Mental health first aid is the skill to listen without judgment, identify a mental crisis situation and provide effective initial help. In Israel, 3,000 certified individuals have already received training in mental health first support, and 85% of participants report significant improvement in their ability to identify and handle distress at work. This is an investment that reduces costs, improves productivity and saves lives.
Professional Mental Health First Aid
We are the Israeli branch of the leading international organization in mental health first aid. We bring proven international methodology, fully adapted to Israeli reality with instructors who are war survivors and have lived through severe trauma.
In Israel, over 3,000 certified individuals have already undergone mental health first aid training, and 85% of participants report significant improvement in their ability to identify and treat distress at work. This isn't theory - it's a proven protocol that saves lives and improves productivity.
- International certification recognized worldwide
- Certified instructors who are war survivors bringing real resilience
- Content adapted to Israeli reality - wars, terror and emergencies
- Ongoing support and active alumni community
Results Speak for Themselves
The program delivers immediate results: 65% fewer absences due to mental health issues, 78% improvement in confidence to provide help, and 70% increase in motivation to assist colleagues. Organizations save tens of thousands in costs.
Dr. Rachel Cohen
HR Manager, Hi-Tech Company
"The MHFA Israel training was simply revolutionary for our organization. We learned to recognize early warning signs, approach employees in distress correctly, and refer them to professional help. It gave us practical tools that really work and confidence to handle situations where we previously felt helpless. Highly recommended for every organization!"
Our Training
Professional Training
We offer a variety of mental health first aid training programs, from basic introductory training to comprehensive and complete training for professional instructors.
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Extended Training
A 4-hour comprehensive training course that includes all mental health first aid content, explanation of why it's more important now than ever, and practical work for instructors without complex equipment.
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Basic Training
A one-hour initial introduction to the method, practical introduction to mental health first aid, the ALGEE 5-step model and creating a bridge between the community and professional help.
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Complete Training
A comprehensive 14-hour course including specialized treatment for young populations, dealing with suicidal crises, anxiety and psychosis, psychotherapeutic exercises and international certification.
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Population-Specific Programs
Dedicated programs adapted for youth (18-25), adults, healthcare workers and emergency workers. Each program is culturally adapted to Israeli reality and the unique challenges of each group.
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Corporate & Organization Training
Training adapted to the Israeli work environment including dealing with stress, emergencies, military and civilian trauma. Training that reduces 65% of absences due to mental health issues.
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Trauma-Specialized Training
Training specialized in dealing with traumas unique to Israeli reality: wars, terror attacks, October 7th events and Iron Swords war. Training by instructors who lived through these traumas themselves.
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Behind the Scenes
Our Professional Team
Our team consists of certified and experienced mental health first aid instructors who have undergone comprehensive international-level training. A significant portion of our instructors are war survivors who experienced the difficult events firsthand and bring with them resilience, wisdom and unique experience in dealing with trauma and emergencies.
As the official representative of MHFA in Israel, we bring with us decades of research, content development and international experience, adapting them specifically to the complex and unique Israeli reality.
Stuart Katz
CEO
A quiet and efficient leader, leading the organization with integrity and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Avi Tenenbaum
Curriculum Manager
Expert in disaster behavioral health and psychological first aid with international experience.
Tiki Yeres
Instructor
Provides warm and professional support while connecting deep personal experience with high-level training.
Shiri Hadar
Partnerships and Client Relations Manager
Leads strategic relationship development with institutions and organizations in Israel and abroad.
Training Pricing
Program 2025
Transparent and professional pricing for 2025 including quality mental health first aid training at accessible prices - a small investment that provides employees with essential tools, reduces absences and creates a healthier, more supportive work environment.
Extended Training
450 NIS
/ per participantMore in-depth training in mental health first aid including the ALGEE 5-step model and professional community support.
- 4 hours
- All basic training content
- ALGEE model in depth and practical application
- Practice with various crisis situations
- Strategies for dealing with anxiety and depression
Basic Training
100 NIS
/ per participantInitial training in mental health first aid including mental guidance tools and learning materials for providing basic help.
- One hour
- Understanding MHFA background and importance
- Learning ALGEE model basics
- Identifying basic signs of mental distress
- Tools for supportive and non-judgmental conversation
Full Training
900 NIS
/ per participantFull and comprehensive training in mental health first aid including a complete 14-hour course, distress management and psychotherapeutic support.
- Full 14-hour course
- Comprehensive and in-depth training in all areas
- Trauma and acute crisis management
- Dealing with suicidal thoughts and psychosis
- Advanced simulations and international certification
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Frequently Asked Questions?
What is mental health first aid and why is it critical in organizations?
How does the ALGEE 5-action model turn employees into certified helpers?
The ALGEE model consists of 5 simple and practical actions: Approach without judgment → Listen with attention and empathy → Give encouragement and support → Encourage professional help → Provide information and ongoing support. 78% of participants report that they are able to implement the model with confidence within a week of training. This is not theory - this is a proven protocol that works.
What are the economic and organizational benefits of implementing the program?
The program brings immediate measurable results: 65% reduction in absence cases due to mental health issues, 60% improvement in early identification and intervention ability, and 70% increase in motivation and confidence levels to help colleagues. Organizations that implemented the program saved up to tens of thousands of shekels in treatment and productivity costs, all for an investment of just hundreds of shekels.
How is the program adapted to different populations and Israeli reality?
We have programs adapted for each group: young adults (18-25) who need to cope with age-specific challenges, adults going through midlife crises, healthcare workers under daily pressure, and workers in special populations. Each program is culturally adapted to Israeli reality - wars, terrorism, military and social pressure, while integrating proven international methodology.
Why specifically instructors who are war survivors? What do they bring that others don't?
Our instructors who are war survivors don't just know theory - they've lived it. They've experienced all types of distress: wars, anxiety, depression, loss and trauma. This gives them unique credibility and resilience that enables them to teach tools that truly work. They combine high professionalism with real human experience - the result is training that genuinely transforms lives.
How is the program different from physical first aid or CPR?
Mental health first aid deals with distress that you can't see with the eye, but it's no less life-threatening. While in CPR you treat a heart that has stopped, here you treat a spirit that is broken. The program teaches how to identify warning signs, listen in a healing way, and refer to appropriate treatment. The difference? Instead of saving lives physically, you save them mentally - and sometimes that's exactly what prevents a person from ending their life.
Why Choose Us
What's Special About MHFA Israel
Proven International Professionalism
Based on over 200 controlled studies and 9 million participants worldwide - this isn't theory, it's science.
War Survivor Instructors
Instructors who have personally experienced extreme trauma and know how to teach tools that actually work - real experience that saves lives.
Revolutionary ALGEE Model
5 simple actions that anyone can learn and use immediately - you don't need to be a psychologist to save lives.
Immediate Measurable Results
65% fewer absences, 78% improvement in confidence to provide help, 85% improvement in ability to identify mental distress.
Adapted for Every Population
Dedicated programs for youth, adults, healthcare workers and emergency responders - each group receives tools tailored to their needs.
Adapted to Israeli Reality
Dealing with wars, terror and October 7th events - tools adapted to our unique traumas.
From Ashes to Hope
Join the Vital Mission
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based program, active in more than 35 countries and trusted worldwide for over 25 years, with more than 9 million people trained. Through the From Ashes to Hope project, we focus especially on war survivors and affected communities - helping them transform trauma into resilience and empowering them to heal and strengthen those around them.