The Advocacy and Lobbying Department was established in 2005 to work on issues related to the environment surrounding the Palestinian individual and his/her mental well-being. This department works in close coordination with organizations and institutions to ensure a joint vision and work to enable mental health institutions to work towards policy change to benefit the community as a whole. This department was established to complement the role of the other PCC departments and programs that work to build a balance between the individual and his/her environment and lead to mental well-being.

The department works on the following objectives:

This department works with the local and international community, mainly those concerned with the well-being of their communities and their society.

The Onion, A Symbol for the Palestinian Counseling Center !

The Onion was chosen as a symbol for the center because it signifies the individual. From a cursory look at people we can only see the outer skin of individuals. However, if we want to delve deeply into a person's character we have to peel the layers of skin and feelings to see a whole outlook for the individual. This process might prove to be painful for some. The onion can also represent the root of things, and it also signifies cultivation in Palestinian Folklore.