The Shanti House Tel Aviv
The first Shanti House in Tel Aviv was established in 1984. Our current permanent home is located in Jaffa, near Clock Square. Opened in 2018, it was uniquely designed to create a therapeutic space that radiates vibrant life and family warmth, fostering optimism and positive experiences.
Young people who come to Shanti House have often lived in alienating environments and endured difficult experiences. They deserve a warm, beautiful, colorful home filled with optimism and care. Our spacious house serves as both a therapeutic and informal environment. We offer various activities and workshops including: painting, movement, theater, yoga, body sculpting, and during summer – surfing. The house was built thanks to the generous donation of Mr. and Mrs. Marian and Doron Livnat, and is named in memory of Yitzhak Livnat. We also thank Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai for allocating this dedicated land.
Shantherapy – Shantherapy encompasses all activities, workshops, and enrichment programs offered to our youth, including (programs vary periodically)
12 Steps – Treatment inspired by the 12-Step method – a program that encourages breaking free from addictive substances and changing addictive lifestyle patterns. The method is implemented both individually and in group settings.
Body Sculpting This class focuses on strengthening and sculpting muscles to enhance physical fitness and overall wellbeing.
Movement Therapy - Individual, dyadic, and group mental health therapy focusing on psychosynthesis and body psychotherapy.
Yoga
In our busy, stress-filled lives, yoga serves as healing for both body and mind. It improves breathing, toning, flexibility, posture, calmness, and overall balance.
Cycling
A sporting challenge that builds confidence through success. Combines physical and mental elements while releasing mood-enhancing endorphins.
Art Therapy
A therapeutic tool that enhances self-expression without words, using various creative techniques and textures
Theater Workshop
Theater arts open new channels of verbal communication, offering ways to express and release different emotions. It builds a sense of achievement and fulfillment.
Surfing
A physical and emotional journey that presents exciting challenges. Surf therapy can reduce stress, improve mood and focus, while building self-worth and optimism.
The Circle of Giving – We instill values of giving and helping others in our youth. During holidays, we pack and send food packages to people in need across Israel, working from lists provided by the Welfare Department. Our youth volunteer at animal shelters, participate in beach cleanups, and bring joy to hospital patients and elderly residents in nursing homes.
