The Ukrainian Red Cross joins efforts to establish a Mental Health Centre in Lviv

A memorandum of cooperation on establishing a Mental Health Centre, supporting people experiencing suicidal thoughts and researching psycho-emotional states, was signed during the UNBROKEN FORUM 2026, ‘Art and Resilience’, held in Lviv.

The memorandum was signed by Maksym Dotsenko, President of the Ukrainian Red Cross; Ivan Semerak, Head of the Ukrainian Red Cross Lviv Regional Branch; Andrii Moskalenko, First Deputy Mayor of Lviv; and Oleh Samchuk, Director General of the First Territorial Medical Union of Lviv.

The new centre will become part of the UNBROKEN ecosystem and will focus on developing specialised support for people experiencing psychological distress caused by the war. The project will be implemented with the support of the city of Mechelen in Belgium.

“The war affects not only the physical but also the mental health of Ukrainians. Our shared responsibility is to ensure that everyone who needs help can receive it in time. Establishing this centre is an important step towards developing a support system, particularly for veterans, their families and people who have experienced traumatic events. By joining forces with government institutions, healthcare providers and humanitarian organisations, we can ensure comprehensive and accessible support,” said Maksym Dotsenko, President of the Ukrainian Red Cross.

Mental health support is one of the Ukrainian Red Cross’s key areas of work. The organisation provides psychosocial support to people affected by the war and helps make services more accessible in communities.