ENOSH – The Israeli Mental Health Association was founded 45 years ago to address diverse mental health needs - prevention, early short-term intervention and long-term support, both for young people with emotional difficulties and for individuals with psychiatric conditions and their families. 

The "Iron Swords" war erupted unexpectedly and exposed the Israeli society to exceptionally horrifying sights and experiences, unlike anything seen before; these events have caused and continue to cause severe psychological damage to many.

Enosh responded quickly to meet immediate needs but also realized that the post-war reality would require a strong and long-term systemic capability to deal with multiple and growing cases of psychological trauma and associated disorders.

Enosh center in Beit Shemesh is one of major centers, providing complex rehabilitation services, including housing, employment, and social programs, to over 250 people with psychosocial disabilities; about 100 of them routinely visit the center 3-5 times a week.

The center lacks a bomb shelter, the absence of which necessitated temporarily closure of the center during the war; construction of a new shelter will enable Enosh to maintain everyday routines even during wartime.

Opening of the shelter foreseen for April 2025.