Dear Members of the Georgetown University Community,
As you are likely following, Hurricane Ian brought unimaginable devastation across Florida and Cuba, and continues to pose a threat to many communities. Many in our university community – including students in online programs, remote-work faculty and staff, families of students and employees, and alumni – have been, and are in, harm’s way.
We offer our prayers and thoughts to all those affected by the hurricane and hope that our community will respond to the needs brought about by this disaster as “people for others.”
First and foremost though, we hope that all in our community feel welcome to take advantage of these well-being resources as needed:
Student Resources
- We encourage students to contact their Dean’s offices or course instructors to make them aware of any academic concerns and impacts.
- 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.
- To connect with a clinician at Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS), students may call (202) 687-6985 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. 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.
- All degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students have access to 24/7/365 telemental health services through HoyaWell from anywhere in the United States at no cost to you.
- Student Outreach and Support (SOS) is a non-confidential resource offering support to students experiencing crises, difficult personal circumstances or unexpected transitions that interrupt a student’s course of study. SOS can help students navigate university systems and resources, including connections to academic deans, the Academic Resource Center or other support offices.
Faculty and Staff Resources
- The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) provides free confidential counseling and referral services to faculty, AAPs and staff. For more information, visit the FSAP webpage or call (202) 687-2396.
- Faculty and staff can use the Mindset program to connect with fast, convenient, confidential and free one-on-one mental health help over video appointments through One Medical, a national primary care network.
- GUCares grants are available to help eligible employees recover financially from loss due to recent natural disaster, accident, catastrophe, death or illness. Visit the GUCares webpage to learn more and apply.
For those in our Hoya community who can and who wish to support disaster relief efforts through monetary donations, the Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching and Service has identified several organizations serving the affected regions.
The Every Hoya Cares website includes additional information about mental and emotional health and well-being resources for students, faculty and staff.
As a community, we will continue to monitor the situation and pray for all of those affected by this natural disaster.
Sincerely,
Fr. Mark Bosco, S.J., Ph.D.
Vice President for Mission & Ministry
Tony D. Kinslow, MA, JD
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Jeanne Lord, Ed.D.
Dean of Students and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs