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Amharic-Speaking Mental Health Support — Tene Briut in Jerusalem
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 Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel's capital, hosts a large Israeli-Ethiopian community concentrated historically in the Gondar neighbourhood in the north and with significant presence in Kiryat HaYovel and other areas. The city is home to the Centre for Ethiopian Jewish Heritage and several traditional synagogues led by kessim, alongside a broad housing market.
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 Jerusalem
- Community population
- ~30,000
- Share of city
- ~4%
- Main neighbourhoods
- גונדר, קרית היובל, פסגת זאב
- Community services
- מרכז מורשת יהדות אתיופיה, ENP
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FAQ — Jerusalem
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Jerusalem?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Jerusalem numbers approximately ~30,000 residents — around ~4% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: גונדר, קרית היובל, פסגת זאב.
- How do I claim Amharic-Speaking Mental Health Support — Tene Briut in Jerusalem?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Jerusalem. For support: מרכז מורשת יהדות אתיופיה, ENP.
- What community support is available in Jerusalem for this right?
- In Jerusalem, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: מרכז מורשת יהדות אתיופיה, ENP.
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Chronic Disease Prevention — Tene Briut
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