The Israeli Association of Public Health - האגודה לבריאות הציבור

What The Israeli Association of Public Health - האגודה לבריאות הציבור does

The Israeli Association of Public Health (האגודה לבריאות הציבור), commonly known as Aguda, is a Jerusalem-based non-profit founded in 1971 that operates a nationwide, multi-service public health platform in Israel. It runs integrated addiction treatment (Dror/Derech centers across 10+ cities), a national harm reduction program (Yizhar) for street dwellers and sex workers, mental health treatment, vocational rehabilitation through protected workshops and supported employment, health promotion in 450+ schools, and an in-house microbiology laboratory performing 43,000 food/water tests per month. The association also fields a 24/7 addiction hotline handling approximately 450,000 calls annually and embeds painkiller-addiction clinics inside all four major Israeli HMOs (Clalit, Leumit, Maccabi, Meuhedet) and several hospitals.

The organization is funded primarily through contracts with Israeli government ministries (Health, Welfare, Defense, Education), the National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi), and the four HMOs, supplemented by corporate philanthropy (Bezeq, Strauss, Tnuva, Rami Levy) and major Israeli foundations (Arison, Jerusalem Foundation, Braginsky Stiftung, Keren Hayesod). Services are delivered free or subsidized at the point of care under public health mandates; specific pricing is not disclosed. Leadership is headed by CEO Advocate Yasmin Nahum. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct-to-consumer via the 6271* hotline, WhatsApp, walk-in centers, and digital channels, combined with referral-driven demand from HMOs, hospitals, municipalities, and government ministries.

There is no proprietary technology platform; the operating model rests on clinical protocols, multi-disciplinary teams (narcologists, psychiatrists, pharmacists, social workers), and physical facility footprint nationwide. Sub-brands include Dror (דרור), Yizhar (יזהר), CHOICE, Mifrasim (מפרשים), Derech HaOmanut (דרך האומנות), Cafe BeAlma, Ofek Techiyot, Agit/Asia Technologies, Kula, and Mashi, functioning as wholly-owned operating units.

Name

The Israeli Association of Public Health - האגודה לבריאות הציבור

Legal name

האגודה לבריאות הציבור

Website

https://aguda.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Israeli Association of Public Health (Aguda) is a Jerusalem-based non-profit, founded 1971, operating a nationwide network of addiction treatment centers, harm reduction services, mental health programs, vocational rehabilitation, and food/water safety laboratories across Israel, funded primarily by government contracts and philanthropy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Social Assistance (624), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Substance Use Public Health Programs (BPAIAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Promotion, Prevention & Community Health Programs (BPAIAJAC), Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB), International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment
• Harm reduction
• Public health services
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Mental health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jerusalem

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government contracts and public funding: Funded primarily through contracts with government ministries (Ministry of Health, Ministry of Welfare, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Education), the National Insurance Institute, and health maintenance organizations (Clalit, Leumit, Maccabi, Meuhedet). Services are delivered under public health programs and national initiatives.
2. Donations and philanthropy: Receives donations from individuals, corporate partners (e.g., Bezeq, Paz, Strauss, Tnuva), and charitable foundations (e.g., Braginsky Stiftung, Keren Hayesod, Arison Foundation, Jerusalem Foundation).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Israeli Association of Public Health is a nationwide nonprofit that delivers integrated public health services in Israel, including addiction treatment (drug, alcohol, opioid/pain medication, gambling), harm reduction, mental health treatment, vocational rehabilitation through sheltered workshops and supported employment, health promotion in schools and workplaces, and food and water safety testing via an in-house microbiology laboratory. Services are delivered through a network of treatment centers, in-hospital and in-HMO clinics, sheltered workshops, and a 24/7 addiction hotline, funded primarily by government contracts and philanthropy.

Product overview

The Israeli Association of Public Health (האגודה לבריאות הציבור) is a public health organization operating as a platform of integrated healthcare and social services rather than a single product. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected services including: addiction treatment centers (Derech network) providing drug, alcohol, and pain medication addiction treatment with harm reduction approaches; the national Yizhar harm reduction program for street dwellers and vulnerable populations; mental health treatment including psychiatric day care; vocational rehabilitation through protected factories and supported employment programs; health promotion and environmental safety services with laboratory testing; professional training for healthcare workers; and youth trauma programs. Services are delivered through a nationwide network of facilities and hotlines, with approximately 3,000 patients in addiction treatment centers, 1,300 individuals in rehabilitation frameworks, and 43,000 monthly microbiological tests conducted in their laboratory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• דרור (Dror): Addiction treatment centers providing comprehensive treatment for adults with addiction issues
• יזהר (Yizhar)
• CHOICE
• מפרשים (Mifrasim)
• דרך האומנות (Derech HaOmanut)
• קפה בעלמא (Cafe BeAlma)
• תכנית רקיע (Rakia Program)
• תושייה (Toshiya)

