Israel: Information on the availability of psychological or psychiatric services for Russian-speaking children
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 October 1994 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | ISR18746.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Israel: Information on the availability of psychological or psychiatric services for Russian-speaking children, 1 October 1994, ISR18746.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ac0e23.html [accessed 28 May 2023] |
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For information on the psychological and psychiatric services offered by the International Center for the Enhancement of Learning Potential (ICELP) in Jerusalem to Russian-speakers, please consult the ICELP attachment. This attachment also lists those psychological and psychiatric services available to Russian-speakers of which ICELP is aware. The attachment from The Jerusalem Post mentions that Russian- and Amharic-speaking psychologists are available to help immigrants in need. Further information on this specific subject could not be found among the sources currently available to the DIRB.
This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find attached the list of sources consulted in researching this information request.
Attachments
The International Center for the Enhancement of Learning Potential (ICELP), Jerusalem. 27 October 1994. Fax received by the DIRB.
The Jerusalem post. 27 July 1993. Greer Fay Cashman. "Immigrant Organizations Open Toll-Free Hotline." (NEXIS)
Sources Consulted
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