When Tragedy Strikes
Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc
Clear, compassionate guidance for people facing sudden loss, crisis, or trauma
Welcome to Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc.
If you’ve found your way here, it’s likely because you—or someone you care about—has experienced a sudden, tragic event. We are deeply sorry for the pain and hardship you may be facing.
This site is here to support you during one of life’s most difficult moments by offering clear, compassionate information to help you cope in the immediate aftermath of tragedy.
After a traumatic loss, many people feel overwhelmed, unprepared, or unsure of what comes next. You may find yourself asking:
Why do I feel this way?
Why is the “system” responding as it is?
What should I do next?
Our resources are designed to help answer these questions and guide you through the early steps of healing and recovery.
This website is also a resource for those who want to support survivors of tragedy. If you’re unsure how to help, we offer guidance on providing Emotional First Aid—including what survivors need most, what to say (and what not to say), and how to navigate the systems that often follow a crisis.
Whether you are facing tragedy yourself or supporting someone you love, our goal is to provide information that brings clarity, comfort, and reassurance during an overwhelming time.
You are not alone. We are here to help.
With heartfelt compassion,
The Staff of Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc.
When tragedy happens, TIP is there.
Our Mission
Our citizen volunteers provide emotional first aid to survivors of tragedy in order to ease their immediate suffering and facilitate their healing and long term recovery.
Support for Communities
Survivors of tragedy get a higher level of care in Lane County because TIP is involved. TIP contributes more than 60,000 hours of volunteer time per year to the community. Having TIP on a scene lowers the stress level of emergency workers and helps them focus on the details of their job.
"The volunteer from TIP was so valuable to me and my daughter when my husband passed suddenly. Thank you for providing this to our community."
— TIP Client
