Crisis Support

Emergency Contacts

GMU Crisis Service:
703-993-2380, option 1
or
GMU Police: 703-993-2810
or
911
@caps_gmu
  • As May arrives, the blossoming flowers serve as a reminder for us to also nurture ourselves! 🌼 Let this Mental Health Awareness Month be the time to prioritize our wellbeing. 

If you are interested in initiating services, call us at 703-993-2380.
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  • POV: Things your therapist wants you to know. 

April is Counseling Awareness Month! We hope you know that behind every session, there's a therapist that listens and cares about you more than words can say πŸ’­βœ¨οΈ
  • We all experience grief at some point in our lives. So, how do we navigate it? 

Your feelings are valid πŸ’–. If you need support, please call CAPS at 703-993-2380.
  • April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Speak up, stand together, and support each other in creating spaces where everyone feels safe and valued. 🩡

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As May arrives, the blossoming flowers serve as a reminder for us to also nurture ourselves! 🌼 Let this Mental Health Awareness Month be the time to prioritize our wellbeing. If you are interested in initiating services, call us at 703-993-2380.
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Sunshine, smiles, and stress-free vibes! β˜€οΈ A huge shout-out to everyone who brought their amazing energy to our Stress Less Event! Who knew unwinding could taste so sweet? 🍭 Special thanks to our partners: @cwb_mason @masonlearningservices @masonstudenthealth @mymasoncoach
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POV: Things your therapist wants you to know. April is Counseling Awareness Month! We hope you know that behind every session, there's a therapist that listens and cares about you more than words can say πŸ’­βœ¨οΈ
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We all experience grief at some point in our lives. So, how do we navigate it? 

Your feelings are valid πŸ’–. If you need support, please call CAPS at 703-993-2380.
We all experience grief at some point in our lives. So, how do we navigate it? 

Your feelings are valid πŸ’–. If you need support, please call CAPS at 703-993-2380.
We all experience grief at some point in our lives. So, how do we navigate it? 

Your feelings are valid πŸ’–. If you need support, please call CAPS at 703-993-2380.
We all experience grief at some point in our lives. So, how do we navigate it? 

Your feelings are valid πŸ’–. If you need support, please call CAPS at 703-993-2380.
We all experience grief at some point in our lives. So, how do we navigate it? 

Your feelings are valid πŸ’–. If you need support, please call CAPS at 703-993-2380.
We all experience grief at some point in our lives. So, how do we navigate it? 

Your feelings are valid πŸ’–. If you need support, please call CAPS at 703-993-2380.
We all experience grief at some point in our lives. So, how do we navigate it? Your feelings are valid πŸ’–. If you need support, please call CAPS at 703-993-2380.
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Speak up, stand together, and support each other in creating spaces where everyone feels safe and valued. 🩡

#sexualassaultawarenessmonth #sexualassaultawareness #mentalhealth
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Speak up, stand together, and support each other in creating spaces where everyone feels safe and valued. 🩡

#sexualassaultawarenessmonth #sexualassaultawareness #mentalhealth
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Speak up, stand together, and support each other in creating spaces where everyone feels safe and valued. 🩡

#sexualassaultawarenessmonth #sexualassaultawareness #mentalhealth
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Speak up, stand together, and support each other in creating spaces where everyone feels safe and valued. 🩡

#sexualassaultawarenessmonth #sexualassaultawareness #mentalhealth
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Speak up, stand together, and support each other in creating spaces where everyone feels safe and valued. 🩡

#sexualassaultawarenessmonth #sexualassaultawareness #mentalhealth
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Speak up, stand together, and support each other in creating spaces where everyone feels safe and valued. 🩡 #sexualassaultawarenessmonth #sexualassaultawareness #mentalhealth
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If you are concerned about your ability to keep yourself or others safe or are currently experiencing significant emotional distress, we encourage you to contact CAPS at 703-993-2380 to speak with a crisis counselor and determine how best to support your needs.

For mental health crises when we are closed, please call CAPS at 703-993-2380 and select option 1, to connect with an after-hours crisis counselor. Please visit our After-Hours Crisis Support page.

Another option for support is the Emotional Support Line, which is staffed by the Center for Psychological Services (CPS) through George Mason University’s Psychology Department:

You can call the CPS Emotional Support Line to speak confidentially with a trained provider about stress, anxiety, depression, or grief. the phone line is anonymous & confidential. The support line number is: 703-215-1898. Their hours of operation are Monday-Sunday from 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM. For further information please read CPS Emotional Support Line.

Other Options for Support:

Online Crisis Chat

Crisis Text Line

  • Text HOME to 741741

CrisisLink

  • 703-527-4077

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  • 800-273-8255

Mason Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence Crisis Line

  • 703-380-1434

The Steve Fund (for students of color)

  • Text STEVE to 741741

Trans Lifeline (for the trans community)

  • 877-565-8860

The Trevor Project’s TrevorLifeline (for LGBTQ+ students)

  • 866-488-7386

Veterans Crisis Line (for Veterans)

  • 800-273-8255, Press 1

If this is a life-threatening emergency, please dial 911 or Mason Police at (703) 993-2810 to let them know you are having a mental health emergency.