Psychotherapy and Psychosocial Support for Holocaust Survivors in Israel Born in Austria or Liberated in Austria

in German:
Psychotherapy and Psychosocial Support for Holocaust Survivors in Israel Born in Austria or Liberated in Austria

 

Founded in 1987 by Holocaust survivors and mental health professionals, Amcha is the largest provider of psychosocial support services for Holocaust survivors in Israel. It cares for around 25 Holocaust survivors born in Austria, among others. Its professional staff, consisting of psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists who have received psychotherapeutic training, and art therapists, offer therapy and psychiatric intervention. The 13 psychosocial clubs provide opportunities for survivors to socialise with peers through educational, cultural and recreational activities.

in German:
Amcha wurde 1987 von Holocaust-Überlebenden und Fachleuten für psychische Gesundheit gegründet und ist der größte Anbieter von psychosozialen Hilfsdiensten für Holocaust-Überlebende in Israel. Es werden unter anderem etwa 25 in Österreich geborene Holocaust-Überlebende betreut. Das Fachpersonal aus Psycholog:innen, Sozialarbeiter:innen, Psychiater:innen mit psychotherapeutischer Ausbildung und Kunsttherapeut:innen bietet Therapien und psychiatrische Interventionen an. Die 13 psychosozialen Clubs bieten den Überlebenden durch soziale, pädagogische, kulturelle und Freizeitveranstaltungen Kontakte zu Gleichaltrigen.

Amcha, National Israel Centre for Psychosocial Support of Survivors of the Holocaust and the Second Generation

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12 Jun 2025

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Social / socio-medical projects

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The project contents and descriptions are based primarily on the submissions of the project applicants. These submissions are edited for publication and translated into English. Although it is subjected to rigorous checks, the National Fund does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.