NATAL's "Together Under the Stretcher" campaign

“Ever since Operation Protective Edge I feel like my life has come to a stop. I don’t sleep at night, nightmares, every little noise makes me jump, and feelings of guilt that I wasn’t able to save him (another soldier) haunt me. I’m unable to commit to anything; I can’t study or hold on to a job, not to mention a relationship…” N was a combat soldier in Operation Protective Edge. His story is the story of us all. Join us under the stretcher to support Israeli victims of trauma due to terror and war in their journey back to life. The lives of thousands of Israeli civilians were derailed by one terrible moment of terror and war, and are plagued with memories that do not let up. Studies show that 10%-15% of IDF veterans who experienced traumatic events during their military service will become symptomatic of PTSD and require psychological support and intervention. NATAL’s services are immediately accessible to all civilians; our help is both discreet and free of bureaucracy. Every day NATAL’s Helpline receives dozens of calls, and likewise every week 140 therapists located across the country treat over 500 men, women and children. Additional treatment services include group therapy for partners and parents of soldiers with PTSD, video therapy, horse therapy, nature therapy, and therapeutic running groups for combat veterans. A wide range of trauma resiliency programs are regularly implemented in communities across the country through the Community Outreach Unit. Most of NATAL’s budget relies upon donations, and was severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The organization is in great need of additional resources to enable the continuation of its critical programs and services. NATAL is currently dealing with many inquiries and requests for help, however the impact of Coronavirus has decreased the amount of donations, making it difficult to raise the required funds, and prohibiting our normal fundraising events. We are therefore launching NATAL’s very first crowdfunding campaign and call on the Israeli public to join us under the stretcher by donating towards the continuation of NATAL’s critical programs and services. Help us support and heal the thousands of Israeli civilians and IDF veterans who suffer from PTSD as a result of terror and war. Join us for them; Join for us all.