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Our Story
The VSA was born in 2017-2018 when our founder attended Operation Surf, a sister organization with a similar mission. Sean Meyer enjoyed the weeklong surf instruction he received, but he wanted to continue surfing with the same group on a more regular and forecastable basis. This creates healing not only through surfing but also through community.
We maintain a robust cadre of talented surf instructors, host water-safety courses in collaboration with organizations such as Learn to Surf, and provide ample equipment to members.
While many of us meet up frequently, our true flagship event is our monthly surf. This is typically held in Santa Cruz, where we meet for coffee, discuss upcoming events, share information, and do a warm-up that includes stretching, mindfulness, and mobility. We pair coaches with new members for individual instruction as needed, and then head into the water. After a surf session, we have lunch from a local sponsor and clean up the beach.
The VSA helps veterans adjust to civilian life and enables them to live a healthy, meaningful, connected life in their communities.
The VSA provides a sense of belonging and team that many veterans are in need of to foster their healing. The VSA provides a low pressure, emotionally safe environment to interact with peers and medical professionals, allowing them to discuss and reduce stress related symptoms.
Rob L, Paratrooper
Resources for Veterans
The VSA cares deeply about all veterans and providing resources to those who need them. When we lose one of our own, the entire community is affected. Please use the resources below or share them with someone who needs them.
The Suicide Prevention Center – sprc.org
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, and use extension 1
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). When prompted, press ‘1’ to be connected to a VA call center. A confidential chat option is available online for veterans at VeteransCrisisLine.net.
National Veterans Foundation: Call 1-888-777-4443 or visit NVF.org. The National Veterans Foundation offers crisis management, information referrals, and outreach for veterans in need.
VA’s Homelessness Hotline: Call 1-877-424-3838 if you are currently experiencing homelessness or are on the verge of homelessness.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): For free, confidential information on where to find mental health and substance abuse resources, call 1-800-622-4357. Mental health treatment centers can be found on SAMHSA.gov
