Let the adventures begin!

We empower youth, veterans and people with disabilities through therapeutic diving and adventure. Our motto is, all challenges can be conquered One dive at a time.​

Our Mission

To provide students with a diving experience that helps them develop imagination,
vision and empowerment so they can conquer life’s challenges and turn scuba diving into a lifelong adventure. We do this by helping students develop imagination, vision, and empowerment through learning the basics of scuba diving and striving to expand their awareness of the world.

Our Vision

A world empowered to conquer challenges
one dive at a time.

Who We Serve

Y DIVE focuses on individuals from low-income and impoverished neighborhoods and those with special needs.

How We Operate

We are funded by the generosity of donors, and we also receive sponsorships from private institutions, schools, and government agencies.

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Benefits of Being a Certified Scuba Diver

Health & Wellness

  • Mental and Physical Therapy
  • Helps with Insomnia
  • Aides in coping with anxiety and depression

Career Opportunities

Certified Divers have a variety of employment opportunities including Navy diver, marine biologist, underwater welder, commercial diver, scuba instructor, dive master, and underwater photographers.

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers don’t necessarily have the time, but they certainly have the heart. Y DIVE is a 501 C3 non profit driven by the generosity of passionate, hardworking volunteers. Tried and true, SCUBA therapy works. With the help of caring individuals like yourself, Y DIVE continues to grow, and so does our reach and influence. If you’re passionate about our cause, consider yourself family—but before you do, why not fill out a volunteer application. Making the world a better place isn’t easy and we could use your help both in and out of the water.

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Give

The generosity of people like you helps Y DIVE grow and meet the needs of more students who otherwise would not be able to afford instruction.

You can make a difference!

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