Products and services

• Dror (דרור) Addiction Treatment Centers Network of addiction treatment centers providing harm reduction, drug addiction treatment, and opioid dependency treatment with buprenorphine across Israel.
• Yizhar (יזהר) Harm Reduction Program National harm reduction program for drug users, providing outreach, hot meals, showers, clothing, and safe space for street dwellers, people with addictions, and those involved in prostitution.
• CHOICE Youth Trauma and Addiction Center Comprehensive center providing treatment for trauma, addiction, and PTSD with focus on youth and young adults at risk.
• Pain Medication Addiction Treatment Clinics Treatment for opioid and prescription pain medication addiction using buprenorphine, with clinics operating inside hospitals and all major Israeli HMO branches.
• Alcohol and Gambling Addiction Treatment Treatment services for alcohol addiction and gambling disorders delivered through clinics across Israel.
• Mental Health Treatment Services Psychiatric day treatment including Bet Ra'im (Netanya), clinical psychological services, and rehabilitation for adults with mental health conditions.
• HCV (Hepatitis C) Treatment Program National program for promotion of Hepatitis C (HCV) treatment and elimination operating through Dror centers across Israel.
• Sheltered Workshops (Protected Factories) Sheltered employment facilities for mental health patients including Mifrasim (Ashdod) for manufacturing, assembly, ceramics, and sewing; Derech HaOmanut (Jerusalem) for art and crafts; and other technology and manufacturing workshops.
• Supported Employment Program Programs helping people with disabilities and mental health conditions integrate into the open labor market, including vocational clubs, transitional employment, and job placement support.
• Social Mentorship and Coaching Social mentorship programs for PTSD victims, terror attack victims, IDF disabled veterans, and families of combat stress casualties under the Reform 'One Soul' framework.
• Health Promotion and Environment Programs Health promotion programs including workplace health, environmental education, school health curricula, health ambassador training, community health initiatives, and environmental certification programs for schools.
• Food and Water Safety Laboratory Laboratory testing services for microbiological analysis of food and water, sampling, hygiene consulting, training, and equipment supply for food safety and water quality.
• Addiction Hotline (6271*) 24/7 toll-free hotline for addiction treatment and prevention, providing immediate assistance and referrals for addiction-related issues, also accessible via WhatsApp.
• Professional Training and Development Professional training services for healthcare workers including addiction treatment training for primary care teams, clinical pharmacist training on psycho-active substances, and HMO staff training.
• Toshiya (תושייה) Program for PTSD Families Empowerment and resilience program for families of combat stress casualties, providing support and tools for coping.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000 patients treated in addiction centers
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clalit Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest HMO in Israel operating painkiller addiction treatment clinics inside Clalit branches, enabling early identification and immediate treatment referral for patients.
• Leumit Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHMO operating painkiller addiction treatment clinics inside Leumit branches in multiple cities including Ashdod, Hadera, Beersheba, Jerusalem, and Kiryat Yam.
• Maccabi Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHMO operating painkiller addiction treatment clinics inside Maccabi branches in Tel Aviv, Beersheba, Haifa, and Netanya.
• Meuhedet Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHMO operating painkiller addiction treatment clinics inside Meuhedet branches in Kiryat Yam, Beersheba, Jerusalem, and Hadera.
• Ministry of Health (Israel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing regulatory oversight, funding, and national public health program mandates including addiction treatment, HCV elimination, and health promotion.
• Ministry of Welfare and Social Security (Israel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing funding and oversight for social rehabilitation, harm reduction, and mental health programs.
• Ministry of Defense (Israel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing support for PTSD treatment, combat trauma rehabilitation, and programs for families of combat trauma victims, particularly through the 'Tushiya' program.
• National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational social security institution providing disability assessments, rehabilitation funding, and vocational support. Also a financial supporter of the association.
• Shenua Social Work AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial work association providing programmatic collaboration for social rehabilitation.
• Project YosefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization collaborating on food distribution to patients with mental health conditions and addiction, providing over 1,000 healthy food packages.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ENOSH - The Israeli Mental Health Association: Israeli non-profit NGO providing community-based mental health rehabilitation, supported employment, and clubhouse services. Operates a national network similar to the Israeli Association of Public Health's sheltered factories and rehabilitation programs, serving comparable populations in Israel.
• ERAN - Emotional First Aid: Israeli non-profit providing a national emotional support hotline and mental health first aid. Highly comparable in operating a 24/7 toll-free helpline for emotional crises in Israel, though focused on emotional/mental health rather than addiction.
• AMCHA: Israeli non-profit providing psychosocial support, rehabilitation, and social integration services for Holocaust survivors and other populations. Comparable in mission of mental health rehabilitation and community-based service delivery in Israel.
• ELEM - Youth in Distress: Israeli non-profit providing outreach and rehabilitation services to youth and young adults at risk, including those affected by substance use, mental health issues, and homelessness. Operates a similar model of harm reduction and street-level outreach for vulnerable youth.
• Natal - Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center: Israeli NGO providing trauma and PTSD treatment, particularly for terror victims and combat trauma. Highly comparable in serving Israeli populations affected by security-related trauma and providing the Toshiya-type resilience programs the Association offers.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Major U.S. non-profit providing addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery services with broad public health scope. Comparable as a large, multi-site addiction and behavioral health provider with national reputation, though operating primarily in the U.S.
• UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime: UN agency responsible for addressing drug-related issues, crime prevention, and public health. Comparable in coordinating drug prevention, treatment, and harm reduction globally, though as a multilateral agency rather than direct service provider.
• SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: U.S. federal agency funding substance abuse and mental health services. Comparable in being a public-sector funded system for addiction and mental health treatment delivery, though at much larger national scale.

Others

• Israel Anti-Drug Authority: Israeli government agency coordinating national drug policy, prevention, and treatment. Comparable in scope of addiction policy and treatment in Israel, but as a government regulator and funder rather than direct service provider.

Emerging players

• Kfar Izun: Israeli addiction recovery village offering therapeutic community-based rehabilitation for drug and alcohol addiction. Comparable in providing residential addiction treatment in Israel, though focused on a single residential facility rather than national network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/associationforpublichealth/?hl=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

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