Project in progress

Hugs for You

Free psychosocial support for families experiencing the trials of war — online and live in Kharkiv and Sumy regions.

UNICEF · Government of Germany · Kharkiv and Sumy regions · until April 19, 2027

About the project

The war brought many trials, anxiety and losses into the lives of Ukrainian families. That is why, in March 2025, the NGO "Confidence Center" started implementing the UNICEF project "Our arms for you" with the support of the German government.

We help children and adults find support in difficult life circumstances, overcome emotional difficulties, strengthen internal resources and take care of their mental health. IDPs, people in difficult life circumstances, children of PLOs, children of military personnel, parents, guardians, teachers, doctors, specialists in the social sphere and everyone who needs psychosocial assistance can receive support.

Within the project, individual consultations, group meetings, parenting clubs, psycho-educational activities and case management are available online and offline. The project is implemented in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions and is based on the principles of respect, confidentiality, security and an individual approach to each person. Will last until April 19, 2027.

We believe that timely support helps not only to cope with the consequences of the experience, but also to restore a sense of confidence, inner stability and faith in the future. Together we create a space where there is support, understanding and care.

1 200+ accompanying families
3 500+ hours of assistance
2 coverage area
12 specialists in the project
Support formats

What you can receive within the project

Psychological support

Individual psychologist consultations (online)

Up to 10 free sessions with a psychologist or psychotherapist. 45-60 minutes, Google Meet.

Online Children, teenagers, adults

Online in Ukraine

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Psychological support

Individual psychologist consultations (in person)

Personal meetings with a psychologist for children and adults in the communities of two regions.

In person Children, adults

Kharkiv and Sumy regions

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Legal support

Legal consultations (online)

Children's rights, disability, OOP, social protection, education, medicine. 45–60 minutes.

Online Children and families

Online in Ukraine

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Training

Training groups for three programs (online)

"Body. Stabilization. Resource", support after traumatic events, work with children with special needs.

Online Specialists, adults

Certificate upon completion

Program details

Group meetings

Group meetings (clubs) for children, teenagers and parents

Parent and teen clubs live in communities of Kharkiv region and Sumy region.

In person Children, teenagers, parents

Kharkiv and Sumy regions

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Participants’ voices

What those who were in the project say

The paired practice helped me most. Now I can see when a client leaves the window of tolerance, and I know what to do with it instead of pushing the conversation.

Olena K. · psychologist · 2025 cohort · Lviv

The course gave me a language for speaking with the client’s body. It changed the way I conduct sessions.

Iryna M. · psychotherapist · Kyiv

Вітаю! Хотіла б залишити відгук. Працювала в терапії з фахівчинею Яною Калініченко. Передусім, Яна - це людина, яка підтримувала та дуже обережно ставилась до усіх моїх проблем. Це надзвичайно чуйна психологиня, вислухала та допомогла мені в багатьох аспектах мого життя. Також дала можливість розкритись мені на сесіях та дала мені інструменти, якими я користуюсь у житті зараз. Я дуже вдячна їй та команді за допомогу в надскладний для мене час! Бажаю успіхів та натхнення їй для роботи 🫶🏼 Яна - Ви крута, з Вами було легко та приємно спілкуватися. Дякую Вам 🙏🏻

Дякую за курс! Навчання було практикоорієнтованим, багато кейсів,що дозволило краще зрозуміти матеріал. Спікери дуже щирі та професійні!

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