Treatment Facilities in Israel

The staff of Inbar Center is comprised of two psychologists, a neurologist and a consulting psychiatrist. We provide a wide range of services that start with full Psychodidactic and Psychological evaluations. Our team of psychologists is trained in the diagnosis of Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism and more. We assess children, adolescents and adults. Our assessments are recognized by MOE (The Ministry of Education משרד הבריאות) Bituach Leumi (ביטוח לאומי) and are often reimbursable by the major health funds. We specialize in Bi-Lingual assessment. We assess in Hebrew and English, but take into account the way bilingualism impacts processing even if we don't test in a specific language. In cases where a medical evaluation is needed for government agencies, we have MD's trained to work with all ages as well. We also assess students in Higher Education or those working towards the Psychometric Exam in Israel. (We do not test for SAT's). We assess adults who need psychological evaluation after suffering from long term psychiatric disorders: Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder and Personality disorders. We also offer treatment for various issues and are excited to offer KAP for otherwise treatment resistant depression and PTSD. Under the supervision of our medical team we offer psychotherapy that is assisted by use of certain medications that have proven efficacy with these conditions

Crossroads Mission: Crossroads provides essential life-saving prevention and intervention programs for over 1,000 Anglo teens and young adults in Israel each year to reach their potential and thrive. Crossroads Core Programs • Street Outreach: Every weekend our social workers engage in active outreach roaming the central streets of downtown Jerusalem. Through street outreach, our Social Workers provide crisis intervention when necessary and inform teens and young adults about the services and resources available to assist them at the Drop-in Center. • Drop-in Center: offers a safe space for teens and young adults to hang out with friends, interact with Social Workers, participate in various enrichment activities, or just relax. The doors open daily at 2:30 p.m. The evening Moadon is open Sunday through Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. A range of ongoing and one-time activities is offered based on participant interests. There is also a special Thursday Night Chill program each week in the Moadon from 9:15 p.m. until 11:15 p.m. Activities include ‘Open Mic’ nights, concert series to showcase talents, paint nights and time to just hang out and relax with friends. • Expressive Arts: an opportunity for teens to explore and express their creativity, gain practical skills and a deeper sense of self through various programs in art, ‘School of Rock’ music program, Crossroads Theater Shed, creative writing, yoga, meditation, photography. The new Crossroads Theater Shed program was recently launched to bring together teens and young adults from different backgrounds to develop their theater skills. It focuses on improvisation, acting techniques, and participation in a group theater production. • Therapeutic Counseling and Casework: subsidized therapeutic counseling helping address behavioral, psychological, social and emotional issues. We also help arrange, coordinate and advocate for additional community services that meet specific client needs. Therapy sessions are generally held from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Sunday-Thursday • Crisis Hotline: 24/ 7 Crossroads Teen Crisis Hotline is a resource at all times and accessible throughout Israel to help teens & young adults who may be experiencing extreme emotional distress or personal crisis. • Educational assistance: Crossroads assists with educational needs in two ways. First, helping obtain extra support for those currently enrolled in high school or college and struggling academically. Second, offering a G.E.D. preparatory course to complete a high school equivalency degree. The course is available on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. • Create Your Own Future (CYF) Employment Center: assistance with resume building, conducting a job search, applying to various jobs, trouble-shooting job-related issues and opportunities to learn essential job skills through supervised job internships and apprenticeships, and workshops with local business owners and entrepreneurs. • Gap-year services: support for gap-year students and schools in meeting the full spectrum of their mental health needs, from crisis intervention to individual therapy. Additionally, Crossroads staff is available for training, workshops & consultations for gap-year program administration, educators, madrichim and staff. • Enrichment and prevention programs in communities outside of Jerusalem: Beit Shemesh; Hashmonaim Learn more about us on our site: https://www.new.crossroadsjerusalem.org/

Metiv's vision is an Israeli society that gives voice to, cares and empowers those affected by psychological trauma. Our center provides clinical and other interventions that heal and empower those exposed to traumatic life experiences. Through integrated treatment and recovery programs, we help survivors process their traumatic experiences, to strengthen their coping mechanisms, to resume daily functioning, and to improve their general quality of life. METIV uses evidence-based research to inform our treatments. Some contact METIV immediately after a traumatic event, while others contact us many years later. Yet most of our patients are in a severe ongoing crisis that has impaired their daily functioning and their coping abilities. Our treatment is designed to give patients the tools they need to cope so that they can complete their course of therapy as quickly as possible and lead productive lives. METIV uses evidence-based research developed by our research unit to make a difference with the patients we serve. Metiv Children: Metiv’s Children’s Emotion Regulation Clinic (CERC) enhances resilience and emotion regulation for traumatized and at risk children and parents. Exposure to multiple acts of political violence such as war and terrorism, along with the stresses of daily life in Israel, have proven adverse effects on children including impaired emotion regulation, leading to post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTS), impaired development and behavioral problems. CERC promotes a unique approach based on Metiv’s research showing that development of emotion regulation plays a key role in prevention of psychopathology resulting from traumatic events and stress. CERC focuses on children due to the understanding that developing skills in emotion regulation plays a key role in the prevention of psychopathology resulting from traumatic events. Exposure to trauma at a young age can drastically disrupt a child’s capacity in three domains of self-regulation that are crucial for healthy functioning: sensory regulation, emotion regulation, and executive functioning. Metiv research has found that a crucial factor in the development of young children is their parents’ sense of competence and ability to self-regulate during and after emergency. Stability and resilience in parents and caregivers helps in preventing psychopathology in children exposed to trauma. This knowledge, which we published in scientific articles and two books, forms the basis of the CERC model which incorporates the NAMAL program for mothers of toddlers and young children ages 2-4, and the PANDA program for children aged 7-12, both of which are structured evidence based programs with a specific protocol.

