminded her that even when we don't see the impact we're making, our presence can mean more than we realize.

Outside of TIP, Andreini enjoys hiking, working out, reading, cooking, and spending time at church—activities that keep her grounded and connected.

Her story is a beautiful reminder that our greatest hardships can become opportunities to bring hope to others. By choosing to serve, Andreini has transformed her own experience of grief into a source of comfort for families facing their own.

Thank you, Andreini, for your courage, compassion, and willingness to stand beside people when they need it most. We're grateful you're part of the TIP family. ❤️

08/11/2026

Crisis doesn't keep business hours—and neither do we. Our volunteers are ready 24/7 to provide compassionate emotional support to those experiencing tragedy and loss. ❤️