NU-Q Counseling and Wellness promotes and advocates for healthy lifestyle choices by offering awareness activities, educational programs, and short term, free counseling for typical developmental issues that students may present. Counseling and Wellness strives to make the counseling space inclusive of all regardless of sexuality, gender, culture, race, or age.
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Urgent mental health services for NU-Q students
Email Questions to wellness@qatar.northwestern.edu
E-mails and voicemails will be responded to within 1-2 business days. To discuss personal concerns, please book an appointment rather than send an email.
Welcome Class of 2026!
We are committed to your health and academic success
All students are responsible for being aware of these requirements and submitting the appropriate documents within the timeline provided. For QF sponsored students (including NU-E Semester in Qatar students) completion of the Certificate in their home country is recommended. Students are responsible for any costs incurred in completing the Certificate and the NU-Q provided health insurance does not cover the cost of the vaccinations.
Online Health Resources
Virtual Relaxation Room
Welcome to the Wildcat Virtual Relaxation Room where you can interactively engage in playful activities and create a few moments of calm during your busy day! And the best part is it is always here for you!
Counseling and Wellness Virtual Library
In collaboration with NU-Q Library, Counseling and Wellness recommends a variety of books for students to use for personal growth and development. We have provided links to the e-books as well as the library call numbers for hard copies. View Library 
Online Health Resources by Topic
Counseling and Wellness has compiled a list of web resources on a variety of health topics.View websites
Helpful (& Healthful) Apps
View a selection of health and wellbeing apps for your phone.Learn More
Student Health 101 Magazine
Student Health 101 provides information and articles to help you be healthier in your life, your academics, and your relationships. Students can enter to win prizes.Go to Student Health 101
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Counseling and Wellness Services During COVID 19
This time of uncertainly will continue to be challenging to you and those around you, making attention to self-care, especially valuing your health, even more important.Learn MoreCounseling Services
It is normal for students to experience adjustment challenges throughout their college experience and Counseling and Wellness offers counseling and psychological services to assist students with these developmental issues.
Mental Health Emergency and Urgent Care
For life-threatening situations:
Within Education City:
Call 4454 5247 or 5556 4701
Outside Education City:
Call 999
How to Support a Student in Distress
- Support a student in immediate danger
- Refer a student
- Learn the signs of distress
Coping with Recent Events
Counseling and Wellness recognizes the detrimental impact racism, prejudice and discrimination have on mental health. Counseling and Wellness is available to assist students' processing of how systems of oppression/traumatic events impact emotions, beliefs, and identities. *If you experience/observe discrimination, bias or hate-related incidents at NU-Q, please consider reporting it here.
Confidentiality and Eligibility
Counseling and Wellness counseling records are strictly confidential and are not part of a student's educational record. Counseling and psychological services are provided to currently enrolled NU-Q students.Learn MoreStudent Health Requirements
Immunization Requirement
NU-Q requires all students to submit documentation of vaccination or immunity from various illnesses and complete a screening for tuberculosis (TB).
Health Insurance Requirements
NU-Q requires all currently enrolled students to submit front and back copies of their valid State of Qatar national health insurance card. Learn how to apply for a Hamad Health Card.Learn moreMedical Leave of Absence (MLOA)
Presentation and Outreach Request
Counseling and Wellness can provide presentations on a wide variety of topics that affect students. These include, but are not limited to: QPR Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training, stress management/wellness/balance, peak performance training, healthy relationships, body image and healthy eating, diversity issues, identity development, imposture syndrome, dealing with families, working through transitions, developing effective communication skills, and assertiveness, and many more.
To request an outreach, complete the Outreach Request for Presentations and Interviews. Counseling and Wellness staff will review it and be in contact with the requestor.
Hospitals, Clinics, Health Resources
In Qatar
Medical facilities in Qatar
A list of various emergency, urgent, routine care, pharmacy, and fitness facilities in Education City, and in the greater Doha community.
Mental health resources in Qatar
A list of various emergency, urgent, routine care options related to mental health in Education City, and in the greater Doha community.
