Otot is a national network providing community-based emergency shelters and long-term residential facilities for at-risk youth.
Learning centers
OTOT Association operates seven learning centers in collaboration with the Hila Program, a program established due to the need to provide a unique response to youth dropping out of formal settings for various reasons, and the need to integrate them.
Night counselors for shelters
The shelters absorb boys and girls aged 13-18 for a period of up to 3 months. During their stay, the youth receive a solution for basic needs within professional frameworks
Renovations
The Need Otot has had to find a home for a new service or relocate from rented physical spaces 3-5 times a year. Each move
About Us
We provide a safe, stable home for more than 1,500 young people annually, ages 12-26, from all sectors of Israeli society including religious, ultra-Orthodox, Arab and LGBTQ+ communities. As survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and extreme poverty, our residents’ needs are vast. We are committed to giving them the counselling and support services to re-integrate into society.
Every aspect of the Otot experience – from the physical design of the rooms to the individualized educational and occupational programs – reflects our focus on empowering our residents. Our staff, including social workers, psychiatrists and trained counselors, are trained in crisis management and trauma therapy.
Our Partners
'Otot – A Door to a New Life' is proud to receive support from the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), which enables us to expand our activities and serve our community.
We are here for you
The association’s offices: 18 Talpiot Jerusalem, PO Box 53380 ● Phone: 02-6710095 ● Fax: 02-6728614 ● Email: mail@otot-il.org.il
