Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. is a group of specially trained certified, and screened citizen volunteers who provide emotional and practical support to victims of traumatic events and their families in the first few hours following a tragedy. The volunteers are called to crisis scenes by law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical responders, coroner staff , and hospital emergency room personnel. Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. is a national nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. Services are provided to victims and their families free of charge and are made possible by donations from local government, hospitals, businesses, and individuals.