Part 5: Where to get more help
Part 5 of our "Wave of Light" Communal Grief Resource Guide
The world is heavy right now, and you don’t need to go through it alone.
Betterhelp is offering six months of free online counseling to those impacted by the ongoing war. Highly praised by reputable sources such as the Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, Forbes, and others, BetterHelp has 34,000 licensed, experienced, and accredited mental health professionals in its database. Click here to sign up.
Chai Lifeline is offering crisis services in both America and to English speakers in Israel. The 24-hour crisis line can be reached by calling 732-377-5135 in Israel or 855-3-CRISIS in the United States or by emailing crisis@chailifeline.org. Their website also has a full page of resources for adults and children. The website can be accessed by clicking here.
Crisis Text Line provides English language mental health support, text SHARE to 741741 to connect to a live volunteer Crisis Counselor or via web chat.
ERAN provides emotional first aid for those in Israel. Call *3201 for support. For lone soldiers, specialized assistance is available through the Nefesh B’Nefesh Lone Soldier Hotline at *6563.
Gefen Fertility in Israel has dedicated team members available to speak and provide emotional support. Email your name and phone number to info@karengefen.org and they will be in touch.
Merkaz Panim Fertility provides emotional and physical support to families facing fertility challenges. They can be reached at merkazpanim1@gmail.com.
Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services released a resource on managing trauma that is geared to parents and caregivers, with specific tips for helping children of all ages cope. The guide can be accessed by clicking here. Ohel also has a dedicated support line for teachers which can be reached either by emailing teachersupport@ohelfamily.org or by calling 718-686-3189 from 12 to 1 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, or from 4 to 6 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Click here to access a list of Jewish Mental Health Organizations from Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools.
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