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TIP training academy in North County

Trauma Intervention Programs (TIP) of San Diego County, Inc., is a non-profit organization that partners with police and fire emergency personnel and assists on the scene after a tragedy has occurred. TIP is seeking committed volunteers for its crisis intervention program. Volunteers will be trained to help fellow citizens who are in distress as a result of a traumatic event. Volunteers are called to the scene by a police officer or firefighter to assist citizens who are family members and friends following a natural or unexpected death or victims of fire, crime, flood, suicide or other crisis situations. We have teams that respond in the North County from Del Mar to Camp Pendleton.

Trauma response

The first few hours after a crisis situation has occurred are very confusing for everyone involved and the TIP volunteers provide the necessary emotional first aid and other temporary support until the persons involved in the crisis are able to depend on family, friends, and others. This allows the emergency providers to return to service more quickly and feel confident that the victim will receive the assistance needed. We have a TIP Teen Program and welcome young adults to join our team and assist with juvenile trauma.

Training begins March 1

The 50-hour training academy schedule for both adults and teens in North County runs from March 1 through March 17 in Carlsbad at the Faraday Center. The fee for the training is $45 per person for training materials and National Trainer fees. Classes take place at night and on the weekends. No prior experience is necessary to attend training or to become a volunteer; however, you must be at least 16 years of age and have automobile transportation and insurance. TIP, Inc. of San Diego County needs adult volunteers who are available for either day or night shifts and teens to respond when needed. For a complete schedule of training times and further information regarding our next class please call the TIP office at (760) 931-2104 or check our Web site: http://www.tipsandiego.org.