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Amharic-Speaking Mental Health Support — Tene Briut in Afula
Tene Briut — national NGO of community health professionals. Amharic-speaking mental health services, chronic-disease prevention, cultural mediators. Anchor partner for the Health pillar.
About Afula
Afula, the centre of the Jezreel Valley, hosts an Israeli-Ethiopian community with a presence in various neighbourhoods. The city offers accessible real-estate prices and access to health services and regional employment centres.
What they offer
- Mental health: Amharic-speaking psychological counseling, crisis support, trauma response (especially relevant post-Oct 7).
- Chronic-disease prevention: diabetes, hypertension — Hebrew/Amharic content, community workshops.
- Cultural mediators: at HMOs and hospitals, help patients communicate with doctors.
- Family support: chronic illness, end-of-life, bereavement.
How to reach Tene Briut
- Hotline: 03-7383937 (Sun-Thu 9:00-17:00, Amharic/Hebrew)
- Web: tene-briut.org.il — regional branch contact info
- WhatsApp: directly with mental-health coordinator (number on website)
- Via HMO: ask for "Amharic translator/cultural mediator" — Tene Briut staffs the service
Who is eligible?
- Any community member — children, parents, grandparents. No age restriction.
- Acute crises prioritized.
- Free or symbolic cost.
🚨 In acute crisis: ERAN 1201 (24/7), or nearest hospital ER.
Ethiopian community in Afula
- Community population
- ~3,000
- Share of city
- ~7%
- Main neighbourhoods
- שכ' ב', שכ' ג'
- Community services
- ENP, מרכז קהילתי
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FAQ — Afula
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Afula?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Afula numbers approximately ~3,000 residents — around ~7% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: שכ' ב', שכ' ג'.
- How do I claim Amharic-Speaking Mental Health Support — Tene Briut in Afula?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Afula. For support: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
- What community support is available in Afula for this right?
- In Afula, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
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