The authorities are supposed to help people in need. However, sometimes they hurt or destroy kids. Those authorities include missionaries, who appear to be friends, or people who offer to help children in distress.

In some cases, hotlines are run by those who do not have the proper skills, training, experience, or tact. They may do more harm than good.

People who use these professional counseling services sometimes mistakenly feel that they should be embarrassed.

Shandeh may be able to help in some of these cases.

Shandeh: Our collective knowlege

In the past, Rabbis dealt with these problems, possibly with the assistance or advice of a trusted friend. Today, our collective knowledge and information can provide a resource for the centers themselves to that we can work together with Rabbis and other professionals. It can also help those who visit or contact these centers to help each other.

We hope that you or your loved ones will never have to use these centers or hotlines as a client. However, if you do find a need, we can help you can make the most worthwhile and informed decision. You can benefit from other experiences, ideas, and suggestions. You aren't the only victim of these situations.

Background

What can we expect from a good center?

• Some good centers are available around the clock, so that people can drop in or call for immediate assistance
  • Some callers require no more than a calm, pleasant response
  • They may then be able to move on
• Some good crisis centers may actively recommend specific changes or suggestions. In addition, the staff may have lists of contacts who can help people with specific issues
• The better centers are staffed with professionals who have broad and extensive background, training, and experience. They may have important capabilities, and they may offer professional counseling, either for free or for a fee
• The Shandeh group may present additional advantages as well. We may be able to improve the lives, future, happiness, education, family, or profession of your loved ones or of others who undergo crises. It is unquestionably not sufficient to man these centers with people who mean well

Needs of some crisis centers

• Some crisis centers or hotlines can help by handling difficult situations.
  • Others may be detrimental in particular situations.
• Some crisis centers may have to publicize good activities that they provide.
  • Others may have difficulty defending questionable practices or activities.

Selecting a good center

As with most other facilities, it is important to select the right crisis center or hotline.

Unfortunately, it is often difficult to obtain the information that is needed in order to make a qualified judgment. Even a recommendation by a trusted friend, Rabbi, or other professional may not be based on an intimate knowledge of the institutions. Furthermore, any individual�s success may be only as good as their own personal caretaker. With so many services available in major Jewish population centers, how can one know which one to choose � especially during a time of stress?

Shandeh Forum provides the answers to these questions. To the best of our knowledge, no other resource offers these services to the worldwide Jewish population in need.

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