Key points
- A new Care Space for veterans has been opened in Cherkasy.
- The space operates directly in a medical facility and provides support from the moment of referral to rehabilitation.
- The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the Ministry of Health with the support of the IOM and EU funding.
- The network of Spaces already covers 12 locations in 7 regions and continues to expand.
- The hospital is also renovating the Mental Health Center, where a multidisciplinary team will work.
A new Space for Caring for Veterans has opened in Cherkasy — a place in a medical facility where military personnel can receive comprehensive support during treatment and recovery. The space was created with financial assistance from the International Organization for Migration, which made it possible to transform a standard hospital room into a comfortable support area.
At the Space, veterans receive counseling and support on medical, psychological, social, administrative, and legal issues. Zhanna Olitskaya, a support specialist, is responsible for routing, helping visitors navigate available programs and services and ensuring personal interaction with each visitor.
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Currently, the Mental Health Center is undergoing major renovations. A team of psychologists and psychiatrists will work here, conducting group sessions and individual consultations, helping to overcome the effects of stress and trauma, developing resilience, and forming a support community for veterans and their families.
Today, 12 Care Spaces have already been opened in seven regions of Ukraine. The network continues to expand — similar locations are planned to be created in every region, as well as in district hospitals and communities.
The initiative is being implemented by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the Ministry of Health as part of the Veteran Policy Strategy with the support of the International Organization for Migration and funding from the European Union.
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