Core activity
Present wherever youth need us
ELEM operates nationwide with a wide range of programs, guided by the principle of reaching young people where they are, and to foster supportive relationships with trusted adults among our employees and volunteers, while striving to reduce risk behaviors, provide assistance, and refer for further treatment in the community.
ELEM’s areas of activity
We operate in a variety of fields to provide support, tools, and opportunities for youth in distress – from street rehabilitation to guidance for employment and independent living.
In-School Breathing Spaces
ELEM’s In-School Breathing Spaces, provide teenagers with a safe, accessible, and informal space embedded into the school day. The spaces are operated in partnership with and funded by the National Insurance Institute Foundations and local authorities.
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ELEM’s Outreach Vans and street work
ELEM’s Outreach Vans operate during the evening and nighttime hours, reaching adolescents and young adults in urban hang-out spots where they spend their time and where they may be at risk.
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24/7 Emergency Shelters
ELEM’s Emergency Programs, operated in partnership with and funded by the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs, provide immediate, continuous support to young women and men involved in the sex trade who are experiencing extreme vulnerability, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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ELEM’s digital outreach teams
ELEM’s digital outreach teams are present on the online platforms where adolescents spend their time, proactively identifying young people experiencing distress or risk and offering them a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space.
ELEM Digital, operated in partnership with and funded by the National Insurance Institute Foundations, is one of the organization’s longest-standing and most experienced programs in the digital space.
ELEM’s Sexual Abuse Treatment Services
ELEM’s Sexual Abuse Treatment Services provide specialized support for children, adolescents, young adults, and families coping with the impact of sexual abuse through individual, family, and group therapy.
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Youth Centers
ELEM’s Youth Centers, operated in partnership with local authorities, welcome teenagers in the afternoon and evening hours. Operating on an informal café model, they welcome young people to stop by freely, have a coffee or a snack, and connect.
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Harm Reduction at Festivals
ELEM’s Good People Program is a unique harm reduction initiative operating for over a decade at music festivals, raves, and other nightlife settings where young people gather.
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Guidance and training
ELEM is one of Israel’s leading organizations in developing professional knowledge and training on adolescence, youth at risk, resilience, and prevention.
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Spaces for High-Risk Women and Girls
ELEM’s High-Risk Youth Spaces provide accessible, community-based support for young women and adolescent girls facing severe risk, including complex trauma, ongoing abuse, and extreme life circumstances.
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Volunteering and Community
Volunteering with ELEM is a unique opportunity to make a direct and lasting difference in the lives of teens and young adults facing risk and adversity.
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