Our Mission:
To help as many people suffering from mental and physical illness as our resources will allow.
The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation is the world-leader in providing Ocean Therapy programs for people suffering from trauma-induced mental and physical illness.
JMMF pioneered the formation of Ocean Therapy where the challenge of surfing is combined with therapist-led group discussion sessions to provide relief, promote healing, and increase self-esteem and self-efficacy in individuals suffering from mental and/or physical illness.
We serve a variety of populations including active duty military and veterans, at risk (“at promise”) youth, healthcare workers, first responders (police, fire, medics, dispatch), special needs/disabled populations and survivors of cancer, domestic abuse and other mental and physical illness.
Thanks to our amazing supporters, all of our sessions are offered free of charge to our participants.
The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation is the world-leader in providing Ocean Therapy for people suffering from trauma-induced mental and physical illness. All of our Ocean Therapy sessions are led by licensed ocean therapists who focus on creating a safe space and meeting our participants “where they are.”
We serve a variety of populations including active duty military and veterans, at risk (“at promise”) youth, healthcare workers and special needs/disabled populations.
Thanks to our amazing supporters, all of our sessions are offered free of charge to our participants.
Upcoming Ocean Therapy Sessions
Our season is in full swing and we need volunteers.
Join us in the joy of healing others one wave at a time!
You will be glad you did!
Who We Help With Our Ocean Therapy
The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation pioneered the development of Ocean/Surf Therapy under the early direction of Dr. Carly Rogers during her Masters and then Doctorate programs at the University of Southern California. The JMMF team collectively wrote the Ocean/Surf Therapy manual that has been adopted by most organizations offering surf therapy today. As a founding member of ISTO (International Surf Therapy Organization), JMMF continues to lead the field, expanding to serve more populations in more areas and has the largest staff of trained ocean/surf therapists in the world.
Our Impact
Numbers tell part of the story, but not all of it. Last year alone:
Sessions Held 70+
Participants 410+
Volunteers 600+
20+ Years of Experience
Sessions Held 55
(62% increase over 2021)
Participants 400+
(77% more than 2021)
Volunteers 600+
3000+ Volunteer Hours (79% increase)
105% Funding Increase Over 2021
Maintained 80% Goal of Budget Going Directly to Programming
