ELEM is Israel's leading nonprofit supporting at-risk youth and providing mental health and trauma support to children, teens, and young adults.

Founded in 1982, ELEM/Youth in Distress in Israel is the country’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to treating and transforming the lives of troubled and at-risk youth.

ELEM Celebrates the RAY OF HOPE BENEFIT 2025 - Healing Trauma & Strengthening Israel’s Future on Wednesday, November 5 at 7 PM

She currently holds the position of President of ELEM/America and is a member of the International Board of ELEM. She has been instrumental in the success and professionalism of ELEM’s vocational …

Join ELEM on an inspiring trip to Israel. See the Holy Land from a whole new perspective, visit multiple ELEM programs, meet youth whose lives have been turned around by ELEM, and enjoy wonderful …

Through these trauma-informed and extreme-risk programs, ELEM provides shelter to more than 500 young people escaping human trafficking, and over 10,000 hours of therapeutic support to survivors …

*10/17 – Since last Tuesday night, ELEM has been on the ground at Kibbutz Ma’aleh Hahamisha, currently housing 350 evacuated families, to provide emotional support and trauma therapy to teens …

Thousands of survivors of the Nova Festival and decimated Kibbutz communities have not received any mental health support, with devastating results. ELEM is urgently stepping in to support these youth …

The Shelter is an emergency lodging center for homeless young women. Open 365 days a year from 10:00 p.m. until 11:00 a.m., the program unconditionally offers women a secure place to stay at …

ELEM sees thousands of youth dealing with severe sexual abuse—this year alone, providing over 10,000 hours of therapy for victims and survivors of assault and exploitation—and Taisia’s story is …