American Friends of NATAL Hosts NYC Gala to Address Israel's Mental Health Crisis, Featuring Returned Hostage Alon Ohel
The American Friends of NATAL hosted a 'Communities of Hope' gala in New York City on November 10, 2026, to raise support for Israel's mental health crisis. The event featured returned hostage Alon Ohel, highlighting the urgent need for trauma therapy programs. NATAL, an organization dedicated to treating trauma, is responding to a significant increase in post-trauma rates in Israel, which have nearly doubled since October 7th. The gala aimed to gather resources and awareness for the psychological impact of recent events on the Israeli population. Attendees included various individuals and families showing their support for NATAL's mission to provide critical mental health services.
