named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Caregiver and Clinician Support Guides
Free downloadable science summaries and practical guides to help adults use Timbi resources effectively with children.
Resource Bundles for Institutions
Distribution of books, plush toys, and tools in bulk to schools, treatment centers, and child advocacy organizations to support widespread access.
Timbi Colors
Activity coloring book designed to reinforce coping skills from Timbi Talks using multisensory engagement, including visualization, gratitude, breathing, and play.
Timbi Talks
Evidence-based storybook that helps children understand parental addiction, learn emotional regulation, and build resilience through a trauma-informed narrative.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 3 activities
- Customer support and order resolution servicesProvides customer support to process returns, exchanges, and refunds, with replacement items sent within ten business days of approval.
- Sale of educational materials to fund programs for children and families impacted by addictionGenerates and uses proceeds from the sale of storybooks, plush companions, and activity kits to support programs that build connection, regulation, and resilience in children and families affected by parental substance abuse.
- Shipping and fulfillment of product orders for educational materialsProcesses and ships individual and bulk orders of books, plush toys, crayons, stickers, and resource bundles within 1–2 business days using UPS, USPS, and FedEx. Implements protective packaging strategies, including separate or bulk shipments, and offers domestic and international shipping upon request.
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Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 1 activity
- Advocacy and prevention partnerships with educators and child advocacy networksEngages in prevention efforts by collaborating with educators, child advocacy centers, and prevention networks across the United States to support children affected by parental substance abuse.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Delivery of emotional regulation and coping skills through therapeutic storybooks and plush companionsUses storybooks, plush toys, and interactive activities to teach children emotional awareness, neuroplasticity, and coping strategies such as mindful breathing, naming emotions, seeking support, and movement. These tools are designed to create emotional safety, support nervous system regulation through adult co-regulation, and reduce fear and shame related to parental addiction.
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Storytelling and Literacy Resource Development 1 activity
- Distribution of educational storybooks and supplemental materials for children affected by parental substance abuseProduces and distributes the 32-page illustrated book "Timbi Talks" and the supplemental coloring book "Timbi Colors" to help children understand parental addiction, process emotions, and develop coping skills. These materials are distributed to families, schools, and treatment providers, particularly in Sumner County, Tennessee, and are also available for individual and institutional orders.
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General Educational Programming 1 activity
- Program evaluation through private submission of children's experiencesOperates a private note submission system that allows children to share their experiences after engaging with "Timbi Talks" or "Timbi Colors," with submissions directed to the organization’s team for program evaluation and improvement.
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Training and Capacity Building for Trauma-Informed Student Support 1 activity
- Provision of free downloadable educational resources for caregivers and cliniciansOffers free downloadable guides, science summaries, and practical fridge sheets that summarize core emotional regulation skills from "Timbi Talks" and "Timbi Colors." These resources are designed to help caregivers, educators, and clinicians apply neuroscience-informed practices when supporting children affected by parental substance misuse.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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Total revenue$38K
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Program service revenue$38K100%
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Total expenses$38K
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Total assets$28K
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Net assets$13K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -27.6%
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- FedEx Partner — Shipping partner used for order delivery
- Janet Healy Hellier Partner — Co-creator of Timbi Talks books, integrating professional expertise in counseling, child development, and positive psychology.
- Mackenzie Mitchell Partner — Artist who illustrated the Timbi Talks books, translating complex emotional concepts into visual form.
- Maury County Prevention Coalition Partner — Uses Timbi Talks as a key resource in community efforts to address childhood exposure to parental addiction.
- NACoA Partner — Adapted four core facts from NACoA to reinforce in Timbi Colors for children affected by a loved one’s substance abuse.
- NACoA Partner — Adapted tools for discussing parental addiction with children from NACoA's resources.
- National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (NADEC) Partner — Collaborates with Timbi Talks Corporation to support children affected by parental substance misuse.
- National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA) Partner — Engages with Timbi Talks as a resource for children of addicted parents.
- Riley Foundation Partner — Utilizes Timbi Talks in programs supporting children impacted by parental addiction.
- Sumner County Schools Partner — Distributes Timbi Talks books and plush toys across school counseling and health offices to support students.
- TAADAS Partner — Distributes Timbi Talks to treatment providers in Tennessee as a tool for children and adults in recovery.
- Timbi Talks Network — Core program identity through which services and outreach are delivered
- Trish Healy Luna Partner — Co-creator of Timbi Talks books, contributing lived experience and early storytelling.
- UPS Partner — Shipping partner used for order delivery
- USPS Partner — Shipping partner used for order delivery
- Vanderbilt Institute for Treatment of Addiction Partner — Recognizes Timbi Talks as a valuable tool for families affected by addiction.
- contact@timbitalks.org Partner — Customer support email address for handling returns and exchanges.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Psychoeducation for Resiliencemethodology: psychoeducationBy teaching children age-appropriate concepts about addiction and emotions, the organization reduces fear and builds psychological resilience because understanding reduces helplessness and promotes agency.
- Story-Based Emotional Separation and Validationmethodology: story_based_emotional_separationBy using narrative and character modeling to emotionally separate a child’s love for a parent from the harm of addiction, and by validating and normalizing emotional responses, the organization reduces shame and builds resilience because children internalize that they are not at fault and coping is possible.
- Trauma-Informed Neuroplasticity Modelmethodology: trauma_informed_neuroplasticityBy applying neuroscience, Polyvagal Theory, and neuroplasticity through repeated positive experiences and somatic regulation, the organization fosters neural rewiring and emotional resilience in children affected by parental addiction because safety, co-regulation, and skill repetition rewire the nervous system toward wellness.