400 Resilience Centers to Open Across Ukraine by Year-End

Ukraine Expands Its Network of Resilience Centers

According to Міністерство соц. політики: Ukraine currently operates 286 Resilience Centers, with plans to increase that number to 400 by the end of the year. The Ministry of Social Policy is finalizing a national standard that will set the operational rules for these facilities, as announced by Minister of Social Policy, Family, and Unity Denys Uliutin during the Resilience Forum.

The Resilience Forum was organized by the Ministry of Social Policy, Family, and Unity of Ukraine and the Coordination Center of the Cabinet of Ministers, with support from UNICEF Ukraine and the World Health Organization Ukraine. The event took place as part of the nationwide mental health program 'How Are You?', an initiative launched by First Lady Olena Zelenska.

Supporting the Initiative

A broad coalition of organizations and institutions is backing the project, including:

• Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB)
• Agro-industrial holding Astarta-Kyiv
• Ruban Litvinova Social Impact Advisory
• NGO All-Ukrainian Public Center Volunteer
• Ukrainian Catholic University
• Diia.Education
• NGO All-Ukrainian Volunteer Service
• National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
• Olena Pinchuk Foundation (Regeneration)
• Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC)
• MBF Caritas Ukraine
• ISAR Unity
• Council of Europe Office in Ukraine
• Ukrainian Educational Platform
• UNDP

This expansion of Resilience Centers marks a critical step in supporting the mental health of Ukrainians, particularly amid the ongoing challenges facing the country. The forthcoming national standard will be key to ensuring consistent approaches and high-quality services across all centers. The involvement of international partners further underscores the global significance of this initiative.

The recent expansion of Resilience Centers is part of a broader effort to enhance mental health support across Ukraine. This initiative aligns with the launch of a nationwide psychological assistance program, which aims to unite various centers in providing comprehensive care. To learn more about this collaborative approach and its potential impact, read about how over 250 Resilience Centers have come together for a unified support initiative here.