Counseling and Psychological Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Emergency Contacts

GMU Crisis Service:
703-993-2380, option 1
or
GMU Police: 703-993-2810
or
911
@caps_gmu
  • Embrace your mental health πŸ§ πŸ’™ October is Depression and Mental Health Screening Month ✨ Let's break the stigma, spread awareness, and encourage self-care. Together, we can create a more compassionate world for all ❀️
  • πŸ‘Ÿ Get your favorite sneakers on and support Student Mental Health and Well-Being with us at the George Mason Thriving Together 5K πŸ’šπŸ’›β€― 

πŸ‘‰Saturday, Oct. 19th at 9 AM 
πŸ‘‰Merten Hall Lawn, George Mason University Fairfax 
πŸ”— Register: https://shorturl.at/ysLOu 
πŸ”— Info: https://mason5k.gmu.edu
  • We want to give a huge shoutout to everyone who helped keep the positive energy flowing at our LoveLife event! πŸ₯³

Together, we ignited a powerful wave of Suicide Prevention Awareness, reminding each other that we are never truly alone. πŸ’œπŸ’™

#CAPSLOVESLIFE #youarenotalone #suicidepreventionawareness #suicideprevention
  • Photo dump from our LoveLife event!! πŸ’œπŸ©΅ 
β€’
Thank you to everyone who attended our event to create awareness for suicide prevention! 
β€’
@timelycare @masonulife @masonstudenthealth @ssacgmu @gmuccmh #CAPSloveslife
  • That’s right, we have free T-shirts!!! Our LoveLife suicide prevention event is happening right now at the Patriot Lounge. This rain cannot stop us!! Come get your t-shirt! #CAPSloveslife
Embrace your mental health πŸ§ πŸ’™ October is Depression and Mental Health Screening Month ✨ Let's break the stigma, spread awareness, and encourage self-care. Together, we can create a more compassionate world for all ❀️
Embrace your mental health πŸ§ πŸ’™ October is Depression and Mental Health Screening Month ✨ Let's break the stigma, spread awareness, and encourage self-care. Together, we can create a more compassionate world for all ❀️
Embrace your mental health πŸ§ πŸ’™ October is Depression and Mental Health Screening Month ✨ Let's break the stigma, spread awareness, and encourage self-care. Together, we can create a more compassionate world for all ❀️
Embrace your mental health πŸ§ πŸ’™ October is Depression and Mental Health Screening Month ✨ Let's break the stigma, spread awareness, and encourage self-care. Together, we can create a more compassionate world for all ❀️
Embrace your mental health πŸ§ πŸ’™ October is Depression and Mental Health Screening Month ✨ Let's break the stigma, spread awareness, and encourage self-care. Together, we can create a more compassionate world for all ❀️
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πŸ‘Ÿ Get your favorite sneakers on and support Student Mental Health and Well-Being with us at the George Mason Thriving Together 5K πŸ’šπŸ’›β€― 

