Health & Wellness
Take charge of your mind, body, and soul with our various health and wellness services. On this page, you will find resources for Health and Wellness.
ON THIS PAGE:
Every Hoya Cares
Counseling Services (CAPS)
Student Outreach & Support
Group therapy & workshops
Student Health Center
Student Health Insurance
One Medical (Free to MBAs)
Yates Gym & Recreation
Meditation & prayer spaces
Calm App (Free to MBAs)
Operation: Cura Personalis
Student Skills Toolbox
Upcoming & Recent Wellness Events
(Spring 2024) MBA Wellness Week - Mod 4
HOYA Wellness Wheel
The HOYA Wellness Wheel provides a visual representation of the nine dimensions or areas of an individual’s life that contribute to their overall health.
These dimensions are comprised of common characteristics and behaviors associated with wellness. Additionally, the Wellness Wheel serves to outline resources available on Georgetown’s campus that will further address these needs.
Assessing how these nine dimensions affect your life can encourage you to make healthier choices to promote a more robust, sustainable lifestyle.
Katharine Gray M.Ed., ATC/L Maegen C. Stoner, MSPH
Mental Health Resources
In this section: Every Hoya Cares, Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS), Hoya Wellness, Student Outreach and Support (SOS), CAPS groups and workshops
The below student resources are meant to help you access the mental health support you need, when and where you need it, at little to no out-of-pocket expense. When in doubt, visit the Every Hoya Cares Resource page to get started. More info below.
If you are experiencing a clinical emergency, please call the CAPS emergency line, available 24/7, at 202-687-6985 and press “1”
Every Hoya Cares
The Every Hoya Cares website includes additional information about mental and emotional health and well-being resources for students, faculty, and staff. This site provides comprehensive information about all in-person and virtual well-being resources offered through Georgetown University. It is organized into three primary sections:
I need immediate help for myself or someone else at Georgetown. (what to do if you or a peer is feeling violent and/or out of control and are considering hurting yourself or others)
Would talking to someone help me? (for those considering starting counseling or therapy; also provides guidance on how to help a friend or fellow student)
How do I start my journey to mental well-being? (includes info on counseling and talk resources, meditation & rest, spiritual resources, nutrition and eating services, and physical fitness)
GU’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
202-687-6985 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm)
CAPS is dedicated to helping students develop greater self-understanding, identify and solve problems, and improve academic performance through the alleviation of psychological, emotional, and cognitive barriers.
Ongoing telehealth services are available to students located in the DMV, as well as other states where our clinicians’ licenses are valid. To make a free appointment, call 202-687-6985 during business hours (M - F, 9am - 5pm). After-hours support is also available by calling the main CAPS line. To speak to someone urgently both after hours and during business hours, students should call the CAPS main line at (202) 687-6985 and dial 1 to speak immediately with a licensed clinician.
Learn more about CAPS's additional services and group therapy opportunities here.
If you are experiencing a clinical emergency, please call the CAPS emergency line, available 24/7, at 202-687-6985 and press “1”
HoyaWell App
HoyaWell: Provides access to 24/7/365 telemental health services at no cost to students from anywhere in the United States. HoyaWell lets you talk to a mental health professional from your smartphone or any web-enabled device through a video or voice visit. A GU student is eligible for 12 free sessions per academic year through HoyaWell.
There are three available services:
TalkNow: 24/7, on-demand access to mental health support to talk about anything at any time through phone or video messaging
Scheduled Counseling: Scheduled options to meet with a licensed counselor
Psychiatry: Scheduled options to meet with a licensed psychiatrist, available through CAPS referral
These services can help if you want to talk to someone when you are feeling down or if you want to check in more regularly to help promote your emotional wellness. No issue is too big or too small. To talk to someone today, you can go to the HoyaWell website to register with your Georgetown email address. If you have questions about HoyaWell, please refer to these answers to frequently asked questions or contact TimelyMD Customer Support at: 833-484-6359 or help@timely.md
When in doubt about the best resource for you, call CAPS. CAPS remains the primary emotional and mental health service for students at Georgetown University. Call us at 202-687-6985 for any counseling consultation or referral questions.
