Struggling after discharge? Where to get free mental health help
Last checked: October 2026. Amounts change, so always confirm with the official source.
The short answerIf you're having a hard time after discharge, you're not alone, and there's free help. You can call Nefesh Achat now (*8944, any hour, anonymous) or ERAN (1201). For proper therapy, the Ministry of Defense's Amit program gives up to 12 free sessions.
In immediate danger? Call 101 (Magen David Adom) or 100 (police) now.
Talk to someone now
- Nefesh Achat, *8944: the Ministry of Defense support line for released soldiers. Any hour, every day. You can stay anonymous.
- ERAN, 1201: emotional first aid by phone and chat. Free and anonymous.
- NATAL, 1-800-363-363: help with trauma and stress from war and terror.
Free therapy: the Amit program
Up to 12 therapy sessions (alone or as a couple), plus yoga, sports, workshops and self-help apps. For released soldiers with a Gold or Silver honorable discharge, and combat reservists with 50+ days since October 7, 2023. Reservists abroad can get therapy online. You can use it until December 31, 2027.
Injured during service?
The Ministry of Defense Rehabilitation Department gives support, treatment and rights to soldiers injured in body or mind.
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Common questions
Is there free therapy for released IDF soldiers?
Yes. The Ministry of Defense's Amit program gives up to 12 free therapy sessions to released soldiers with a Gold or Silver discharge, and to combat reservists with 50+ days since October 7, 2023.
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