Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah & Integration has partnered with ERAN–Emotional First Aid in a unique initiative: it offers new Olim and returning residents a dedicated mental health support line, therapy in their native language and professional support that helps them start over in a welcoming environment
Behind rising suicide rates among reservists are untold stories of trauma, silence and systemic failure; families say many returned from war deeply changed, yet fell through the cracks of military and civilian care, with deadly consequences
Interview with David Koren, CEO of ERAN on “A Country in Trauma” on The Jerusalem Post
The Emergency Panel brought together top voices from Magen David Adom (MDA), Metiv, and ERAN (Emotional First Aid), who stand at the forefront of the country’s emotional and physical recovery.
David Koren, head of ERAN, Israel’s leading emotional first aid organizations, speaking at the Jerusalem Post online conference, “A Nation in Trauma,” said that his organization receives approximately 1,000 calls each day from Israelis who are experiencing stress and trauma.
ERAN’s leaders discuss the surge in mental health needs during Israel’s ongoing crisis, the launch of a national emergency center, and the vital role of global Jewish support.
Since the start of the war with Iran, approximately 6,500 applications have been received by the Aran Association. An increase in applications from men to the association has been identified, including soldiers and reservists.