Trauma Intervention Program of Western North Carolina

Trauma Intervention Program of Western North Carolina --When tragedy happens, TIP is there.

Crisis Response Team

The core service in every TIP Chapter is the Crisis Response Team. The Crisis Response Team is a group of well-trained volunteers that are called by emergency personnel to provide support to emotionally traumatized people on a 24-hour 365-day-a-year basis. TIP responds to the emergency location within 20 minutes of the time called. Following a traumatic event, the people involved often feel helpless, confused, and in emotional shock. They are confronted with a situation for which they are totally unprepared. Often there is no one available in the immediate aftermath of a tragedy to guide the victims through these difficult hours. The TIP Responder provides this necessary temporary support until the persons involved in the crisis are able to depend on family, friends, neighbors, and others.

The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Western North Carolina is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that those who are emotionally traumatized in emergency situations receive the immediate assistance they need. TIP is comprised of a group of specially trained and screened volunteers available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Proudly serving Western North Carolina, TIP volunteers are called by law enforcement, fire, and paramedics to assist victims, families, friends, witnesses, and bystanders by providing emotional support and practical resources.

Services

Senior Crisis Team

The Senior Crisis Team is a special team of TIP volunteers who provide immediate support to seniors in crisis. SCT provides immediate in-home crisis intervention services designed to help seniors recover from unexpected crisis events. Also, SCT is called to assist disoriented or isolated seniors who are referred by concerned emergency responders.

Travel Care

Travelers Care is a volunteer program designed to support travelers who have been affected by crisis events. When a crisis strikes a traveler, TIP volunteers from Travelers Care respond to help. Volunteers ensure that travelers are supported during a very difficult time in their lives.

TIP for Teens    

TIP Teens allows those 16-21 years of age to be active responders in the Trauma Intervention Program. Using Teens in the local TIP Chapter directly benefits the Teens and will also enhance the capability of TIP to serve youth who have been traumatized. 

Are you looking for a meaningful way to volunteer in your community? Tip volunteers work alongside first responders in Henderson and Buncombe County to provide support to survivors of sudden tragedies. We help people get through and survive the worst day of their life. The next training starts February 28. Visit tipofwnc.org or call (828) 513-0498 for more information.

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