Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation Ocean Therapy

Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation Ocean Therapy offers Ocean Therapy sessions that combine therapist-led group discussion with surfing and other ocean-related activities. All Ocean Therapy sessions are offered free of charge to participants.

Programs

• Ocean Therapy — Therapist-led group discussion sessions combined with surfing and other ocean-related activities. Offered free of charge to participants.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old

About the provider

The program’s mission is to help as many people suffering from mental and physical illness as its resources will allow. JMMF is recognized as the world leader in the developing field of Ocean/Surf Therapy and is a founding member of ISTO, the International Surf Therapy Organization. It serves active-duty military, veterans, at-risk youth, healthcare workers, first responders, victims and survivors, people with special needs, and neurodivergent populations.

All Ocean Therapy sessions are offered free of charge to participants.

What families say

“When I’m surfing, I’m totally in the moment, not thinking about anything or anyone else. I am free again. Surfing has literally saved my life.” — Marine

“They didn't know who they were before without their eating disorder, but up there on the wave, that person with the eating disorder went away. They got a chance to see who they might be.” — At Promise ParticipantIn Foster Care

“Ocean Therapy is exactly what I needed today. It got me out of the house for the first time in two weeks and I feel amazing.” — TMMC Healthcare Worker

Last updated October 19, 2026.