Organisation : North-West University (NWU)
Facility Name : Student Counselling and Development Service
Country : South Africa
Website : https://services.nwu.ac.za/student-counselling-and-development
What is NWU Student Counselling and Development Service?
At Student Counselling and Development professional services are rendered to students by professional members of staff qualified in psychology, counselling, social work and psychometry. Our aim is reflected in our motto: Optimising you!
Related / Similar Facility : NWU Student Academic Lifecycle Administration (SALA)
Our role is to be a support structure for students in times of need, as well as to inspire and aid them in developing and reaching their optimal wellness potential in all dimensions of life, ranging from emotional, social, and physical wellness, connectivity, growth and influence.
Services Offered By NWU Student Counselling and Development
Some of the services we offer may include (but are not limited to):
** Psychological services, which include individual and group psychotherapy and counselling
** Life and leadership skills and personal development
** Social support services, including HIV/Aids and community-engagement programmes
** Psychometric assessments for both prospective and current students
** Career guidance and counselling
** Enhancing the first-year experience (including adjustment to campus life, and general development for first-time entrants)
** Support for students with disabilities
Note:
Please note that services rendered may vary depending on the specific NWU campus.
Who to Call in a Crisis?
When in a crisis situation, it is important to ensure that you call the right crisis centre. The crisis numbers for each of the campuses are:
Crisis Helplines:
Mahikeng Campus:
The crisis-line number on Mahikeng Campus is only available through Protection Services:
** +27 (0)18 389 2277
** +27 (0)18 389 2167
Potchefstroom Campus :
For any crisis, please call Thuso 1777: +27 (0)18 299 1777
Vanderbijlpark Campus:
Thuso 24-hour crisis centre: +27 (0)82 815 9781
LifeLine: +27 (0)16 428 1640 / +27 (0)861 322 322
Higher Health Sadag 24-hour:
The mental health initiative for the HIGHER HEALTH 24-hour student and staff helpline can be accessed as follows:
Toll-Free Call : 0800 36 36 36
SMS : 43336
NWU Values and Value-Driven Behaviours :
Welcoming element:
A socially cohesive and culturally inclusive environment where all students and staff are welcome and comfortable.
Inclusive element:
Building an achievement orientated environment where diversity is celebrated and diverse talents are recognized, integrated and utilised.
Enabling element:
A supportive and empowering learning experience in an environment that promotes academic excellence and offers equitable services and facilities to staff and students across all campuses.
Culture Statement:
To achieve our NWU Dream we actively build a welcoming, inclusive and enabling culture among staff and students underpinned by behaviours congruent to commitment to social justice, diversity and an ethic of care.
Caring and inclusive:
We consider the well-being of all our students and staff, and act in an inclusive and caring manner towards our NWU community.
Embracing Diversity:
We build an inclusive university community that embraces differences and respects the rights and dignity of its members.
Transparency:
We conduct ourselves and our business in an open manner; communicating clearly and truthfully in co-creating our NWU Dream.
Excellence in all endeavours:
We strive for the achievement of high quality standards in everything we do to meet our personal, university, community and societal expectations.
Ethics in all endeavours:
We display and maintain a commitment to integrity, being honest and treating all people in a fair and consistent manner.
Responsibility and accountability:
We take ownership of our actions and their consequences, and remain committed towards solving challenges and harnessing opportunities.
Academic Freedom and Freedom of Research:
We promote and protect freedom of thought and expression through teaching and learning and research.