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Who we are
Operation Balm, LLC is a service provider who partners with elementary and middle schools to support their efforts in strengthening the socio-emotional health of their scholars. This is done through securing independent contracts for our traditional, group, team and e-mentoring services. Operation Balm’s goal is to foster a year-long commitment to young people and their parents that will stimulate academic achievement, healthy relationships, character development, the avoidance of substance abuse, as well as, reassert hope for a brighter future. Through these safe, trustworthy friendships with qualified mentors, accountability will be established, youth will be encouraged, and a sense of humility and accomplishment will become the norm.
What others are saying...
Because of his efforts, we have seen a decrease in office referrals and an increase in academic and social/emotional success. I would highly recommend Mr. Miller for positions working with students.
Tim Grazian, School Counselor
Parent
Perspective
"Because of Mr. Miller my boys have another since of belonging and feeling like there's someone else out here that cares. I noticed change in my children with their behavior in school as well as home. For years Derrick Miller has been a big supporter in keeping my children out of trouble and on the right path. He makes a difference and it shows."
Let's schedule your school's consultation today and see if operation balm is a good fit for your school!
Email Address
operationbalmindy@gmail.com
Phone Number
317-743-4805
young cubs
Young Cubs is the central program of Operation Balm. At-risk elementary school scholars and their mentors participate in an energizing mentor/mentee match celebration, followed by a (school) year-long structured program, meeting weekly for affirmations, team-building and group activities. The program ends with a celebration but the mentor and mentee remain connected for the duration of the year (if applicable).
young leaders
Young Leaders’ primary focus is on students who are chronically failing, absent and/or on the verge of being suspended from middle school. The goal of the program is to rekindle the youth's commitment to learning and being successful in and outside of the classroom. Mentor/mentees will also meet weekly for team-building and group activities with follow up contact during the week.
Teen & adult Life Coach
Operation Balm works with individuals who are looking to create a pathway to reaching set goals. Whether it is work, school, personal, extra-curricular or family, we act as unbiased thinking partners and hold our clients accountable via 45-60 minute weekly or bi-weekly sessions. Contact us today to schedule your initial assessment and see what coaching package best meets your needs.
All services are guided by a licensed HSPP
derrick's Bio
Derrick J. Miller resides in Indianapolis, IN where he was a student-athlete and graduate of the University of Indianapolis and Walden University, having obtained his Master's Degree in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. He is the husband of Valerie Miller (19 years) and the proud parents of Elijah, Aerial, Brennan and Chandler, 1 daughter-in-love Kali and 2 grand-babies, Kinley and Easton.
He serves as a local pastor, sports chaplain and as the Executive Director of the Indy Safe House Alliance, a nonprofit organization restoring family values, infusing hope and bringing communities together. He is a Mayor's Performance Award recipient, serves on multiple NPO boards, and has been awarded by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity as the State of Indiana and Midwest Citizen of the Year for his community leadership.
Derrick is frequently mentioned as one of Indy's thought leaders in the areas of mentoring and programming for teens and is passionate about the opportunity to share with others. In 2008 he founded the Indy Youth Achievers College Tour Program. This program has positively impacted over 350 impressionable teens all over Indianapolis. He is also the owner of Operation Balm LLC, a youth mentoring company who secures contracts with local schools to build character, confidence while providing a sense of community in youth experiencing social-emotional disturbances and trauma.
Derrick is highly skilled and motivated to give youth the tools they need to mature and live their best lives.