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Green Crescent Honored with “Community Support Award” for YEDAM COVID-19 Psychological Support Line
Green Crescent has received the “Community Support Award” in the “Shared Tomorrows” Awards Program, organized by the Turkish Confederation of Employer Associations (TİSK), for its Green Crescent Counseling Centers (YEDAM) COVID-19 Psychological Support Line project. Selected from 128 entries in its category, the initiative was recognized as a project that reaches communities, provides meaningful support, and delivers solutions tailored to public needs.
Free psychological support during the pandemic
During the pandemic, Green Crescent established the YEDAM COVID-19 Psychological Support Line to offer free assistance to individuals experiencing heightened anxiety and symptoms of psychological distress. Psychologists working on the line received specialized training in Techniques for Coping with Anxiety. Citizens could reach YEDAM’s expert psychologists by calling 444 9 801 for free support. In addition to phone consultations, 100 psychologists also conducted online sessions during the first two months of the pandemic to meet the high demand.