Resources and Help Centers
Emergency numbers and important links
●Emergency Numbers
ERAN, Mental Health First Aid
24/7 Mental Health Support
1201
NATAL, Trauma Support
Trauma Support Hotline
*6838
MDA, Emergency
Emergency Medical Services
101
Police
Emergency Hotline
100
Home Front Command
Emergency Guidelines
104
Fire Department
Fire and Rescue Services
102
The numbers above are for Israel. If you are outside Israel, use your local emergency numbers below.
United States - Emergency Services911
United States - Suicide and Crisis Lifeline988
United Kingdom - Emergency Services999
United Kingdom - Samaritans116 123
European Union - Emergency Services112
International - Crisis Text Line (US)Text HOME to 741741
●Guide for Family and Friends
- ✓Stay calm; speak quietly; encourage slow breathing.
- ✓Do not say things that minimize the importance of the feelings ("It's not that bad").
- ✓If there is chest pain or severe difficulty breathing, call MDA.
●Quick Tips
Guided Breathing
Inhale for 4 seconds; hold for 4 seconds; exhale for 4 seconds. Repeat 6 times.
Quick Grounding
Say a calming sentence out loud: "I'm okay, this will pass."
If Having a Panic Attack
Stay where you are; sit down; focus on breathing; ask for help.
●Useful Links
Message to Share with Family
I'm feeling anxious after the siren. Please stay close, talk to me quietly, and encourage me to breathe deeply.