The Welcome Office maintains close contact with international students at Palacký University and is therefore well aware of the challenges and obstacles they may encounter in everyday life. To extend our assistance beyond the scope of the Welcome Office, we would like to inform you about various services offered by the university that may be helpful to you.
Psychological and Psychotherapeutic Counseling
The Faculty of Theology offers psychological and psychotherapeutic counseling to international students from all faculties. In addition, the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, and the Faculty of Education provide specialized counseling tailored to the specific needs of their students. Further information is available on the Psychological and Psychotherapeutic Counseling webpage.
For exchange students, if you are in need of this type of counseling, you can contact PhDr. Jana Kvintová PhD. via email jana.kvintova@upol.cz.
Olomouc University Social Health Institute
OUSHI has a counseling center that provides psychotherapy services through a team of mental health professionals, including group therapy sessions. You can register for a session anytime and their team of experts will be more that happy to assist you with whichever problems you might have. The center offers reliable, evidence-based information grounded in real-life experiences, particularly regarding health-related challenges. For more details, please visit their website.
Spiritual Help
If you need someone to talk to about matters connected to religion, faith, or spiritual well-being, Dr. Jaroslav Franc, Th.D., is here to support you. Whether you're facing a personal crisis, struggling with questions of meaning, or simply seeking guidance on your spiritual journey, he is available to listen and help you navigate these important aspects of life with compassion and understanding. You can contact him anytime via his email jaroslav.franc@upol.cz.
The Support Centre for Students with Special Needs
The Centre is a university facility that provides comprehensive expert counseling, technical support, and therapeutic services to students with special needs across all eight faculties of Palacký University. Currently, the Centre supports over two hundred students and serves both students and university staff, offering services in Czech and English. For more information about available support, please visit their website.
Health and Lifestyle Advice
Physical and mental health are closely connected. As the old saying goes, "If the body is weak, the mind is soon to follow." If you would like to improve your physical condition but are unsure where to start, the Faculty of Education offers counseling focused on health, nutrition, eating habits, and exercise. You can find more details on their dedicated webpage.
Note: If any of the services require payment, we recommend contacting your health insurance provider to confirm whether the costs may be covered. If you were to have any troubles with these, do not hesitate to reach out to us either through our mail welcome@upol.cz or personally in our office.