Ministry of Health licensed private residential center near Tel Aviv and Jerusalem offering addiction and dual-diagnosis treatment in Russian, English, and Hebrew since 2004.
IsraRehab is a privately operated residential rehabilitation center in Kiryat Ekron, a town roughly equidistant between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Founded in 2004 and licensed by the Israeli Ministry of Health, the center provides residential treatment for adults managing addiction, co-occurring mental health conditions, or both. With a maximum of ten to twelve patients at any one time, it is intentionally small — a setting where patients, therapists, and medical staff work in close daily contact throughout the program.
IsraRehab is one of the few residential centers in Israel that delivers its full clinical program in Russian — a practical distinction for patients arriving from CIS countries, the Russian-speaking diaspora, and their families. Treatment is also conducted in Hebrew and English. The clinical team includes psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and psychologists, all licensed to practice in Israel.
This is not a comprehensive list. Contact IsraRehab directly to discuss whether the program is appropriate for a specific clinical situation.
A setting where patients, therapists, and medical staff work in close daily contact throughout the program.
IsraRehab structures treatment in three stages: medical detoxification, psychosocial rehabilitation, and social reintegration. Each patient receives an individualized program rather than a fixed protocol; the specific combination of therapies and duration is determined by the clinical picture at admission.
The center does not use substitution therapy. No methadone or equivalent medications are part of the treatment program. Detoxification is medically supervised around the clock, with medications appropriate to the specific substance — which may include sedatives, sleep aids, antidepressants, antipsychotics, or cardiac medications depending on the case. Detoxification from heroin typically takes two to three weeks.
The rehabilitation phase draws on a range of recognized approaches: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Gestalt therapy, existential analysis, transactional analysis, psychodrama, art therapy, and family therapy. Group therapy, individual counseling, psychoeducation, and peer support groups are all part of the standard program. The 12-Step framework is offered as a component of most addiction programs; integration varies by case.
IsraRehab accepts dual-diagnosis patients — people managing addiction alongside a co-occurring condition such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, or psychosis. These cases involve a psychiatrist throughout treatment, with medication adjusted as the clinical picture evolves.
Substance addictions: alcohol, heroin, cocaine, amphetamines, LSD, and other drugs. Behavioral addictions: gambling, internet and technology dependency. Mental health and co-occurring conditions: depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorder, bulimia, and trauma-related presentations. Codependency: a separate program is available for family members of people in treatment.
The facility occupies approximately 5,000 square meters in Kiryat Ekron, surrounded by orchards. The grounds include a swimming pool and sauna complex, gymnasium, sports areas, and a communal dining room. Patients are accommodated in single rooms with en-suite bathroom or double rooms, all with air conditioning and cable television. The Mediterranean Sea is approximately ten minutes from the facility.
A VIP option provides private villa accommodation with individualized services and a non-group clinical format. This is available at both the Israeli facility and at a separate IsraRehab property in Cyprus.
Daily schedule. Three therapeutic group sessions take place each day. Individual psychology sessions are scheduled twice weekly. Fitness training and sports activities (volleyball, basketball, football) each occur twice weekly. A spa or pool session is included weekly. Three meals per day are provided, with an emphasis on vegetables and fruit; each patient works with a nutritionist to develop an individualized nutrition plan. Recreational activities include Mediterranean beach trips (seasonal, on weekends) and organized visits to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. Specific current scheduling should be confirmed directly with the center, as published activity calendars on the IsraRehab website date from 2019.
The facility operates round-the-clock security with CCTV monitoring throughout the grounds.
Family involvement is built into the IsraRehab program rather than offered as an add-on. The center’s family therapy program works with relatives to address the dynamics that sustain dependency, develop healthier communication patterns, and rebuild trust. A separate codependency program is available for family members and can be accessed remotely via Zoom, regardless of where they are located.
Following discharge, IsraRehab offers a remote aftercare program for up to twelve months, delivered via Zoom. This includes individual sessions with a psychologist and psychotherapist, ongoing family therapy, and weekly group workshops. A personalized post-rehabilitation plan is agreed between the patient and family before discharge.
The clinical team as listed on the IsraRehab website includes the following named specialists. Credentials are transcribed from the published staff profiles; independent verification was not performed for this profile. Confirm current team composition directly with the center.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Mark Semyonov | Psychiatrist-narcologist, superior expert category |
| Dr. Sergey Laguta | Psychiatrist, superior expert category |
| Bella Gamliel | Psychotherapist (MSc), criminologist, superior expert category |
| Dr. Shiloah Michal | Social worker |
| Sergey Tsomin | Psychologist and therapist |
| Mihal Perman | Existential psychotherapist |
| Inessa Romanova | Practical psychologist |
| Dmitry Baringolts | Physiotherapist, massage therapist, and sports instructor |
IsraRehab has an established process for patients arriving from outside Israel. The center arranges airport pickup on arrival and accompanies patients through the intake process. For citizens of Russia and Ukraine, no visa is required for a medical visit to Israel. Nationals of other CIS countries require a visa; the clinic assists by providing an invitation letter and liaising with the Israeli Embassy on the patient’s behalf.
Documents required at admission include an international passport, travel tickets, travel insurance, a medical health report, the invitation letter issued by the clinic, and funds for the stay. The clinic can assist with booking flights if needed.
The admissions process begins with a consultation by phone, WhatsApp, Viber, or email. The clinic will then outline the appropriate program, logistics, and approximate costs. An initial diagnostic assessment ($500) takes place on or shortly after arrival and includes physical examination, laboratory tests, ECG if indicated, toxicology screening, and a psychological evaluation.
IsraRehab is a private-pay facility. The center publishes a starting rate of approximately $7,000 per month; actual costs depend on program length, accommodation type (standard or VIP), and individual clinical needs. Payment is by cash or bank transfer only — no health insurance pathway exists.
A diagnostic assessment fee ($500) is charged on or shortly after arrival and covers physical examination, laboratory tests, ECG (if indicated), toxicology screening, and a psychological evaluation. Current pricing should be confirmed directly with the center before making any decisions.
This profile is based on publicly available information from the IsraRehab website, reviewed in June 2026. The following should be confirmed directly with the center before making decisions:
Yes. The center works in Hebrew, English, and Russian. However, based on the website, staff composition, and published materials, Russian is the primary clinical language. English-speaking and Hebrew-speaking patients should ask specifically about the language of group sessions during the initial consultation.
Program length ranges from approximately three to twelve months depending on the substance, diagnosis, and individual situation. The detoxification phase typically runs two to three weeks for opioid cases, followed by the rehabilitation phase, which constitutes the larger portion of the stay.
The daily structure includes three group therapy sessions, with individual psychology sessions twice a week. Fitness training and sports activities each take place twice weekly. A pool or spa session is scheduled weekly. Meals are provided three times a day, with each patient assigned a nutritionist. Weekend activities have included beach trips, Dead Sea visits, and Jerusalem tours, though current scheduling should be confirmed with the center.
Yes. The center specifically treats gambling addiction and internet and technology dependency as standalone conditions, not only alongside substance use.
Yes. Family therapy is integrated into the program. Relatives can also access the codependency program, including a remote Zoom-based option for family members who are not in Israel.
IsraRehab offers up to twelve months of remote aftercare via Zoom, including individual sessions, group workshops, and continued family therapy. A personalized plan is agreed before discharge.
No. IsraRehab is a private-pay facility. The center does not accept health insurance. Payment is by cash or bank transfer only.
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