Malkishua Detox Unit

About This Center

The Malkishua Detox Unit — formally named “Starting from the Beginning” (אשפוזית “להתחיל מבראשית”) — is an inpatient medical detoxification program for young men up to the age of 25. It is located on the campus of Neve Malkishua, a therapeutic village on Mount Gilboa in northern Israel. The unit is supervised by the Israeli Ministry of Health and forms part of the broader continuum of care at Neve Malkishua, which includes a therapeutic community for adults, a young adults community, and programs for women and youth.

Medical detox is the first and most immediate stage of addiction treatment — a supervised withdrawal from alcohol or drugs that addresses physical dependence before residential rehabilitation can begin. The Malkishua Detox Unit provides this service in a structured inpatient setting with around-the-clock professional supervision. Upon completing detox, residents are typically evaluated for transition to one of the residential rehabilitation programs on campus.

As part of the publicly funded Neve Malkishua organization, the unit accepts referrals through Bituach Leumi (National Insurance) and welfare services for eligible Israeli residents. All services are provided in Hebrew. The unit does not describe clinical services in English or other languages.

Who This Center May Be Right For

• You are a young man up to age 25 in need of medically supervised detoxification from alcohol, drugs, or other substances
• You are an Israeli resident eligible for Bituach Leumi (National Insurance) and seeking publicly funded detox in northern Israel
• You are ready to begin the process of recovery and are looking for a medically supervised first step
• You are comfortable in a Hebrew-speaking clinical environment
• You are willing to consider transitioning to a longer-term residential rehabilitation program upon completing detox
• You have been referred by a social worker, hospital, welfare office, or are seeking a self-referral through the 24/7 hotline

Who This Center May Not Be the Right Fit

• You are older than 25 — the detox unit accepts young men up to age 25; adult men over 25 may be eligible for the Malkishua adult therapeutic community after completing detox at another facility
• You are a woman — the unit accepts men only; Neve Malkishua operates a separate women’s community and other programs, but this detox unit is not described for women
• You need detox services in English or another language — all services are provided in Hebrew only
• You are seeking outpatient detox — this is a residential inpatient program requiring on-site admission
• You are a non-Israeli resident or international client — the program is structured around the Israeli public health system

Clinical Approach

The Malkishua Detox Unit provides medically supervised inpatient withdrawal in a structured residential environment. Medical detox involves 24/7 professional supervision during the acute withdrawal phase, monitoring for complications, and managing discomfort during the physiological process of clearing substances from the body.

The unit is located on the Neve Malkishua campus, which allows for a natural and supported transition to a longer-term residential rehabilitation program following detox completion. The proximity of the detox unit to the on-campus therapeutic community and young adults program provides a pathway forward that is physically and relationally continuous.

Specific clinical protocols, withdrawal management procedures, and therapeutic components used at the Malkishua Detox Unit are not publicly described on the organization’s website. Contact the center directly to ask about clinical staffing, withdrawal management, medication use, and follow-up planning.

Programs & Services

Inpatient Medical Detox (primary service)

24/7 supervised inpatient detoxification for young men up to age 25 dealing with alcohol or drug dependence. The program provides medically supervised withdrawal management in a structured residential setting on the Neve Malkishua campus. Contact: 04-6488224 or by email at ishpuzit@malkishua.org.il.

Transition to On-Campus Rehabilitation

Upon completing detox, residents may be evaluated for transition to a longer-term residential rehabilitation program at Neve Malkishua — either the Afik Young Adults Therapeutic Community (ages 17–26) or, for men over 25, the adult men’s therapeutic community. Discuss transition options with the clinical team during admission.

24/7 Intake Hotline

All Neve Malkishua programs, including the detox unit, can be reached at any hour through the organization’s intake hotline: 052-3081133.

Admissions & Contact

Admissions to the Malkishua Detox Unit can be initiated by calling the unit directly at 04-6488224 or by emailing ishpuzit@malkishua.org.il. For after-hours or urgent inquiries, the 24/7 Neve Malkishua hotline is available at 052-3081133.

Referrals are accepted through social workers, hospitals, courts, and welfare offices, as well as through self-referral. Contact the unit directly to discuss eligibility, waitlist status, required documentation, and the intake process.

Funding is arranged through Bituach Leumi (National Insurance) and the Ministry of Welfare for eligible Israeli residents.

Insurance & Payment

The Malkishua Detox Unit is a publicly funded program. Treatment is covered through Bituach Leumi (National Insurance) and Ministry of Welfare referrals for eligible Israeli residents. Private payment options are not publicly described.

Contact the center or a social worker to confirm current eligibility, coverage terms, and the steps to initiate public funding.

Clinical Team

Clinical staffing information for the Malkishua Detox Unit is not publicly listed on the Neve Malkishua website. As a Ministry of Health supervised unit, it operates under the licensing and oversight requirements of the MoH. Contact the unit directly to learn about clinical staffing, medical supervision arrangements, and the professional qualifications of the care team.

Frequently Asked Questions