Student Outreach and Support (SOS)
Student Outreach and Support (SOS)
Student Outreach and Support (SOS) is a non-confidential resource offering support and outreach to students experiencing crises, difficult personal circumstances, or unexpected transitions that impact their social, personal, and/or academic stability. SOS also helps students navigate university systems and resources. Students are encouraged to contact their Dean’s offices or instructors to make them aware of any academic concerns and impacts.
Non-emergent concerns: If you are concerned about a fellow student’s health, safety, or wellness and believe they need intervention or assistance, please submit a referral to the Safety Net at Georgetown. Reporting a concern to the Safety Net is for non-emergency situations of concern.
If you need to report an emergency, please contact GUPD at 202-687-4343, or dial 911. For more details about identifying and responding to emergencies, see What to Do in an Emergency. Reporting a concern to the Safety Net is for non-emergency situations of concern.
Spring 2024 Groups & Workshops (CAPS) Open to Students from All Campuses
Group therapy
Group therapy is intended to help people gain support, increase self-awareness, and learn new ways to cope with challenges. Current groups include:
Support Space for International Students
Mosaic (Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC))
Coping with Loss
Interpersonal Mindfulness
Surviviors Support (sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and child abuse)
LGBTQIAP+ Support Group
Trans and Non-Binary Support Group
Understanding Self and Others Groups
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
Please note, that unless otherwise stated, group days, times, and formats (virtual or in-person) will be determined by group facilitators after meeting with interested participants. Some groups may require group screening. Please contact the group facilitators for more details.
See Group Therapy for the current schedule and additional details.
Mental Health Workshops
Workshops explore how anxiety, depression, mood, and stress management impact your well-being while guiding you through building skills on these topics.
Upcoming workshops include:
Anxiety Toolbox
Mindful Mood Management
Depression Toolbox
Stress Management Toolbox
See CAPS Workshops page for current schedule and additional details.
Recordings of past workshops are available to view online here.
Please note, that unless otherwise stated, group days, times, and formats (virtual or in-person) will be determined by group facilitators after meeting with interested participants. Some groups may require group screening. Please contact the group facilitators for more details.
Anxiety Toolbox
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Dates: In-Person: 1/25/2024, 2/22/2024, 4/4/2024 | Virtual: 5/2/2024
Location: CAPS office, Hilltop Campus | Virtual: (https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/92484632758)
This workshop focuses on helping you understand anxiety symptoms and build skills to manage these symptoms. Sample topics include: understanding anxiety, unhelpful thinking styles, and recognizing anxiety triggers.
Mindful Mood Management
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Dates: In-Person: 2/1/2024 | Virtual: 2/29/2024, 4/11/2024
Location: CAPS office, Hilltop Campus | Virtual: (https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/7485608930)
This workshop offers skills to handle stress, navigate difficult emotions, and cultivate self-reflection. Participants will engage in guided, experiential exercises, with an emphasis on mindfulness and distress tolerance. Prior experience with mindfulness or meditation is welcome, but not a requirement for participation.
Depression Toolbox
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Dates: In-Person: 2/8/2024, 3/14/2024 | Virtual: 4/18/2024
Location: CAPS office, Hilltop Campus | Virtual: (https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/98364465401)
This workshop is designed to help you understand depressive symptoms and build skills to manage these symptoms. Sample topics include: understanding depression, unhelpful thinking styles, and managing mood.
Stress Management Toolbox
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Dates: 2/15/2024, 3/21/2024, 4/25/2024
Location: CAPS office, Hilltop Campus
This workshop focuses on understanding stress reactions and building skills to manage these symptoms. Sample topics include: perfectionism, sleep and mindfulness, and self-care.
Recordings of past workshops are available to view online.
Weekday Meditation: Organized by the Meditation Centre at Georgetown Monday through Friday | 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. | Zoom: Link here
Spiritual Resources: If you are in need of spiritual accompaniment, Campus Ministry chaplains and staff are available during regular business hours. For assistance, please call 202-687-4300.
Main Campus Emergency Response: 202-687-4357 | Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service
Health & Fitness Resources
In this section: Student Health Center, Student Health Insurance, Health Education Services (HES), One Medical Free Membership, Yates Field House (Student Gym) & Campus Recreation
Student Health Center
The MedStar Georgetown University Student Health Center (SHC) is a valuable resource staffed by primary care physicians and nurse practitioners. The SHC medical team has specialized training and experience promoting university student health.
