1) Unlike any other
human service agency, TIP volunteers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week and are authorized to respond to the scene within 20 minutes at the
request of the emergency first responder (EFR). This rapid response enables
the police officer, firefighter or emergency room personnel to be "freed up"
to respond to other cases knowing the citizens in need are getting the support
required as noted on follow-up evaluation.
2) The second major purpose is that traumatized children, adults and elder
citizens are receiving proper emotional and practical support by a thoroughly
trained TIP volunteer.
3) The third enables community citizens who have a strong desire to donate
time, effort and energy to the community the ability to serve as a TIP
volunteer.
BELOW ARE SOME IDEAS TO HELP IN A CRISIS SITUATION
Unhelpful phrases:
* It was God's will.
* Be thankful you have another child.
* I know how you feel.
* Time will heal.
* There must have been a reason.
* It must have been his time.
* Things always work out for the best.
Helpful phrases:
* I'm so sorry.
* This must be difficult for you.
* I can't imagine how you feel.
* Can you tell me what happened?
* How are you feeling about ...?
* Is it OK for me to stay with you while you cry?
PLEASE SEND DONATIONS TO:
Trauma
Intervention Program of Merrimack Valley, Inc.
167 East Street | Methuen, MA 01844
Phone: 978-975-8471| Fax: 978-975-4321
Email:
contact@traumaintervention.net
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