The Defense Ministry’s Rehabilitation Division hotline, which provides support and resources to disabled IDF veterans and released soldiers suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and post-traumatic injuries, began operating 24/7 on Wednesday, the ministry said. announced this week.
The hotline will be manned by volunteers and professionals from the Trauma and Resilience Center of Israel and can be reached by dialing *8944. Hotline staff will provide emotional support and guidance to victims of trauma after trauma.
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Disabled IDF veterans with post-trauma injuries, those in the process of recognition as disabled veterans, and lone soldiers dealing with incidents that occurred during their service are welcome to access the hotline. It is possible to get help anonymously from the hotline and hotline staff can refer people who call to the rehabilitation department for further care.
The hotline will remain open during High Holy Days, except for Yom Kippur.
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi visits the family of disabled veteran Itzik Sadian (Avshalom Sasoni/Mariv).