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Hope and healing to those facing mental health challenges.

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Funding therapy for married individuals with mental health struggles.

Visits, advocacy and support for patients in psychiatric hospitals.

Rabbi Yaakov Bender Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva Darchei Torah

“Lev Shalom's incredible work generates a massive ripple effect. They save more than just people. More than families. They are saving generations!”

The behind-closed-doors reality of mental illness

"It's like I'm drowning in a sea of darkness, and I can't seem to find my way back to the surface. My family watches, helpless, their pain mirroring my own. That helplessness? It's a knife twist. I'm failing them, and the guilt is crushing.I want to make the pain go away, but I don't know how.  I just want to feel better, but I don't know if it's possible."

“Sometimes Mommy gets really sad, and she just stays in bed. Other times, she's happy and bouncy, and talks so fast, she can't seem to stop. Sometimes she forgets to make dinner or gets mad at me for no reason. And sometimes, when she cries, it makes me want to cry too.”

“I'm tired. Of the mood swings, the constant anxiety, and the eggshell walking. The man I married is buried somewhere beneath the depression, the irritability, the constant negativity .It's exhausting. I'm carrying the weight of the household, the kids, my own job, and  emotional baggage.I just want my husband back.”

I know I need help. But help costs money I don't have.

Mental health often impacts one’s ability to maintain stable employment resulting in constant financial stress. This creates a cruel paradox. The very people who need support most are often the ones least able to access it. But therapy isn’t a luxury, and everyone deserves the opportunity to heal, regardless of their income.

From struggle to strength, one family at a time.

Lev Shalom was established to provide financial assistance for married individuals seeking therapeutic support. Recognizing the profound impact quality therapy has on entire families, Lev Shalom bridges the gap between need and access. This isn’t merely a temporary aid; it’s an investment in lasting change, enabling couples to overcome barriers and build a healthier, more fulfilling life together.

Recently, Lev Shalom has expanded its reach, recognizing the acute needs of another vulnerable demographic: patients in psychiatric wards and their families. Navigating the complex and overwhelming landscape of inpatient mental health care can be deeply isolating. Lev Shalom is a vital lifeline, offering crucial support and advocacy.

The greatest victories are in the quietest moments.

Our success stories aren't always loud.
It's the quiet determination of someone finding the 'reason to wake up' they thought they'd lost.
It's the soft glow of a child's happiness as her mother sits proudly watching her perform her siddur play.
It's the sigh of gratitude from a wife, no longer alone in the chaos of bedtime.
It's the gentle return to the everyday.
The normalcy that feels like a miracle.
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