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Mental Health First Aid

Saving Lives is in Everyone's Hands

We are the official representative in Israel of the world's leading organization in mental health first aid. We provide rapid and tailored intervention in mental health crises, saving lives similar to physical first aid. We believe that everyone can and should acquire the tools to reach out and support a person in distress.

Our programs are based on decades of international research and experience, uniquely adapted to the Israeli reality. We train individuals and organizations to identify signs of mental distress, provide effective initial support, and encourage seeking professional help. Our goal is to create a more resilient society, where conversation about mental health is open, and help is accessible to all.

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Established International Evidence-Based Program

Evidence-Based Program

Provides practical tools based on proven research and methodologies for identifying various mental health challenges.

International Network

Operating in 35 countries, with over 9 million certified first aiders worldwide trained to provide initial response.

ALGEE Model

A 5-step protocol of simple and proven actions that assists in providing initial support in hundreds of thousands of situations and groups.

5-Step Action Plan

ALGEE Model

Approach

Approaching a person in distress with gentleness, empathy and sensitivity, while creating a safe space for conversation.

Listen Non-judgmentally

Providing an attentive ear and emotional acceptance of the person, while avoiding criticism or judgment.

Give Support & Information

Directing to appropriate treatment sources, while providing information and practical assistance in reaching professional help.

Encourage Self-Help

Assisting in finding tailored knowledge and personal coping strategies that promote resilience and sense of control.

Encourage Other Support

Mobilizing additional support circles from the person's close environment, to strengthen feelings of belonging and security.

Why is this important?

Program Effectiveness

Saving Lives

Preventing suicide and assisting in acute crisis situations through rapid and accurate intervention.

Improving Mental Health

Early identification of mental health problems and assistance in seeking professional treatment, preventing deterioration.

Strengthening Community

Creating a strong social support network that encourages mutual responsibility and community resilience.

Reducing Stigma

Promoting open, inclusive and non-judgmental discourse about mental health, encouraging help-seeking.

Full Adaptation

Programs Tailored to Different Populations

  • For Young Adults

    Focuses on unique challenges of ages 18-25, providing tailored tools for supporting young friends and family members.

  • For Workplaces

    Creating a supportive and mentally healthy work environment that encourages productivity and organizational commitment.

  • For Security Forces

    Tailored support for police, military, firefighters, and medical teams exposed to ongoing stress and emergency situations.

  • For Teenagers

    Tools adapted for peer support among adolescents, focusing on the social and emotional challenges of adolescence.

  • For Seniors

    Addressing the mental challenges of the elderly population, providing tools for coping with loneliness, loss and illness.

  • For Healthcare Workers

    Supporting medical personnel, paramedics and soldiers exposed to ongoing stress and emergency situations as part of their work routine.

Sun-Thu: 9:00-17:00
Fri: 9:00-14:00
Israel
Training nationwide
054-7919609
mhfaotefaza@gmail.com