Shalvat Chayim

Founded in 1978, Shalvat Chayim is a charity based in Jerusalem, Israel working on mental health, addiction, employment & skills.

Shalvat Chayim is a non-profit that runs group homes in several hostels around Jerusalem, Israel, providing round-the-clock care in an Orthodox Jewish setting. Founded in 1978, it serves Jewish youth and adults aged 18 and over with chronic mental illnesses, developmental disorders, effects of long-term drug use, and severe post-traumatic stress disorder after military service. It also serves individuals from abroad. Services include medical and mental health support, therapy and medication management, meals tailored to dietary needs, vocational training and employment opportunities, and recreational, social and therapeutic activities. Its stated aim is to enhance the dignity and quality of life of residents so they can live meaningful, self-directed lives as contributing members of the community.