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OUR STORY & MISSION

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Established in 1998, NATAL – the Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center, is an apolitical organization providing multidisciplinary treatment and support to direct and indirect victims of trauma due to terror and war in Israel. Founded by Jude Yovel Recanati, together with the late Dr. Yossi Hadar z”l, NATAL ‘s mission is to lead the way in the field of trauma, and to advance the resiliency of Israeli society through treatment, prevention, public awareness and research. Our services are available across the country and to all Israeli citizens regardless of religion, ethnic background, color, age, gender or socio-economic status. To date, NATAL’s services have touched the lives of over 350,000 men, women and children.

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International Work: 

 

While NATAL’s work began in Israel, our mission resonates worldwide. In the past decade, NATAL has been called upon to deliver its deep expertise to at-risk communities and populations outside of Israel, and has undertaken groundbreaking collaborations to assist American wounded warriors dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as well as a partnership with inner-city Chicago faith leaders to assist in dealing with Trauma that stems from inner city violence.  NATAL has over 20 years of in-the-field experience of emergency management and preparation, NATAL’s team includes seasoned professionals with extensive national and global expertise.

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Goals:

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  • To serve as a multidisciplinary treatment center for direct and indirect victims of trauma due to the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict and natural disasters in order to improve their quality of life.
  • To act in the community to provide trauma prevention, intervention and guidance during times of routine and emergency.
  • To serve as a training center in the field of trauma for mental health professionals and to serve in the advancement of knowledge and research.
  • To raise awareness of trauma due to terror and war in Israeli society.

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