What is ICAR Collective?
ICAR Collective brings together leading experts in psychology, medicine, public health, philanthropy, and investment, to accelerate trauma healing and safeguard the health, productivity, and security of Israel.
We are fostering collaboration among the numerous organizations involved in trauma healing, including NGOs, managed health organizations, government, and both private and public providers to help ensure that all efforts and resources are aligned with the most pressing needs of the population.
What is the challenge we are addressing?
Israel is grappling with a national trauma crisis of unprecedented scale that is impacting every aspect of Israeli society from health to employment to security.
No single actor or sector can tackle this crisis alone. While hundreds of organizations are doing vital work across the mental health ecosystem, what is needed is a coordinated national response and bold, collaborative strategies addressing systemic issues. ICAR Collective brings together experts and leaders from across the ecosystem to tackle the trauma crisis together, with shared data and insights and with coordinated action for large scale impact.
Our Mission
ICAR Collective is developing a long-term strategy to accelerate trauma healing at the population level and strengthen Israel’s mental health ecosystem. We do this by fostering coordination across sectors, generating shared evidence, and advancing scalable solutions.
Our goal is to move trauma care beyond crisis response, toward sustainable systems that support prevention, resilience, and long-term national wellbeing.
Our Vision
We envision a system where mental health is not just treated after the fact, but protected by design: integrated into education, healthcare, social policy, and everyday life. A future where emotional wellbeing is a shared responsibility and a national priority.
We believe in a resilient Israel where individuals, families, and communities have access to the support they need to heal and thrive.
Our Values
Scientific Rigor
Make decisions in a transparent way and based on the best available evidence. Invest in evidence generation when there isn’t enough to make informed choices.
Integrity
Ensure we remain free of conflicts of interest and uphold honesty and ethical conduct in all activities, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and investments.
Innovation
Embrace creativity and forward-thinking approaches to drive positive change and innovation in healthcare and beyond.
Mutualism
Foster mutually beneficial relationship with local and global stakeholders to enhance our collective efforts towards building a healthy and resilient Israeli nation.
Join our community
ICAR is addressing today’s trauma healing challenges, while preempting tomorrow’s crises.
To partner or support, please reach out. info@icarcollective.org
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