The SHC provides an array of services including:
Routine primary care,
Urgent care (sickness or injury),
Sports Medicine evaluation,
Prescription refills,
Mental health care (e.g., depression, anxiety, ADHD), and
Sexual health care (routine screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), testing and treatment for STIs, as well as HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis).
The SHC guarantees same-day or next-day appointments on weekdays.
If you have the Student Health Insurance Premier Plan, SHC is the preferred care location, which means that SHC visits will be covered at $0-10 per visit with no deductible.
The SHC is a part of the MedStar Medical Group, which means that providers can make expedited referrals to the MedStar Emergency Department and MedStar subspecialists when needed, your electronic medical records will be integrated and accessible across the entire MedStar system, and you will be able to access your medical records and your provider via the myMedStar Patient Portal.
Visit the Student Health Center page
Student Health Insurance
Georgetown University requires most students, according to registration criteria, to have health insurance. Eligible students are charged for and required to purchase the Premier Plan unless they timely waive with other coverage that meets the University’s requirements. This requirement assures some relief of the burden of expensive health care and instills within the students the lifetime responsibility of obtaining quality health insurance.
The Premier Plan
Georgetown gives students the option to purchase student health insurance coverage through The Premier Plan. The Premier Plan is a Platinum Plan, the highest metallic category established under Federal Regulations. It includes 90 to 100% of In-network medical and mental health coverage; worldwide coverage; pharmacy coverage; and access to a discount vision network. The Plan is fully insured by United HealthCare (UHC) and is administered by United Healthcare StudentResources (UHCSR).
Learn more at the Premier Plan website.
Health Education Services (HES)
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
202-687-8949
Health Education Services (HES) offers consultation, networking, and advocacy for primary prevention, risk reduction, and health promotion. They provide confidential and free-of-charge crisis response, referrals, and advocacy for concerns related to:
Sexual Assault
Relationship Violence & Stalking
Alcohol & Other Drugs
Sexual Health & Pregnancy
Eating Disturbances & Body Image
Nutrition
In addition, HES focuses on interactive health promotion through health communication campaigns, training, and campus programming.
Students do not need a referral to seek services at HES. HES is staffed by licensed health professionals who provide confidential services to students free-of-charge.
Visit the Health Education Services page to find out more and schedule an appointment.
One Medical Free Membership
Georgetown sponsors memberships to One Medical for faculty, staff, and students at no additional cost (normally $199/person per year).
One Medical is a primary care practice that prioritizes your time, emotions, and individual requirements. From routine wellness check-ups to addressing everyday health concerns, and even managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and depression, One Medical is your go-to destination for both physical and mental well-being. With swift access to appointments across various locations nationwide and round-the-clock virtual care, rest assured they’ll always be available whenever you need their support.*
Access to offices nationwide
24/7 virtual care, including Video Chats, via the One Medical app
Same/next-day appointments that start on time
Online appointment booking and prescription renewal requests via the app or web
Visit GU's One Medical Information & Enrollment page here.
*Please be aware certain services are not available to Kaiser members.
Yates Field House & Campus Recreation
Yates Field House is the university's fitness and intramural sports center and home to Campus Recreation, located just across West Road from Hariri. The complex's extensive fitness and recreation programming is available not only to students but also to staff, faculty, alumni, and local community members. Yates facilities and equipment are dedicated to serving the fitness needs of all our students and members.
Dedicated to the cultivation of the ‘whole’ person, Campus Recreation provides a variety of opportunities for all students to enhance their university experience through recreation, fitness, and well-being. Through their various sports and recreation programs, students are offered the opportunity to connect and experience personal growth in a fun, comfortable, challenging, and safe environment.
Health & Wellness Guidance / Expert Coaching
Campus Recreation offers a personalized paid Health & Wellness guidance program, where Georgetown students, faculty/staff, and community members are able to meet one-on-one with a Certified Health & Wellness Expert. During these individual sessions, the expert will complete dietary and exercise behavior assessments, individualized goal setting, and plan implementation.
