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Alumni Support Center

The Support Center offers personalized, discrete, and professional assistance to the Unit’s alumni, with the intent to strengthen and preserve their long-term mental resilience. The initiative was established from a deep understanding that coping with the aftermath of combat service and reserve duty often involves complex emotional challenges, requiring tailored support, professional guidance, and individual direction for the path ahead.

What does the support include?

Initial Consultation & Response

This conversation aims to assess individual needs, provide initial emotional support, and refer individuals to appropriate therapeutic resources within the community. All guidance is delivered with professional accompaniment, discretion, and tailored to the unique background of each alumnus and alumna.

Connecting to Community-Based Emotional Therapy

Referral to qualified professionals, therapeutic frameworks, or rehabilitation programs within the community, personally tailored to the applicant's needs. The guidance process includes accompaniment and assistance in establishing initial contact with the suitable therapeutic solution, ensuring optimal integration and a sense of security throughout the process.

Assistance with
Claiming Rights

Providing personal guidance and support in navigating relevant entities for the purpose of maximizing mental health and functional medical rights stemming from military service and reserve duty. This assistance includes guidance, consultation, and practical help in dealing with both civilian and military systems.

שיתופי פעולה לטיפול רגשי מסובסד בקהילה

NATAL – Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center

NATAL provides in-person psychological treatment with certified therapists based on geographic location. Assistance and treatment through NATAL are provided free of charge and do not require official recognition of disability.

To register for NATAL's emotional therapy, download the Amit App and register through it.

NATAL Hotline

1-800-363-363

The Clinic for Trauma and Resilience at Tel Aviv University

Specializes in focused post-trauma therapy (sometimes referred to as "shell shock" or PTSD), provided by a team of certified and skilled therapists in the field. Psychiatric support is also available if needed.

Treatment at the clinic is provided for a token payment of 50 ILS per session, and free of charge for those recognized with a disability by the Ministry of Defense.

The Combat Stress Reactions Unit

This Unit provides mental health support to civilians experiencing emotional distress due to their participation in combat or operational activities. Treatment is provided by certified professionals, free of charge, and without requiring disability recognition.

Address:

6 Efal St., Petah Tikva

AMCHA Center

Treats trauma survivors. An active member of the Israeli Trauma Coalition. Engaged in direct treatment for individuals experiencing trauma and anxiety, and provides training for emergency preparedness and assistance in coping with such situations.

Private Therapists

In collaboration with the Foundation (at the cost of 300 ILS per session in private clinics; please contact us for a tailored connection).

Assistance with Clarifying and Exercising the Rights of the
Unit's Alumni Following Their Military Service