By Kateryna Chalenko | Senior Partnership Officer
Founded in 2022, UA Mental Help is a charitable institution dedicated to protecting and improving the
mental health of Ukrainians, particularly those affected by war. Initially a volunteer initiative, the
organization has since grown into a fully operational foundation, supported by donors such as Americares
and Danish Church Aid. To date, UA Mental Help has provided over 24,000 free psychological
consultations and 15,000+ online chat sessions to more than 14,000 Ukrainians.
Ongoing and Completed Projects
1. Mental Health Support for Ukraine (Jan – May 2024) (Donor: Americares Foundation, Inc.)
Provided psychological consultations using the case management method to improve emotional well-being.
Activities included consultations, supervision sessions, webinars, and an information campaign.
2. Ukraine Mental Health Assistance Program (July – Oct 2024) (Donor: Americares Foundation,
Inc.)
Focused on individuals affected by war, humanitarian workers, and military families. Activities: individual
and group psychological consultations and supervision sessions.
3. Psychological Support for War-Affected Populations (Jan – Dec 2024) (Donor: DanChurchAid)
Targeted vulnerable groups such as IDPs, survivors of violence, veterans, people with disabilities, and others.
Provided psychological consultations, support groups, self-help groups, webinars, training sessions, and
supervision.
4. Brave Together (Since Oct 2023 – Ongoing) (Donor: Maybelline New York)
An international initiative offering psychological support to young people, including LGBTQ+ individuals and
IDPs, through online consultations, training, and chatbot services.
5. Psychological Support Initiative (Donor: Ukrainian National Women’s League of America)
Provides psychological assistance to children, women affected by gender-based violence, and healthcare
workers through individual and group consultations.
6. Psychological Assistance for Children from the "Nadiya" Orphanage (Since Oct 2024 –
Ongoing) (Donor: UNWLA)
Supports orphans through individual and group sessions, art therapy, and developmental activities.
Who We Support
UA Mental Help focuses on vulnerable populations, including:
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) and war-affected individuals
Children and adolescents in need of psychological care
Healthcare and humanitarian workers facing burnout
Survivors of physical and sexual violence
People with disabilities requiring accessible mental health services
Our Approach
Free psychological support for adults and children
Psychoeducation and training through workshops and seminars
Community-based support networks to foster resilience
UA Mental Help remains committed to expanding access to high-quality mental health support, ensuring that
those affected by war receive the care they need to rebuild their lives.
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