The university years can be some of the most stressful years in life. You are not alone if you feel this way! If you feel that you may need support which is absolutely normal please see the below resources and if you have any questions reach out to either of the Student Affairs staff listed below: 

Students under RIT Dubai’s health insurance provider, Daman Insurance have mental health support coverage which includes medication. Please call Daman Insurance for more information and download the Daman app. The Human Relations Office or the Office of Student Affairs can assist students with questions related to Daman Insurance. If there are any questions related to mental health support and coverage, students can seek support from the Office of Student Affairs. 

Common concerns shared by students include:

• Academic performance

• Anxiety or stress (feeling very worried or overwhelmed)

• Depression

• Feeling of being overwhelmed or out of control

• Self-esteem 

• Relationship difficulties 

• Suicidal feelings

• Race, ethnicity, or cultural identities (feelings of belonging and navigating norms and expectations)

• Sexual assault and violence

• Eating and body image concerns

• Illness or death of a loved one and grief

IMMEDIATE STUDENT AFFAIRS ASSISTANCE ON CAMPUS:
Kelly Gosa, Associate Director of Student Affairs (klgcad@rit.edu), 04-3712017 
Christina Ayub, Senior Student Affairs Coordinator, (cxacad1@rit.edu), 043712133

Anonymous Incident Report (This can include genuine concern about someone’s mental health.)
If you wish to report concern about another student but want to stay anonymous, please submit an ‘’incident report’’ and share information about concerning behavior, etc.  

External Professional Mental Health Resources:

This is a list of external mental health resources in the Unites Arab Emirates. 

IMMEDIATE EXTERNAL MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY RESOURCES:

The following places will provide emergency care:

• Rashid Hospital, ER (Oud Metha)
  • T. 04 219 1000/2000
• Al Amal Hospital (Al Aweer)
  • T. 04 519 2154
• Al Jalila Hospital (Al Jaddaf)
  • For 18 years and under
  • T. 800 2524
• Foundation for Women & Children (Al Aweer)
  • T. 04 606 0300
  • T. 800 111 SMS: 5111 (Helpline)
• CDA Child Protection
  • T. 800 988
  • E. child@cda.gov.ae

IMMEDIATE EXTERNAL (Non-emergency – injury, life or death):
There are numerous mental health service providers in the UAE.

Below are just a few. Please check with your insurance provider to see which mental health clinic or hospital treatment is covered by your insurance prior to your appointment. 

• The Ministry of Health and Prevention’s Mental Support dedicated hotline (tel: 8004673) 
  • The support line is available from 9am to 9pm daily and offers advice and signposting to other free-of-cost services and hospital support. The service is in Arabic and English.  

Local online counselling options: 
Mind Mina - https://mindmina.com/
Takalam - https://takalamhere.com/

Students under RIT Dubai’s health insurance provider, Daman Insurance have mental health support coverage. Please call Daman Insurance and let them know what clinic or hospital and from what mental health professional that you are seeking support at or are hoping to and they can let you know if that clinic or hospital is in the network or out of network to understand payment/reimbursement details.

For example, the below clinics offer reimbursement:

Wise Minds Clinic that gives a RIT Dubai student discount. – Out of Daman Insurance network but 50% reimbursement given for certain support. (Kindly coordinate with the clinic and let them know if you are planning to get a reimbursement and they can help direct you in terms of the student discount being helpful or not in this regard.)

Click here for the website.
1209 Lake Central Tower, Business Bay, Dubai
+971-50-489-4360
info@wisemindcenter.com

If you are under another health insurance, please check with your insurance provider to understand what your mental health coverage is and ensure that you take advantage of it.

Professional Mental Health Resources in Dubai: 
(Just a few, there are many more!) Please contact them directly! 

• Human Relations Institute & Clinics
  • Click here for the website.
  • Avail a 300aed (40-45-minute session) with your student ID.
• Camali Clinic
  • Click here for the website.
  • Click here for the insurance info.
    • Dubai Healthcare City – They have a JLT and Abu Dhabi location as well.
      • Block A, Ibn Sina Building no. 27
      • Unit 102 B, First Floor
      • +971 (0) 4 276 6064
      • info@camaliclinic.com
      • bookings@camaliclinic.com

Mental Health Resources in other Emirates:
(Just a few, there are many more!) Please contact them directly! 

• Mental health services in Abu Dhabi
• Maudsley Health, Abu Dhabi
  • Click here for the website.
  • enquiries@maudsleyhealth.com
  • Phone: +971 2 6107777