The OisF Survivor Program for Women

  • We are helping to end the silence and stigma surrounding abuse and give survivors a voice and a safe space to share their stories.
  • The SEA Program addresses the immediate (and unmet) needs of survivors and their families as they are working through the emergency phase of their crisis.
  • Our participants experience healing and camaraderie from our various activities throughout the year. 
  • “The OisF has taught me that Iʼm not alone in this storm and that storms do pass when you ride them out. The ups and downs of life show us that we are truly alive. Joining the surf therapy program has helped me break through so many barriers through connecting with a warm, caring support network as we connect together to experience the healing power of the ocean.”
  • The OisF has become a vehicle to promote conversation and to raise awareness of the prevalence of abuse in our communities.
We are helping to end the silence and stigma surrounding abuse and give survivors a voice and a safe space to share their stories.
The SEA Program addresses the immediate (and unmet) needs of survivors and their families as they are working through the emergency phase of their crisis.
Our participants experience healing and camaraderie from our various activities throughout the year. 
“The OisF has taught me that Iʼm not alone in this storm and that storms do pass when you ride them out. The ups and downs of life show us that we are truly alive. Joining the surf therapy program has helped me break through so many barriers through connecting with a warm, caring support network as we connect together to experience the healing power of the ocean.”
The OisF has become a vehicle to promote conversation and to raise awareness of the prevalence of abuse in our communities.

WE ARE HEALING!    

The OisF Survivor Program for Women is led by Casey Mauro, a holistic therapy and wellness practitioner, along with many other amazing healers, facilitators and wellness providers from the community.                                                                                  

APPLY HERE & JOIN US - THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE!

What is The OisF Survivor Program all about?

The OisF offers year-round programming for survivors of abuse and/or domestic violence, creating a safe space to heal, connect, and reclaim their voices. Through holistic practices and community, we are creating ripples that make waves of change—within ourselves and beyond.

Please see below for a description of each "season", including what each season's programming entails and when and where sessions will be held.  You are encouraged to apply and participate in as many OisF seasons of programming as you would like.  An application must be submitted for each season in which you wish to participate.  

Apply today and join our community of support and sea sisterswith the opportunity to attend various OisF-led events with other survivors and Program participants throughout the year!

Who is eligible to apply for this Program?

This Program is open to women who have suffered from abuse or been exposed to domestic violence. Women ages 18 and up are encouraged to apply.  All applicants are asked to please commit to attend all of a given season's sessions, if possible (barring unexpected circumstances, of course).

How do I apply for the Program?

To be considered for this Program, please apply here. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

What is the cost of this Program? 

There is no cost to participate in The OisF's Programs. Your participation is funded by The OisF.

How do the Seasons differ - when and where are Program sessions held?
  • Spring Program: A season of renewal and self-discovery, spring programming invites you to heal and grow in sisterhood through creative expression, movement, and mindfulness.
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  • Summer Program: Surf therapy is at the heart of our summer program, offering you the chance to build confidence, resilience, and connection. Through time in the water and on the beach together we overcome challenges, embracing the power of the ocean, and experience the beauty and support that nature provides us.

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*The Summer Program is a combination of surf instruction and land-based activities held in Spring Lake, NJ in partnership with Hammer Surf School.  If a session needs to be canceled because of weather or rough surf, we do our best to reschedule the session at a time that works best for the group and the surf instructors.              
                             
  • Fall / Winter Program: As the seasons shift, we slow down and turn inward. Fall and winter programming provides space for reflection, restoration, and transformation through shared experiences in nature, moments of stillness, and the warmth of community, reminding us that healing happens together.
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Testimonials


In addition to the testimonials below, click here to read some extremely moving letters written by women who participated in The OisF Survivor Program for Women last summer.


  • This program was a much appreciated step on my journey to healing. The instructors were so kind and patient. Getting in the water each session was fun as well as therapeutic. I cannot ever thank the OisF enough for allowing me to be a part of this program and will forever be grateful I was a part of it.
  • The OisF is a place to heal a place to grow and a place to develop a sense of empowerment as a women as we ride the waves of life!!
  • I have learned and gained so much from this experience. Learning how to surf and actually surfing was an inexplainable healing experience. I am so grateful to the team for creating such a safe and enjoyable place to heal and grow.
  • This program was incredible. I enjoyed every minute and would love to join again next year. It gave me so much support, skills and empowerment for my life.
  • I loved the program. Getting to be in the water and also learn new life skills was amazing. It was much more than I expected and would participate again without a doubt.
  • I did not have any expectations for the group and was curious about what it would be like. I can’t tell you how much I have learned and grew from this experience. I would definitely be intersted in joining the program next year it would mean so much to me as support in my life is so much needed at this stage of healing.






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