Dear Members of the Georgetown University Community,
In recent days, two natural disasters have caused catastrophic loss of life, the earthquake in Morocco, which we shared information about earlier this week, and the flooding in Libya. We hold in our hearts everyone impacted by the devastating floods in Libya. As “people for others,” we encourage our community members to respond to this crisis in any way that they can. For anyone in our community who may be affected by these recent disasters, we are here to support you.
Please refer below to these well-being resources available to you as needed:
Student Resources
- 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.
- 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. Law students can also complete this online form to request an initial CAPS appointment at the Law Center.
- All degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students have access to 24/7/365 telemental health services through HoyaWell, offered through TimelyCare from anywhere in the United States at no cost to you.
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.
- All benefits-eligible employees can connect with fast, convenient, confidential and free counseling through Journey, a unique employee assistance program (EAP) that provides virtual and in-person mental health therapy and support. Faculty, staff and their families can also access customized well-being resources through the Journey Live digital platform.
- 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 who can and wish to support disaster relief efforts through monetary donations, the Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching and Service (CSJ) is working to identify organizations serving the affected region on the CSJ website.
We invite all members of the Georgetown community to attend any of our religious services in the days ahead, where special prayers will be offered for everyone impacted by the recent natural disasters in Morocco and Libya. Please visit the Campus Ministry website for a schedule of religious services and more information about Campus Ministry resources and programs.
The Every Hoya Cares website includes additional information about mental and emotional health and well-being resources for students, faculty and staff.
Sincerely,
Fr. Mark Bosco, S.J., Ph.D.
Vice President for Mission & Ministry
Eleanor JB Daugherty, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Tony D. Kinslow, MA, JD
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer