The Vilnius Academy of Arts community can contact the respected personnel and get professionmal help free of charge facing any psychological, spiritual, and/or disability-related challenges.
Psychological support
Professional psychological support is provided by psychologist Nijolė Goštautaitė-Midttun in-person at the Vilnius Faculty and remotely throughout the Academy. The psychologist of the Academy offers in-person consultations regarding emotional well-being concerns. She assists in identifying and articulating emotional states, as well as provides guidance on preventive strategies to support personal well-being.
To contact psychologist Nijolė Goštautaitė-Midttun and register for a consultation, please write to: psichologas@vda.lt or call: +370 (695) 63 157.
Spiritual support
Spiritual support is provided both in-person in Vilnius and remotely throughout the Academy by the Vilnius Academy of Arts chaplain, priest Dovydas Grigaliūnas. The Academy’s chaplain invites both believers and those exploring faith to individual or group meetings, as well as spiritual conversations. All are welcome – not only those facing challenges in practicing their faith, but also reflecting on the Christian lifestyle, community, and creative topics.
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To contact priest Dovydas Grigaliūnas, please write to: dovydas.grigaliunas@vda.lt or call: +370 (680) 80 078.
Support related to individual needs
Consultations related to individual needs arising from a community member’s disability are provided by the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Coordinator Martynas Arlauskas. Consultations are offered both in-person at the Vilnius Faculty and remotely across the entire Academy.
"Vilnius Academy of Arts values the diversity of its community, seeing it as a catalyst for creativity, innovation, unique perspectives, and social responsibility. In response to challenges arising from disability or reduced participation, the Academy is committed to enhance environmental conditions and address individual needs throughout the study process. While the academic content of studies cannot be reduced based on individual needs, strategies such as adapted formats of information, extended deadlines, individual assessments, changes to study spaces, and assistance in coordinating the study process may be implemented. We recommend informing the Academy about the need to individualize the study process at least two weeks before the semester begins, and no later than two weeks after it starts," says Martynas.
To contact Martynas Arlauskas, please write to: martynas.arlauskas@vda.lt or call: +370 (691) 02 727.
