Our vision
To be the leading association in Israel, working to strengthen siblings of those experiencing mental illness, trauma, and psychological crisis, in their dual role as siblings and companions, through the development and construction of adapted infrastructures, to improve the sense of value and belonging of those experiencing them, strengthen the sibling bond, and build family resilience.
The challenges of siblings
As siblings of people with mental illness, we often wear two hats: a sibling hat and a therapist hat. Studies show that siblings of people with mental illness are prone to high levels of mental distress, including depression, anxiety, and even post-traumatic stress disorder.
Our mission
The association was founded to foster a community of brothers and sisters for people with mental health issues, to provide ongoing support in dealing with personal challenges, and to help strengthen brotherly relationships.
Body of professional knowledge
The association has a knowledge base for support, learning, and research on the subject of siblings of people with mental illness. Today, the place, role, and well-being of siblings of people with mental illness are not addressed and are unclear. Brothers and sisters do not have any "embarrassed teacher" explaining how to be a brother or sister of people with mental illness, and from that we set out.
"A brother is a friend."
"Given to you by nature"
Human Tissue Community
להיות חלק מקהילת "אחים ואחיות", המספקת תחושת שייכות, קבלת סיוע, מידע, התייעצות, כלים ומיומנויות
Advice from professionals
ליווי אישי בהתאם לצורך, כגון סיוע משפטי, מיצוי זכויות מול רשויות, ייעוץ עובדת סוציאלית, הפניה לייעוץ רפואי ועוד.
"Living in Brotherhood" meetings
הקושי הלא מדובר של אחאות למתמודדי נפש - מפגשי תמיכה ושייכות ליצירת זהות מיטבית וחיזוק החוסן הנפשי כאח/ות
"Sister/Sisters" Project
Training "veteran" siblings to provide support to "new" siblings according to the various needs throughout the process.
Our activities
The onset of mental illness in a sibling is a life-changing event in the family. A huge part of the burden, but also of the potential for improvement, lies within the family.
The association's activities are based on the concept that the sense of well-being of the brothers and sisters of mentally challenged people is critical to their ability to provide meaningful and ongoing support to their struggling brothers and parents who are overwhelmed by the burden of the task.
Led by dozens of dedicated volunteers – brothers, sisters and professionals – we will “tailor a modular suit” for each brother and sister, according to their personal needs and challenges. Supporting brothers and sisters will allow them to enhance their sense of worth and mental resilience, and even serve as a “force multiplier” – and contribute to the advancement of mental health in Israel.
Nearby activities
מפגש
*הפעילות נדחתה לאחר החגים*
סדנת חוסן בשיתוף רוטרי באר שבע
September 13, 2024
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09:30 - 12:30
מפגש בזום
עוזי צ'סטר - צמיחה מתוך משבר
November 21, 2023
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18:00 - 19:30
מפגש בזום
איתן כספי - יש לכם סיפור לספר? יש לכם מסר להעביר?
December 27, 2023
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19:00 - 20:00
מפגש בזום
גיל לבנוני - איך אפשר לפתח חוסן מנטלי בימים של מתח
October 25, 2023
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18:00 - 19:30
Join the community
Come be part of the "Human Tissue" community. You can contact us with any questions and we will assist you to the best of our ability.
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Join the human fabric and together we will improve the quality of life for all of us.
Email: info@ref.org.il
Main phone: 058-6318-577