πŸ‘‰Saturday, Oct. 19th at 9 AM 
πŸ‘‰Merten Hall Lawn, George Mason University Fairfax 
πŸ”— Register: https://shorturl.at/ysLOu 
πŸ”— Info: https://mason5k.gmu.edu
πŸ‘Ÿ Get your favorite sneakers on and support Student Mental Health and Well-Being with us at the George Mason Thriving Together 5K πŸ’šπŸ’›β€― πŸ‘‰Saturday, Oct. 19th at 9 AM πŸ‘‰Merten Hall Lawn, George Mason University Fairfax πŸ”— Register: https://shorturl.at/ysLOu πŸ”— Info: https://mason5k.gmu.edu
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We want to give a huge shoutout to everyone who helped keep the positive energy flowing at our LoveLife event! πŸ₯³ Together, we ignited a powerful wave of Suicide Prevention Awareness, reminding each other that we are never truly alone. πŸ’œπŸ’™ #CAPSLOVESLIFE #youarenotalone #suicidepreventionawareness #suicideprevention
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Photo dump from our LoveLife event!! πŸ’œπŸ©΅ 
β€’
Thank you to everyone who attended our event to create awareness for suicide prevention! 
β€’
@timelycare @masonulife @masonstudenthealth @ssacgmu @gmuccmh #CAPSloveslife
Photo dump from our LoveLife event!! πŸ’œπŸ©΅ 
β€’
Thank you to everyone who attended our event to create awareness for suicide prevention! 
β€’
@timelycare @masonulife @masonstudenthealth @ssacgmu @gmuccmh #CAPSloveslife
Photo dump from our LoveLife event!! πŸ’œπŸ©΅ 
β€’
Thank you to everyone who attended our event to create awareness for suicide prevention! 
β€’
@timelycare @masonulife @masonstudenthealth @ssacgmu @gmuccmh #CAPSloveslife
Photo dump from our LoveLife event!! πŸ’œπŸ©΅ 
β€’
Thank you to everyone who attended our event to create awareness for suicide prevention! 
β€’
@timelycare @masonulife @masonstudenthealth @ssacgmu @gmuccmh #CAPSloveslife
Photo dump from our LoveLife event!! πŸ’œπŸ©΅ 
β€’
Thank you to everyone who attended our event to create awareness for suicide prevention! 
β€’
@timelycare @masonulife @masonstudenthealth @ssacgmu @gmuccmh #CAPSloveslife
Photo dump from our LoveLife event!! πŸ’œπŸ©΅ 
β€’
Thank you to everyone who attended our event to create awareness for suicide prevention! 
β€’
@timelycare @masonulife @masonstudenthealth @ssacgmu @gmuccmh #CAPSloveslife
Photo dump from our LoveLife event!! πŸ’œπŸ©΅ 
β€’
Thank you to everyone who attended our event to create awareness for suicide prevention! 
β€’
@timelycare @masonulife @masonstudenthealth @ssacgmu @gmuccmh #CAPSloveslife
Photo dump from our LoveLife event!! πŸ’œπŸ©΅ 
β€’
Thank you to everyone who attended our event to create awareness for suicide prevention! 
β€’
@timelycare @masonulife @masonstudenthealth @ssacgmu @gmuccmh #CAPSloveslife
Photo dump from our LoveLife event!! πŸ’œπŸ©΅ 
β€’
Thank you to everyone who attended our event to create awareness for suicide prevention! 
β€’
@timelycare @masonulife @masonstudenthealth @ssacgmu @gmuccmh #CAPSloveslife
Photo dump from our LoveLife event!! πŸ’œπŸ©΅ β€’ Thank you to everyone who attended our event to create awareness for suicide prevention! β€’ @timelycare @masonulife @masonstudenthealth @ssacgmu @gmuccmh #CAPSloveslife
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That’s right, we have free T-shirts!!! Our LoveLife suicide prevention event is happening right now at the Patriot Lounge. This rain cannot stop us!! Come get your t-shirt! #CAPSloveslife
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Is CAPS only for students in crisis?

Who is eligible for services and what do they cost?

What types of professionals provide services at CAPS and are they licensed?

Do your mental health professionals represent diverse backgrounds and identities?

How do I make an appointment and what if I need help today?

What is TimelyCare? How do I access it?

I am a campus partner who is concerned about a student, what options are available to me and the student today?

I am a NOVA student in the ADVANCEΒ program, what services can I access through CAPS?

How do I cancel or re-schedule an appointment?

What should I do if I am concerned about a student?

For Faculty/Staff and Caregivers

What steps should I take to make sure that I have mental health care while studying at Mason?

What are my rights as a client?Β 

Is my information confidential?

How can I get a letter or my medical records?

How can I interview a CAPS staff member?

Group Therapy FAQ’s

What if I have a question that is not included here?Β Please give us a call or come into CAPS and we will happily answer any questions you have.