During this time of national crisis, Get Help Israel - The Israel Association of Mental Health Professionals established a program to assist the people in Israel who are affected emotionally and psychologically by the current war. The professionals who are providing therapeutic services have all been vetted, with post-graduate qualifications and experience in treating trauma, anxiety, sleep issues, and more.
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
Within 24 hours, you will be connected with a therapist to help you process the emotional effects of the current war. It's common to experience disruptions in your daily life during such times, like difficulty focusing and performing your regular tasks. You might also notice war-related symptoms such as sleep problems, nightmares, or increased anxiety. You can now receive one on one free support from a therapist for any issue related to the current war.
If you are returning from IDF service, you are eligible to receive subsidized trauma therapy through GHI's non-profit organization: The Get Help Israel Fund. Please email [email protected] to request this service.
Therapy is available in multiple languages, including English, Hebrew, Russian, French, Yiddish, Spanish, and Dutch.
This program is set up as a service that connects clients with therapists for free emotional support. Therapeutic services are offered by clinicians through their private practice.
If you are a mental health professional interested in volunteering, please do not email the email above as it is reserved for clients only. We currently do not need additional volunteers and will update this page if the need for additional volunteers arises.
2. We will send your contact information to a therapist that meets your needs.
3. The therapist will set up an appointment with you to meet online for a 50 minute session. You are eligible for 3 free sessions through this program.
4. If you feel that you need additional sessions, please discuss with the therapist how you can continue working with them.
5. If you are a soldier returning from service, you are eligible to receive up to 10 free sessions, paid for by The Get Help Israel Fund. Please email [email protected].
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MAKING A DONATION TO HELP SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected].
GROUP SUPPORT
We are offering customized support groups based on your needs. If you have a group in your community/school/company and would like us to provide a customized support group for your group's needs, please email [email protected].
Advantages of GHI's Virtual Clinic:
1. Multi-lingual therapists are available to provide support within 24 hours
2. Volunteers all hold a Masters level or higher training in mental health and are supported by Get Help Israel with access to supervision and professional support
3. Support for adults, adolescents, and children is available
IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE OR IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING HARMING YOURSELF OR OTHERS OR IF YOU FEEL THAT ANY OTHER PERSON MAY BE IN ANY DANGER OR IF YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL EMERGENCY, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CONTACT EMERGENCY SERVICES. ERAN'S NATIONAL SUICIDE HELPLINE CAN BE REACHED BY DIALING *3211.
The GHI Fund proudly support soldiers, lone soldiers, and active reservists in funding trauma therapy via private practice multilingual therapists to provide imminent specialized care. Soldiers can select their own therapist through our database of participating therapists.