Counseling Center

The Counseling Center provides free, confidential counseling to all staff and students, supporting wellbeing, stress management, and academic and personal life skills. Counseling is a confidential and collaborative process between the individual and a trained professional, helping them understand their concerns, set realistic goals, and develop healthy coping strategies.  

The service places particular focus on groups most at risk of being underserved, including women, individuals with disabilities, members of ethnic and national minority backgrounds, and those from low-income backgrounds.   

For students and employees navigating anxiety, stress, or other mental health difficulties, the Center provides a confidential space to seek support without fear of stigma or judgment, with trained professionals guiding individuals toward appropriate coping strategies and, where needed, referral to specialized care. For those facing financial hardship, counseling also serves as an entry point to PU's broader support network — including the Minorities Center's financial hardship pathway and the Learning Development Center — helping individuals address stress or setbacks before they affect academic or work performance. For women navigating career or educational interruptions, the Center works alongside the Minorities Center's Women's Continuity Pathway to provide coordinated emotional and practical support throughout the process.  

These services are offered through a partnership with the Lebanese Welfare Association for the Handicapped (LWAH).  

At PU, we believe that seeking support reflects strength and self-awareness. Our team is committed to listening, supporting, and guiding every member of our community throughout their journey. Anyone who wishes to schedule a session is welcome to contact the Counseling Center at [email protected] to arrange a suitable date and time.

PU partnered with LWAH to launch a free Mental Health Hotline, operated through the Counseling Center, for students and the wider PU community — including women, individuals with disabilities, members of ethnic and national minority backgrounds, and those from low-income backgrounds.   

The hotline offers an accessible, no-cost, and confidential first point of contact for anyone experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, or other mental health concerns, particularly valuable for individuals who may otherwise face financial, social, or logistical barriers to seeking help. Support is provided by trained professionals, with referral to further care where needed.