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- EIN 20-5970955
- (559) 265-8730
- Po Box 1721 Fresno CA 93717 USA
- www.tipfresno.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Disaster Aid, First Aid
Mission: Trauma intervention programs of fresno county, inc. (tip fresno) is affiliated with the national non-profit organization trauma intervention programs, inc. (tip inc. ) founded in 1985. In tip fresno, citizen volunteers provide support to emotionally traumatized citizens immediately after tragedy strikes. Hospital personnel, police officers, firefighters, and paramedics call for tip volunteer assistance on a 24-hour, 365-day a year basis. Volunteers assist family members following natural or unexpected deaths; victims of crime; disoriented or lonely older persons; victims of vehicle accidents; family members after a suicide; and anyone emotionally traumatized by a crisis event.
Programs: Tip volunteers are citizens of all ages and occupations who have a deep desire to help others. Many of the volunteers have been through a traumatic experience themselves and realize the importance of immediate support from a caring and knowledgeable person. Following a traumatic event, the person involved often feels 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 volunteer provides this necessary temporary support until persons involved in the crisis are able to depend on family, friends, neighbors, and others. Tip volunteers are always available. They are called by authorized police officers, firefighters, paramedics and hospital personnel to assist: family members and friends following a natural or unexpected death. Victims of crime including rape, assault, robbery, and burglary. Victims of fire. Disoriented or lonely older persons. Persons involved in vehicle accidents. Persons who are distraught and seeking immediate support. Family members of a person who has committed suicide.
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