For details, pricing, and packages, visit the Health & Wellness Guidance page. For more registration details, contact Susan Sell-Haynes at ss4788@georgetown.edu.
Mindfulness & Wellbeing Resources
In this section: Meditation & religious spaces on campus, National resources and hotlines, self-care resources, Operation: Cura Personalis, Calm App (Free to MBAs), Spirituality on campus, Student Health Services - Skills toolbox
Meditation & Prayer Spaces on Campus
John Main Meditation Center
Through regular meditation sessions and special events, offered in a spirit of friendship and openness to all, the John Main Center shares the gift of the contemplative path with the Georgetown Community and beyond.
Georgetown University Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry is a vital resource to all students and a leading partner in the work of intellectual, social and spiritual formation across the University.
Georgetown University Campus Ministry Faith Traditions
On campus worship opportunities include Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox Christian, and Hindu worship services. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to explore the religious traditions and experiences of other members of the Georgetown community.
Campus Ministry Guided by Georgetown’s Catholic and Jesuit tradition, with its abiding commitment to interreligious collaboration, Campus Ministry equips students to lead lives of deeper meaning, belonging and purpose.
Click below to view other meditation & religious spaces on a campus map:
Dharmic Meditation Center (Āratī & Buddhist Meditation) - Leavey Center next to Royal Jacket deli
More Meditation Resources:
Weekday Meditation: Organized by the Meditation Centre at Georgetown Monday through Friday | 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. | Zoom: Link here
Calm App (Free for MBAs)
The #1 sleep, meditation, and relaxation app, is provided free to all Georgetown MBA students. Click here to sign up for a free membership. Once you submit the form, you will receive an email to register.
Calm app helps you feel… well, calm. It not only includes countless meditations, but also has resources for improving sleep; nature sounds and scenes for increased relaxation; videos on body movement and stretching; and stories about individuals who have found improvement in their lives through the use of Calm. Their website also includes a blog with entries from mindfulness and meditation experts. They have also compiled a free resources page that can be found here.
Operation: Cura Personalis (MBA)
Operation: Cura Personalis is an MBA Program Office initiative that embodies the values that we strive to define the Georgetown McDonough experience: care, compassion, and commitment to holistic wellness and transformative growth of students.
Since its inception in fall 2020, Operation: Cura Personalis has reached thousands of McDonough students, staff, faculty, and alumni by offering opportunities for growth and reflection around the following areas that contribute to overall wellness: Professional, Intellectual, Emotional, Financial, Spiritual, Physical, Social, and Environmental.
Programming Focussed on Holistic Wellness
A variety of workshops and speakers will be offered throughout the year (past programming has included Mindful Cooking, Sleep 101, Financial Wellness, and more.
Kickoff Event: We begin with an inspirational talk on "Nourishing Resilience" by Leah Evert (corporate wellness expert, author, speaker, nutritionist, stage 4 cancer thriver, and 2019 McDonough MBA alumna) (see recording here)
Wellness Weeks
De-stress as you prepare for exams by enjoying chair massages, therapy dogs, and additional treats.
Gratitude Virtual Wall
Science has proven that expressing gratitude improves health and happiness. Please share your gratitude for colleagues, classmates, faculty, staff, or anything for which you are grateful!
Cura Personalis Corner
Located in Connelly Commons, the Cura Personalis Corner is a designated space meant to relax and encourage connection and community.
Wellness Tools Available (yoga mats, stretch bands, rollers, massage tools)
Board Games Available: complete with a game table and access to over 20 games (stay tuned for details on how to check the games out!).
Inspiration Collection Library: Located in the Cura Personalis Corner (Connelly Commons), The Inspiration Collection Library is a curated collection of books built by recommendations and donations from MSB students, faculty, alumni, and staff (more details coming soon on how to contribute to the Collection!).
Random Acts of Kindness Week
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation celebrates and encourages random acts of kindness to make the world a better place during specific dates of the year. Learn more about it on Random Acts of Kindness Week Page! Here are some suggestions:
Write a thank you note to someone in the MSB community expressing your appreciation
Invite someone you don’t know to coffee or for a walk
Post on McDonough’s Attitude of Gratitude Wall
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” —Desmond Tutu
Board Games available at Cura Personalis Corner
Take a break and play any of the numerous board games available in Connelly’s Cura Personalis Corner.
