Maria, a widow of a fallen veteran and mother to a child with a lifelong disability, was overwhelmed with grief, despair, and depression. Struggling to support herself and her son, she had no clear path forward.
But with the help of a mental health worker trained through United Help Ukraine’s new initiative Problem Management Plus (PM+), Maria found the emotional stability and support she needed.
Step by step, she regained confidence, connected with an employment center, received business training, and submitted her business plan—building not only a source of income but also a sense of hope and purpose for a sustainable future.
United Help Ukraine has long been a leader in mental health services for those impacted by the war in Ukraine. UHU launched a project called PM+ under our existing REBOOT project, which provides comprehensive rehabilitation support for Ukrainians affected by war.
PM+ will further strengthen Ukraine’s mental health services by training psychologists and therapists from Resilience Centers — community support hubs established by the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine — with the tools to help people manage stress and adapt to life-altering challenges, including displacement, loss, and the psychological toll of war.
Certified by the World Health Organization, this program marks a major step toward building evidence-based psychological support systems. At the same time it expands Ukraine’s capacity to meet urgent mental health needs.
This initiative is vital for expanding access to quality psychological support — particularly for veterans, military families, internally displaced persons, and others affected by the war.
The project is carried out with the support of the national mental health initiative “How Are You?” (endorsed by Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska) and the Coordination Center of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
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In February, UHU hosted the first PM+ training session in Ivano-Frankivsk. Over five days, psychologists from 16 Resilience Centers received intensive in-person instruction. Now, they’re putting their skills into action — working with clients over a three-month period, supported by ongoing supervision from trainers.
The need is enormous: Ivano-Frankivsk alone hosts over 112,000 displaced people. These sessions help local psychologists go beyond trauma care — providing practical, adaptable strategies for individuals navigating the difficult realities of wartime life.
Your support makes this possible. Your donations fund these critical trainings and help lay the foundation for lasting mental health resilience across Ukraine.
Let’s keep this momentum going.
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