Beit Daniella is a rehabilitative day center for youth, ages 12 through 18, who are struggling with mental health issues and in need of a transition day center (6 months to a year) to help them integrate back into their lives and communities. The center operates daily from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at Havat Harei Yehuda near Tzur Hadassah. Situated in the pastoral Judean Hills, the center emphasizes empowerment, incorporating animal assisted therapy and nature as a central healing element. There is an individualized study program to reduce gaps in education and develop learning skills and gain confidence as a student. For youth suffering with eating disorders, there is group therapy under the guidance of Dr. Rachel Bachner as well as DBT groups under the guidance of Dr. Noga David, one for youth and one for parents. Beit Daniella's mission is to provide youth with skills for emotional regulation and inner balance and at the same time, facilitate and guide gradual integration into the community. The end goal is for the participant to learn to manage his/her illness while living a full life within his/her family and community. Participants referred to Beit Daniella are obligated in parallel to be seeing a psychologist and psychiatrist ( and nutritionist-in the case of an eating disorder) with the understanding that this care will continue beyond the period of rehabilitation at Beit Daniella. Participants must be cooperative and motivated for rehabilitation.

Forest Therapy Israel promotes forest therapy as a research-based approach that supports health, emotional well-being and resilience through mindful, guided time in nature. Our programs follow a structured forest therapy protocol, combining sensory awareness, slow and intentional time in the forest, and guidance by certified forest therapy facilitators. Unlike an ordinary walk in nature, forest therapy is a guided process designed to deepen connection with the natural environment through the senses, encourage presence and relaxation, and provide practical tools for coping with stress, burnout and emotional strain. Programs are offered as group experiences and may include a single three-hour session or a series of guided sessions. Our work supports adults coping with stress, burnout, anxiety and trauma-related challenges, as well as reservists, disabled IDF veterans, professionals, educators and organizational teams. Forest Therapy Israel also works with qualified mental-health professionals as part of programs requiring therapeutic support. Ya'ar Efsharuyot in Petah Tikva serves as the Israeli Center for Forest Therapy and experiential learning in nature. Located in a private eucalyptus forest, the center is used for guided programs, professional training and research. Forest Therapy Israel is also active in facilitator training, the development of forest therapy trails and research aimed at advancing the use of nature as a resource for health and well-being in Israel.

The AZ House is a leading English-speaking drug and alcohol treatment center in Israel, offering a powerful residential recovery program for men struggling with addiction. Located in Jerusalem, AZ House provides a structured, supportive environment where residents can build a foundation for long-term recovery—free of financial burden. Founded by Eric Levitz in response to the high cost of treatment often faced by families in crisis, AZ House operates on a scholarship-based model. Through annual fundraising, the program can provide comprehensive care to residents or their families at no charge. Our Approach AZ House combines the proven principles of the 12-Step Program, therapeutic community living, and life-skills development. We provide a safe, respectful, and purpose-driven environment where men can focus solely on their recovery and personal growth. Our residents come from various backgrounds, including many from Jewish communities worldwide. While AZ House is sensitive to the needs of religiously observant individuals—offering a kosher, Shabbat-friendly environment—our program is open to all men, regardless of religious practice or affiliation. Our primary focus is on recovery. Program Overview The AZ House recovery journey is structured in three progressive phases: Phase 1: Foundation Building Focus solely on recovery with limited outside contact. Daily 12-step meetings, group therapy, and community living. No personal cell phones or unsupervised activities. Residents learn accountability, self-discipline, and teamwork. Phase 2: Reintegration & Job Readiness Begin seeking employment while maintaining program responsibilities. Access to a phone for work-related purposes. Participation in life-skills groups, job coaching, and community support. Continued focus on completing the 12 Steps. Transition to greater independence while remaining connected to the house. Phase 3: Independent Living Support Live semi-independently while maintaining a supportive connection to AZ House. Access to personal devices, work, and social activities. Opportunity to mentor newer residents. Development of a personal exit and aftercare plan. Residents may stay as long as needed to ensure a stable transition. Program Length The program typically spans nine months, beginning with intensive residential care and progressing toward independent living with continued community support. Cost of Treatment AZ House operates 100% on donations, allowing us to provide free treatment to all who qualify. We believe that recovery should never come at the cost of financial hardship. Our Community & Facility AZ House is located in a quiet villa in the Pisgat Ze’ev neighborhood of Jerusalem. The facility includes comfortable living spaces, a garden, a workout area, and community spaces that support reflection, growth, and fellowship. Our Mission AZ House provides a safe, affordable, and effective path to long-term recovery. We empower men to rebuild their lives with dignity—free from addiction—while becoming productive, self-sufficient members of society. Our Story AZ House is modeled after the therapeutic community approach developed by Jack Mulhall in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1991. Inspired by the success of Freedom House and other similar programs, AZ House opened its doors in 2016 in memory of Avrohom Ze’ev Olive, a young man whose life was tragically lost to addiction. Our program carries Jack’s vision: anyone seeking recovery deserves the opportunity, regardless of their financial situation. Our Values Self-Discipline Community Gratitude Willingness