Health & Wellness

Student Health Center

The Student Health Center hopes to support the LGBTQIA+ community with its services. Please see their FAQ page on LGBTQIA+ services at this link. Additionally, the Student Health Center provides information on name and pronoun usage for your visit at this link. For additional questions, email admin.shc@georgetown.edu.

Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS)

The Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS) is located in Darnall Hall and serves as the university’s primary mental health agency for its students and campus community. CAPS can be contacted through their website or by dialing (202) 687.6985. CAPS services are free to all students. The wait time for an appointment can vary but we are able to see students sooner if there is an urgent concern. The best way to reach us is by phone or by walking into our main office located in Darnall Hall (rear entrance).

For after hours support through CAPS, call 202-687-6985, and press “1” for urgent consultation to be connected with a licensed mental health professional.

Health Education Services (HES)

Health Education Services (HES) is located in Poulton Hall – Suite 101. The office is comprised of health professionals who are available to help students deal with a range of health issues, including pregnancy, alcohol and drug use and abuse, adult children of alcoholics, eating disorders, sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, stress management, and general health promotion. Health Education Services can be contacted online or by dialing (202) 687.8949.

Off-Campus Mental Health Resources

Below are a variety of mental health resources available to LGBTQIA+ students in the DC area and beyond.

Mental Health Resources:

Affinity and Support Groups: