The Office of university services for the South (Office des oeuvres universitaire pour le sud)
The Office of university services for the South (Office des oeuvres universitaire pour le sud)
The Office of University Services for the South was established in Sfax in 1989 under Act No. 137 of 3 December 1988. It is a public institution with a civil personality and financial independence that is charged with providing services to students of higher education institutions located in the university cities of the South.
Students are received in the General Administration of the University Services Bureau in the South, or in dormitories and university quarters, in complete secrecy according to a calendar set at the beginning of the university year.
Services Offered
- Encouraging the student to achieve himself and his psychological balance.
- Psychological assistance and accompaniment in cases of anxiety, sadness, low self-confidence, loss of a loved one...
- Helping the student to adapt properly to university life.
- Helping the student to express his problem to achieve satisfaction and discuss it, as this helps him to gain insight into its aspects.
- Sensitizing and informing all topics related to mental health by organizing meetings and dialogues with students.
Fees and Payment
Free of Charge
Services Offered To: Adults Teens
Languages: Arabic, French
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
If You Call, Please Let Us Know How it Went:
Were You Able to Make an Appointment?
One quick last question. Who was seeking counseling today?
Do you know the reason they are not accepting clients?
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
