Counseling and Psychiatric Services
Welcome to Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
CAPS, a unit within the Division of Student Affairs, is the primary mental health provider on campus. Our diverse staff 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.
Campus Offices
All CAPS offices are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the academic year. All enrolled students are eligible for services at the Hilltop Campus. Satellite/Embedded offices serve students from the specific school only.
In Crisis?
Remember, if you are in immediate/imminent danger, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
If you are on the Hilltop Campus, call the Georgetown University Police Department at 202-687-4343. For those on the Capitol Campus, call the Capitol Campus Department of Public Safety at (202) 662-9325.
If you are experiencing significant emotional distress and are NOT in immediate danger, you have the following options:
- During business hours, call CAPS (202-687-6985, option 2) or drop into the office.
- After hours, call 202-687-6985, option 1.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (dial 988).
- Text HOME to 741741.
- RAINN (National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-HOPE (4673).