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The Trauma Intervention Program of Portland, Maine (TIP) trains citizen volunteers to provide emotional and practical support to victims of traumatic events and their families in the first few hours following a tragedy. Volunteers are called to fires, car accidents, traumatic injuries, and unexpected deaths. While the calls they receive vary greatly, one constant remains: victims of tragedy do not have to face their crisis alone, thanks to TIP. TIP, a program of Community Counseling Center, was established in 2004 in partnership with the Junior League of Portland, Maine. TIP works in cooperation with TIP National, the Portland, South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Gorham, Westbrook, Scarborough, Falmouth and Windham police and fire departments, the Maine State Police and Maine Medical Center. Volunteers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Why TIP? Immediate emotional first aid and practical support have been shown to dramatically reduce the potential of developing serious, long-term emotional problems. TIP volunteers arrive at the scene within 20 minutes of being called, and their assistance enables first responders to focus on their next assignment.
Getting Involved A new session of TIP Training will begin Thursday, September 23, 2010. For more information about becoming a TIP volunteer and to register for the upcoming training, please contact Leslie Skillin-Calder at (207) 874-1030 x300 or skilll@commcc.org. Click here for more information about the training.
Introducing TIP for Teens Teens ages 16 and up are welcome to join Tip for Teens. This volunteer position is an excellent opportunity for teens interested in pursuing careers as first responders, medical professionals or social workers to meet professionals in the field and learn valuable leadership skills. For more information, call or email Leslie Skillin-Calder at the number listed above.
Make a Gift To make a gift to TIP, please call Erin Smith at 207.874.1030 ext. 281 or click the donation button. Checks made payable to Community Counseling Center can be sent to:
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