In response to the tragic event at the Faculty of Arts of Charles University, which has affected the academic community and the whole society, we offer the support of experts who are ready to provide you with help and understanding in difficult moments.
Below, you will find a list of contacts for crisis and intervention centers and psychological services of the Czech Agricultural University (CAU) that are ready to help you.
SUPPORT FOR THE UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTRE CZU:
Crisis Intervention Opportunity on December 22-23, 2023, between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Klára Ten Donkelaar, +420 224 383 625
• Pavel Michálek, +420 224 382 335
• Monika Dobiášová, +420 224 386 011
• Andrea Hlubučková, +420 224 386 005
Crisis Intervention Centre, Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital
This centre offers immediate psychiatric and psychological assistance 24/7, no prior appointment needed. An English-speaking doctor practices at this centre, and there is the possibility of English-speaking telephone service upon prior notice.
Address: Ústavní 91, 181 02 Prague 8, Tel.: +420 284 016 110 (nonstop), +420 284 016 666 Website: https://www.bohnice.cz/krizova-pomoc/
Crisis Centre RIAPS
A health care facility providing complex patient care for difficult, psychic health threatening life situations. The center’s team is a combination of psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses and social workers, helping clients resolve their problems actively.
Tel.: +420 222 586 768 Website: https://www.csspraha.cz/eng
Prague Helpline
A telephone service for nonstop crisis assistance and basic counselling. It is also possible to receive assistance through email or online chat.
Tel.: +420 222 580 697 (nonstop) Website: https://www.csspraha.cz/eng
Diaconia SOS centrum – Daytime crisis service
Provides professional help, support and information to people in difficult or crisis situations. This service also helps clients prevent similar situations from happening and supports those who wish to solve their problems independently.
Open Mon – Friday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. English speaking service is available. Address: Varšavská 37, Prague 2, E-mail: linka.duvery@diakonie.cz Website: https://www.soscentrum.cz/en/
FOKUS Praha
Provides counselling services for adults experiencing mental health problems, mostly with psychotic symptoms.
Tel.: +420 233 553 303 Website: https://fokus-cr.cz/index.php/en/contact
Remember that seeking support is a courageous step to help you overcome difficulties; there is no shame in asking for help.