Moving to a new country is a life-changing, exhilarating, and memorable experience, though oftentimes not without its stresses and challenges. You’ll find yourself immersed in a completely new living environment, coping with a different climate, engaging with others in a language other than your native tongue, and enrolled in courses that may be structured or delivered differently than the ones at your previous university. It is therefore completely natural to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even exhausted at times. The most important thing for you to know is that you’re not alone. Many of your fellow students or colleagues are coping with similar challenges and experiences, and it can be very reassuring to approach them and openly ask them how they, themselves, are managing.
Support within the University
Throughout your studies at Hebrew University, we are here to support you in ensuring your overall well-being, including your physical and mental health, as well as your successful academic progress. Our team at the Office of Student Life is available around the clock, seven days a week, to provide support for students who seek it. During office hours, they can be reached at madrichimlife@savion.huji.ac.il or +972 54-882-0342. In cases of emergency, please don’t hesitate to contact them at any hour at +972 54-882-0217. The student madrichim (counselors) will help and advise you regarding who to contact for further professional and specialized support.
Contact the Psychological Service
The Psychological Service provides crisis intervention short-term psychotherapy. Long-term psychotherapy will be provided subject to availability.
Those who seek treatment are invited to fill out Psychological service application form. After receiving the application form, within 24 hours, an email will be sent with a link to a brief questionnaire. After filling out the questionnaire and saving it, we will contact you to coordinate a frontal or online initial appointment. The purpose of this initial appointment is to understand the therapeutic needs of the student and the appropriate treatment needed.
The Service is provided sunday to thursday, from 8.00 to 14.00. Requests received after these hours will be addressed the day after.
Referral to the psychological service and the treatment process are kept strictly confidential. No information will be given to or at the Hebrew University, except on the basis of explicit consent and written permission from the student.
Additional Sources of Support in Israel
ERAN Counseling Hotline - ERAN is a 24-hour confidential hotline offering emotional support to individuals experiencing distress, loneliness, anxiety, or a personal crisis. Support services are currently offered in Hebrew, Arabic, English, Russian, French, Spanish and Amharic. To receive support, please dial 1201.