Friend,

Around the world, communities facing disasters, war and poverty are also facing emotional trauma. That’s why Americares makes mental health support a core part of our emergency response and long-term recovery work.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, will you take a moment to explore our interactive journey around the world to see how Americares is meeting mental health needs during and after crises, war and disasters?

From El Salvador to Gaza and India to Tanzania, Americares is caring for the emotional well-being of people around the world. Here are just a few examples:

• North Carolina: We’re training local health workers to provide mental health support to first responders and survivors of Hurricane Helene.
• Ukraine: As the war rages on, we’re helping our local partners deliver trauma-informed care within their own communities.
• Colombia: After violence displaced over 50,000 people, our team in Cúcuta provided critical mental health support to families and individuals seeking refuge.
• Puerto Rico: Following devastating earthquakes and storms, we’ve provided mental health workshops for community leaders, health providers, and older adults.
• The Philippines: We’re training local health workers to provide psychosocial support after a series of devastating typhoons and disasters.

Thank you for standing with us,
The Americares Team