Adventure therapy began over 60 years ago, utilizing outdoor adventures to assist individuals suffering with PTSD and depression. Activities encompass hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, horseback riding, scuba diving, and the most intense of all, tandem skydiving.
Tandem skydiving entails confronting and conquering profound fears. For those with PTSD and depression exposure therapy like tandem skydiving aids in facing and gradually overcoming traumatic experiences, fostering desensitization, and diminishing anxiety. LEARN MORE…
Skydive First Project is dedicated to harnessing the transformative power of adventure therapy, with a focus on tandem skydiving, to aid individuals battling PTSD and depression. Our mission is to provide a unique therapeutic experience that promotes emotional healing, resilience, and empowerment. By facilitating tandem skydives, we guide participants through a journey of facing and conquering profound fears, leading to a significant boost in self-esteem and a positive self-perception.Skydive First Project aims to be a beacon of hope, offering a path to recovery and personal growth. LEARN MORE…
Skydive First Project volunteer, Alex Dillmann, a disabled veteran, embarked on a tandem skydive that transformed his life. Now, as a solo skydiver, his mission is to extend a helping hand to others and potentially craft life-changing experiences for them. Join us on this incredible journey as Alex defies limits and the joy of skydiving, aiming to inspire and uplift those around him. This is his story.
You don’t need to be a skydiver to volunteer. If you like to keep you feet firmly on the mother-earth then join our Ground Support Team at the drop zone.
Sponsor Skydive First for a profound impact on individuals with PTSD, depression, and physical disabilities. Your support ensures sustained growth, aiding their path to recovery and personal growth.
The Skydive First Project team comprises dedicated professionals driven by a personal passion for adventure and its transformative impact on mental health.
Business Owner
Skydive Instructor
Executive Director
Founder
U.S. Army (Retired)
Skydiver
volunteer
Business Owner
U.S. Army (Retired)
Skydiver
Board Member
Business Owner
Skydiver
Board Member
Skydive First Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving mental health through adventure therapy for veterans and others.
