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 Community Mental Health (CCMH) through George Mason University’s Psychology Department:
You can call the CCMH 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:
- Text HOME to 741741
- 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.