The Coalition of Religious Organizations for Mental Health

We're Here for Them

Here to make sure no one is left alone

What we Do

Supporting Families

Offering solutions to religious families dealing with a family member struggling with mental illness.

Building Community

Connecting communities to the subject of mental health and to community members who might be struggling.

Education

Providing training and tours of psychiatric hospitals for administrators and educators to build a better conversation around mental health.

Religious Services

Bridging the divide between the religious public and psychiatric institutions by supporting religious patients staying in mental health clinics.

Public Advocacy

Promoting policy, proposing legislation and fighting for funds on behalf of those with mental health challenges.

Hospital Activities

Organizing groups to visit, comfort and entertain patients staying in mental health clinics.

The Coalition in Numbers

During the two years we have been operating, we have been able to fulfill many dreams and goals on behalf of the mental health community. We look forward to expanding our activities in the coming years.
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Coalition Member Organizations

Our Projects

Project Fireflies

Nefesh Hotline

Young People's Club

Support Community

Announcing the Nefesh Incubator Program

We've launched an incubator program dedicated to promoting innovation in the field of mental health.

Our Leadership

Vered Mezuman-Aviad

Founder & CEO

Vered is Founder of the Coalition as well as of community seminary Ma'arava, in partnership with the Emunah organization. She is a member of the Beit Hillel rabbinical organization.

Rabbi Yuval Cherlow

Chairman

Rav Cherlow is Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshivat Orot Shaul in Tel Aviv and is a prominent figure in the Dati-Leumi community. He is involved in a variety of fields, including journalism, ethics, and politics. He is a leading member of the Tzohar rabbinical organization and of the Takana Forum.

– The Coalition of Religious Organizations for Mental Health –

Recipient of the 2024 Israel Health Minister's Shield Award

For its work supporting individuals with mental illness and their families, enhancing their integration into the community, and promoting social change … expanding operations during the war to provide mental health support to affected families and individuals, including soldiers.