Dear Members of the Georgetown University Community,
This email is hard to write and read since it refers to an unexpected loss within our community. Taking care of yourself and others matters the most at times like these. Please visit www.georgetown.edu/EveryHoyaCares to connect with resources to support your mental and emotional well-being. Additional details on resources follow.
With a heavy heart, we write to share the very sad news that William Stocksdale (SFS’25) has passed away. We are supporting Will’s family in this tragic time and reaching out to members of the Georgetown community who lived, worked and studied alongside him.
A student in the School of Foreign Service, Will was pursuing a degree in Global Business. A resident of Village C West, Will was active in many activities across campus including Students Advancing Food Equity, working as a Lifeguard at Yates Field House and Best Buddies.
We know this is deeply upsetting news and recognize that many members of our community may be leaving or off-campus for Easter break – we urge members of our community to visit www.georgetown.edu/EveryHoyaCares to learn about and access resources available in-person and remotely for your mental and emotional well-being. In addition to the resources provided, you can connect with your academic advisor or school dean if you are in need of academic support.
Student Resources
- Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS): If you are a student experiencing distress and would like to talk confidentially with a professional counselor, our CAPS counselors are ready and available to meet with you. To schedule an appointment with 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. Information about additional CAPS drop-in sessions, including virtual sessions during the university Holiday, can be found here.
- HoyaWell/TimelyCare: All degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students have access to 24/7/365 telemental health services from anywhere in the United States at no cost to you. HoyaWell lets you talk to a mental health professional from your smartphone or any web-enabled device through a video or voice visit. There are three available services: TalkNow (24/7, on-demand access to mental health support to talk about anything at any time), scheduled counseling and psychiatry.
- Campus Ministry chaplains are available to all students. Appointments can be made during business hours by calling (202) 687-4300. Residential ministers are available in all residence halls for student support.
- 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.
- National Resources are available to all, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are in need of crisis support, dial 988 to be connected. To text a crisis counselor you can access a crisis text line by texting HOME to 741741.
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 http://hr.georgetown.edu/fsap 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.
We will share more information about memorial services as they become available. In the meantime, all are welcome to attend the following regularly scheduled Triduum services taking place in Dahlgren Chapel at which Will will be remembered:
- Holy Thursday, April 6 | 7 p.m. Evening Mass
- Good Friday, April 7 | 3 p.m.
- Holy Saturday, April 8 | 8 p.m. (begins with blessing in Dahlgren Quad)
- Easter Sunday, April 9 | 11 a.m. Mass
For now, we know you will join us in mourning the loss of a treasured member of the Georgetown community and hope you will reach out to one another and seek support in our community.
Please join us in keeping Will’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Eleanor JB Daugherty, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Rev. Mark Bosco, S.J., Ph.D.
Vice President for Mission and Ministry