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Israeli Mental Health Navigator
Trusted86/100Guide to mental health services in Israel including therapy through kupot cholim, crisis hotlines, PTSD resources, and workplace mental health rights. Use when a user needs information about accessing psychiatric or psychological care, finding subsidized therapy, understanding the 2015 mental health reform, using crisis lines like ERAN (1201) or Natal, or navigating PTSD recognition through Bituach Leumi. Covers CBT, EMDR, private therapy costs, and employee mental health days. Do NOT use for clinical diagnosis or medication recommendations.
Trust score 86/100 (Trusted) · 48+ installs · MIT license
The Problem
Mental health demand in Israel surged 40% following the events of October 2023, with over 500,000 Israelis actively seeking therapy. Yet the average wait time for a subsidized psychologist through kupot cholim exceeds 3 months, and many residents are unaware that the Mental Health Reform (2015) guarantees access to psychotherapy as part of the national health basket. With 4 kupot cholim each offering different provider networks, copay structures, and specialized PTSD programs, navigating the system is overwhelming. This skill provides structured guidance on therapy access, crisis resources, insurance entitlements, and culturally adapted mental health support.
skills-ilnpx skills-il add skills-il/health-services@v1.2.0-israeli-mental-health-navigator --skill israeli-mental-health-navigator -a claude-codeInstall on Claude.ai, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Manus, or other platforms
- 1. Click "Download ZIP" to download the skill files.
- 2. Open Claude Desktop and go to Customize > Skills.
- 3. Click "+" and select "Upload a skill", then upload the ZIP file.
- 4. Start a new conversation. The skill will activate automatically when relevant.
When to Apply
- When building digital health platforms that need to route users to the correct kupat cholim mental health provider
- When developing crisis intervention tools that must include updated Israeli hotline numbers (ERAN 1201, Natal 1-800-363-363, Sahar chat)
- When creating HR or employee wellness applications that reference Israeli mental health leave rights and employer obligations
- When integrating PTSD and trauma-focused resources for populations affected by security incidents or reserve duty
- When building therapy matching tools that account for the kupot cholim referral process and Mental Health Reform entitlements
Try These Prompts
Find subsidized therapist
How do I get a referral to a subsidized psychologist through Maccabi kupat cholim? What is the copay and how many sessions under the Mental Health Reform?
Crisis hotlines and chat
What are all the mental health crisis hotlines available in Israel? Which ones offer chat support and which operate 24/7?
PTSD resources after reserve duty
What PTSD treatment options are available for IDF reservists after operational service? Are there dedicated programs through the Ministry of Defense or Natal?
Mental health disability benefits
How do I apply for mental health disability benefits through Bituach Leumi? What conditions qualify and what is the monthly amount?
Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
v1.2.0
NATAL hotline corrected to *3362, 2026 copay refresh (~33 NIS Maccabi, kupot psychologist visits free), updated kupot direct lines, Sahar WhatsApp added.
Apr 25, 2026
v1.1.0
Fixed Natal phone number to *3362, updated Sahar to 24/7 with WhatsApp support, removed unverified Kav LaHaim hotline, fixed therapist directory references, added recommended MCP servers and reference links
Apr 11, 2026
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