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Healing the Trauma of War. Rebuilding Lives.
Help us build a 50-bed trauma recovery center for war-affected families in Ukraine.

Help us build a 50-bed trauma recovery center for war-affected families in Ukraine.

We are a Ukraine-based nonprofit partnering with International Mental Health Consulting (IMHC), a U.S.-based nonprofit. Together, we are building a 50-bed trauma recovery center in Ukraine. This partnership ensures that funds are allocated efficiently and used with full transparency.
The Center’s primary mission is to provide 3-week residential treatment programs for families, women, and military personnel as they move through the process of healing.
The IIT Trauma Center will offer:
The IIT Trauma Center is designed not only to support recovery today, but to strengthen trauma care capacity in Ukraine for the future, with the possibility of opening other campuses across the country.

Building a center where individuals can receive cutting-edge, evidence-based trauma treatment is more than a professional pursuit for me as a Regent University professor, researcher, and licensed professional counselor.
It is my calling and my commitment to the people in my home country that I deeply care for.

This work is very personal to me as a former combat veteran with a personal understanding of War and Trauma.
I will be meeting many of you personally and look forward to connecting. This initiative is not just about building a facility — it’s about restoring lives and supporting those who have carried the weight of war.

Born and raised in Ukraine, my heart is with the people of Ukraine. As a university professor in the United States, I am proud to contribute my skills, lived experience, and commitment to advancing IIT mission and lasting impact.
I am proud to be a part of building a sustainable, culturally responsive mental health support system for families and communities in need.
This is Hanna, whose husband is on the frontlines. Listen to her story and help build the Trauma Center to support women like her and many others.

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Established in 2017, IMHC provides critical evidence-based trauma treatment, including EMDR therapy and Cognitive Processing therapy, and supports clinicians, crisis line workers, rehab centers worldwide with evidence-based training and consultation.

Established in 2024, UIT provides psychological support to civilians, military personnel, veterans, their families, and children who have experienced the traumatic impact of war. Every month, UIT gives ~ 1,200 hours of counseling for more than 300 people.
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