The Phoenix center began operating in Norilsk for social and psychological support of veterans and their families
The Phoenix Center for Social and Psychological Rehabilitation opened in Norilsk. The new space is designed to help SVO participants, veterans and other city residents who find themselves in difficult situations.
The head of the city of Norilsk, Dmitry Karasev, emphasized that the opening of the center is the fulfillment of a direct duty to the defenders: “We see how much such support is in demand, and we consider it our responsibility to do everything possible to ensure that our soldiers and their families receive qualified assistance here at home. I am sure that this will become a truly necessary and important place for many,” he noted.
Chairman of the Norilsk City Council of Deputies Alexander Pestryakov emphasized that the project became a reality thanks to the well-coordinated work of many people and organizations:
“A good thing is always done together. The city administration, the deputy corps, foundations, and simply caring people took part in the creation of the center. I would like this place to become a real “center for returning strength.” So that our guys, who spent so much of their health defending their Motherland, can fully recover here – both physically and psychologically.”
The Phoenix Center is a new and important part of the large social project “Warmth to Every Home”, which is being implemented by the Territory of Good charity foundation. This project already includes a variety of assistance: from humanitarian support and the operation of a helpline to the transportation of people with limited mobility. The creation of the center itself became possible thanks to the grant support of the Our Norilsk Endowment Fund, which allocated more than 10 million rubles for its equipment.
“We supported the initiative because we see a huge demand for high-quality psychological and rehabilitation assistance,” said Anna Makukha, director of the Our Norilsk Foundation. — The Phoenix Center will become a specialized platform for in-depth face-to-face work, complementing the existing areas of the project. A bright, inviting atmosphere has been created here, and, most importantly, professionals work here.”
The head of the center and deputy of the Norilsk City Council Svetlana Zenina spoke about the capabilities of Phoenix. Visitors have access to individual and group trainings, as well as family consultations. The work is being carried out not only with the fighters themselves, but also with their loved ones, because families are going through this difficult period together. Reception here is conducted by experienced psychologists with medical education, one of whom has a specialization as a military psychologist. The center is especially proud of its physiotherapy room with modern equipment. With the help of special programs using light and sound technologies, specialists help correct sleep disorders, combat anxiety and the consequences of post-traumatic syndrome.
Work with the first wards has already begun. One of them is a 21-year-old guy who returned from the SVO after being seriously wounded. As the veteran instructor comments, the main thing now is not to let a person withdraw into himself: “Life is not over. You need to study, work, start a family. Our society, all of us, must help not to be left alone with the problem. This is why “Phoenix” was created – to become that very point of support where professionals will help find the way forward.”
The Phoenix Center for Social and Psychological Rehabilitation is located at: Norilsk, st. Sovetskaya, 1.
Telephone for consultations and appointments: +7 (913) 490-24-24. Schedule opening hours: Tue, Sun: 13:00–20:00; Wed-Fri: 14:00–21:00. Closed: Saturday, Monday.
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