AMCHA, an organization that has been supporting Holocaust survivors and their families for over 35 years in coping with trauma, processing memories, and participating in social life, has expanded its services in response to 7th of October 2025. In addition to its existing therapy and support programs, AMCHA now provides more home visits, transportation services, visits to nursing homes, and psychological support for those most affected. Over the past months, AMCHA has been able to provide individualized support to thousands of survivors and extend its reach to those in urgent need.

Right now, funding is urgently needed for three key AMCHA projects. First, in the area of therapeutic care: AMCHA provides 70,000 therapy hours per year, but due to the rising demand since October 7, 2023, waiting lists are forming for the first time. Additionally, as many survivors are elderly and in fragile health, therapy increasingly needs to be conducted at home, significantly increasing the workload. AMCHA also operates 13 Psychosocial Clubs, serving up to 1,000 survivors five days a week, offering activities such as art workshops and museum visits that foster social exchange and community. Now more than ever, group therapy and social interaction are essential for survivors.
Since October 7, 2023, AMCHA has also been providing emergency psychological support for those most severely affected. Many suffer from extreme psychological distress, especially PTSD, particularly in Israel’s southern and northern regions, where there is a shortage of therapists. AMCHA is working to close these gaps by sending therapists from central Israel to provide much-needed care on-site.

Since October 7, 2023, the demand for AMCHA’s services has risen sharply—along with costs. Donations help fund these essential programs for Holocaust survivors, covering not only therapy costs but also transportation expenses and fees for supervising volunteers. Your support makes a direct impact on ensuring that survivors receive the care they urgently need.