Operation: Cura Personalis Day
Our fantastic VP’s of Community & Wellness, Allie Kibby (FX) and Ashley Hammons (FT) will be in Connelly with snacks and coloring books.
Win a $50 Sweetgreen gift card: send your favorite healthy recipe to Noah Slade (ns1330@georgetown.edu), President of the Gourmet Society.
Yoga Class in Glover Park this morning.
National Resources & Hotlines
In addition to the resources provided by Georgetown University, you can access a plethora of national resources that deal with crisis response (i.e. suicide and mental health), interpersonal violence, substance abuse, and eating disorders.
Self-Care Resources
Self-Care Resources
It’s important to have tools, strategies, and resources for taking care of yourself, especially as you might encounter stressful situations as you navigate your time on the Hilltop. Health Education Services and Active Minds at GU have created a comprehensive brochure that highlights self-care resources on Georgetown’s campus and in the community. All Georgetown community members are welcome to download, print, and circulate this pamphlet.
Sign up for our digital Mindful Mondays newsletter to receive a weekly “playlist” of meditations here!
Check out The John Main Center, Georgetown University’s resident contemplative center that offers a space for meditation and mindful programming to the Georgetown Community. Now offering online Zoom meditations.
Other Resources and Info Sheets
Managing Anxiety and Stress (Resources from New York Times, access for free via GU library)
Stay balanced in the face of stress and anxiety with our collection of tools and advice.
How are you, really? This self-guided check-in will help you take stock of your emotional well-being — and learn how to make changes.
These simple and proven strategies will help you manage stress, support your mental health and find meaning in the new year.
First, bring calm and clarity into your life with these 10 tips. Next, identify what you are dealing with: Is it worry, anxiety or stress?
Persistent depressive disorder is underdiagnosed, and many who suffer from it have never heard of it. Here is what to know.
New research suggests people tend to be lonelier in young adulthood and late life. But experts say it doesn’t have to be that way.
How much anxiety is too much? Here is how to establish whether you should see a professional about it.
Spirituality and Campus Ministry
Guided by Georgetown’s Catholic and Jesuit tradition, with its abiding commitment to interreligious collaboration, Campus Ministry equips students to lead lives of deeper meaning, belonging and purpose. Campus Ministry is a vital resource to all students and a leading partner in the work of intellectual, social and spiritual formation across the University.
Worship opportunities include Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox Christian and Dharmic worship services. Georgetown’s John Main Center also encourages the daily personal practice of meditation. Visit the Campus Ministry website for a schedule of religious services and more information about Campus Ministry resources and programs.
Your Guide to Religious Services at Georgetown
Whether you are seeking to experience or learn about another religious tradition, or attend a service as part of a course, this guide seeeks to answer the most common questions you might have about our services. Inside you will find information about Catholic Mass, Protestant Sunday Night Worship, Orthodox Vespers, Shabbat, Jum’ah, and Āratī – What do I wear? Where do I sit? How do I follow along? We have answered all these questions and more to prepare you to get as much out of the experience as possible, without worrying about the details.
Student Health Services - Skills Toolbox
The apps and links below are a few of the many resources available on the internet. We do not endorse these as a replacement for therapy when needed, but offer them as a first step or additional help. If you feel you are having a psychological emergency and need to speak with someone urgently, please call (202-687-6985) to be directed to the emergency phone line.
Depression & Anxiety
Immigration
Immigration Law Help allows you to search for free and low-cost immigration legal services providers in all 50 states.
Emotion Regulation & Distress Tolerance
Anger Management & Grief
Additional Campus Resources
Within the Division of Student Affairs, we provide a number of additional campus resources to support students. Visit this Campus Resources web page for more information.
Georgetown University is committed to care for each student as a whole person, to ensure you are getting the support you need from the university health center and beyond. With student outreach and support, specialized, living-learning communities, meditation programs and other wellness activities across campus, we prioritize the holistic health of every Hoya.
Additional resources linked at the Campus Resources Directory.
