The Psychological Assistance Centre at the University of El Oued is a cornerstone of student support, embodying the university’s mission to nurture holistic development among its students. The Centre provides a comprehensive range of services designed to address the academic, emotional, and social needs of the university community while upholding the highest standards of professional ethics and confidentiality.

Mission of the Centre

The Psychological Assistance Centre aligns with the broader vision and mission of Algerian universities, particularly the University of El Oued, by:

• Supporting students’ academic journeys by addressing their cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• Offering a wide spectrum of psychological services, including counseling, therapeutic interventions, and preventive care, ensuring students’ academic, psychological, and social well-being.
• Empowering students to make informed decisions about their future, aligned with their capabilities and resources, within the framework of Algerian societal values and international ethical standards.
• Acting as a vital resource for faculty and staff, enabling them to better support students through consultations, educational programs, and preventive strategies.

Objetivos

The Centre is committed to achieving the following goals:

1. Providing psychological consultations and therapeutic interventions for students facing mental health challenges.
2. Early identification of psychological issues among students to implement preventive measures.
3. Supporting students with disabilities by offering tailored rehabilitation services.
4. Raising awareness about the importance of mental health within the university community through conferences, workshops, and seminars.
5. Equipping the Centre with advanced psychological and social assessment tools, tests, and frameworks.
6. Offering developmental and preventive counseling through lectures, brochures, and awareness campaigns addressing critical student issues.
7. Publishing a specialized scientific journal on counseling and psychotherapy.
8. Organizing conferences and scientific seminars and fostering collaboration with local, Arab, and international psychological centers.
9. Facilitating internships for students in clinical psychology and speech therapy.
10. Conducting specialized training courses for psychological practitioners within university accommodations.
11. Preparing periodic reports on student health and utilizing them in academic research.

Services Offered

The Centre provides a variety of services, including:

• Psychological therapy.
• Counseling and guidance services.
• Psychological assessments and measurements.
• Research and academic services.
• Training and skill development programs.
• Electroencephalography (EEG) services for advanced diagnostic support.
• Awareness and psychoeducational services.

Duties of the Centre

The Psychological Assistance Centre upholds the following responsibilities:

• Safeguarding the confidentiality of all beneficiaries.
• Ensuring the highest quality psychological services for all students without discrimination.
• Facilitating communication between the university and students’ families when necessary, ensuring students’ well-being and support.

Rights of Beneficiaries

1. Privacy: Students are entitled to voluntarily share personal or sensitive information with qualified professionals. Such exchanges occur within a respectful, empathetic, and non-coercive environment.
2. Confidentiality: All disclosed information remains confidential unless:
   • The student poses a direct threat to themselves or others.
   • Disclosure is legally mandated.
   • Medical or psychological information is critical for treatment purposes.
3. Freedom of Choice: Beneficiaries retain the right to set their own goals and pursue them without undue influence, adhering to ethical standards and university regulations.

Ethical Commitment

The Centre operates under strict ethical guidelines, ensuring the privacy and dignity of its beneficiaries while providing them with the best possible care and support.

Fuente: https://www.univ-eloued.dz/en/psychological-assistance-center/