Department of Social Services

The Department of Social Services - Agaf HaRevacha - is responsible for the wellbeing of Olim and returning citizens. The department works within the framework of the Ministry’s Division of Municipalities, Organizations and Communities. Its activities are geared to identifying and raising awareness of olims’ welfare needs and to promoting policies and solutions tailored to their culture and language. The Department also provides financial support and social support to olim undergoing crises and experiencing distress during their process of integration into Israeli society. Such assistance is in addition to the standard social services offered to Israeli residents.

The department staff, composed of national and regional supervisors, focuses on community and individual solutions provided through various department programs. These include a call center for psychological assistance in your language; the Klita Maytiva program – for optimal integration – which helps olim experiencing difficulties; the "Bema’ale" program for young olim evacuated during the Swords of Iron war; the "Resilience" program, and others.