The Second Responders
First Responders Save Lives. TIP Helps People Through the Aftermath.
When tragedy strikes in Long Beach, first responders handle the emergency. TIP volunteers provide emotional first aid to the people left standing in the middle of it.
TIP of Long Beach responds alongside police, fire, and hospital personnel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to support survivors experiencing sudden death, violence, accidents, suicide, fires, and other traumatic events.
Our trained volunteers help survivors navigate the first overwhelming hours after tragedy with compassion, calm, and practical support.
Your Support Makes This Response Possible
TIP services are always free and available to everyone in our community, regardless of background, language, identity, or immigration status.
Your donation helps us recruit, train, and equip the Second Responders who show up when people need human connection most.
Help TIP Stay Available 24/7/365
Every call matters. Every survivor matters.
Donate today to help TIP of Long Beach continue providing compassionate emotional first aid when our community needs it most.
Join the Response
- Share the mission — help spread awareness about TIP’s Second Responders and the life-changing impact of emotional first aid
- Become a community fundraiser — create your own fundraising page and invite others to support compassionate crisis response in Long Beach
⚡ When the emergency ends, emotional first aid begins. Your support helps TIP’s Second Responders remain available 24/7/365 for every person facing tragedy in our community.