After-Hours Crisis Support

Emergency Contacts

GMU Crisis Service:
703-993-2380, option 1
or
GMU Police: 703-993-2810
or
911
@caps_gmu
  • As Suicide Prevention Awareness Month concludes, we want to emphasize the importance of staying informed, open-minded, and unafraid when talking about suicide.

CAPS is thrilled to introduce Kognito, an advanced platform designed to train users on suicide prevention and offer support on how to navigate mental health related discussions. It's now accessible to all Mason community members. Learn how you can positively influence the well-being of your loved ones and friends. 

To get started, visit caps.gmu.edu/trainees/kognito/

#suicidepreventionmonth #mentalhealthmatters #youarenotalone #gmu #gmucaps #gmucampus
  • Join us for a day of self-care and community support at our IMALIVE Mental Health Fair. Let's break the stigma and prioritize our mental well-being together! Don't miss this chance to have some fun while expanding your knowledge on mental health! 

To sign up as a volunteer for this event, please visit https://cglink.me/2d7/r2218284 

For ADA accommodations, contact CAPS at 703-993-2380

#MentalHealthMatters #IAMALIVE #MentalHealthFair #GMU_CAPS #gmucampus
  • Understanding Anxiety: Unveiling the Invisible Struggle 🧠✨Anxiety can make you feel alone and overwhelmed. Be gentle with yourself, celebrate small achievements, and remember, anxiety doesn't define you. 

🌟 Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. We are here to support you, reach out to us!

#AnxietySymptoms #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyJourney #SelfCare #MasonCAPS #GMU_CAPS #gmucampus
  • 🌈 It’s Bisexuality Awareness Week! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Let's celebrate love in all its beautiful forms! πŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ’™ This Bisexuality Awareness Week, let's spread love, acceptance, and understanding. Bisexuality is a beautiful part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum.

#BisexualityAwarenessWeek #LoveisLove #Youarevalid #LGBTQ #SpreadLove #Bivisibility #Bisexuality #gmu #gmucaps #gmucampus
  • 🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🌟 Join us in honoring the rich history and contributions of the Hispanic community. Swipe for a treasure trove of educational resources and to learn about this vibrant community. Let's learn, grow, and celebrate together! 🌎

 #HispanicHeritageMonth
As Suicide Prevention Awareness Month concludes, we want to emphasize the importance of staying informed, open-minded, and unafraid when talking about suicide. CAPS is thrilled to introduce Kognito, an advanced platform designed to train users on suicide prevention and offer support on how to navigate mental health related discussions. It's now accessible to all Mason community members. Learn how you can positively influence the well-being of your loved ones and friends. To get started, visit caps.gmu.edu/trainees/kognito/ #suicidepreventionmonth #mentalhealthmatters #youarenotalone #gmu #gmucaps #gmucampus
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Join us for a day of self-care and community support at our IMALIVE Mental Health Fair. Let's break the stigma and prioritize our mental well-being together! Don't miss this chance to have some fun while expanding your knowledge on mental health! 

To sign up as a volunteer for this event, please visit https://cglink.me/2d7/r2218284 

For ADA accommodations, contact CAPS at 703-993-2380

#MentalHealthMatters #IAMALIVE #MentalHealthFair #GMU_CAPS #gmucampus
Join us for a day of self-care and community support at our IMALIVE Mental Health Fair. Let's break the stigma and prioritize our mental well-being together! Don't miss this chance to have some fun while expanding your knowledge on mental health! To sign up as a volunteer for this event, please visit https://cglink.me/2d7/r2218284 For ADA accommodations, contact CAPS at 703-993-2380 #MentalHealthMatters #IAMALIVE #MentalHealthFair #GMU_CAPS #gmucampus
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Understanding Anxiety: Unveiling the Invisible Struggle 🧠✨Anxiety can make you feel alone and overwhelmed. Be gentle with yourself, celebrate small achievements, and remember, anxiety doesn't define you. 🌟 Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. We are here to support you, reach out to us! #AnxietySymptoms #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyJourney #SelfCare #MasonCAPS #GMU_CAPS #gmucampus
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🌈 It’s Bisexuality Awareness Week! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Let's celebrate love in all its beautiful forms! πŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ’™ This Bisexuality Awareness Week, let's spread love, acceptance, and understanding. Bisexuality is a beautiful part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum.

#BisexualityAwarenessWeek #LoveisLove #Youarevalid #LGBTQ #SpreadLove #Bivisibility #Bisexuality #gmu #gmucaps #gmucampus
🌈 It’s Bisexuality Awareness Week! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Let's celebrate love in all its beautiful forms! πŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ’™ This Bisexuality Awareness Week, let's spread love, acceptance, and understanding. Bisexuality is a beautiful part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum.

#BisexualityAwarenessWeek #LoveisLove #Youarevalid #LGBTQ #SpreadLove #Bivisibility #Bisexuality #gmu #gmucaps #gmucampus
🌈 It’s Bisexuality Awareness Week! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Let's celebrate love in all its beautiful forms! πŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ’™ This Bisexuality Awareness Week, let's spread love, acceptance, and understanding. Bisexuality is a beautiful part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum.

#BisexualityAwarenessWeek #LoveisLove #Youarevalid #LGBTQ #SpreadLove #Bivisibility #Bisexuality #gmu #gmucaps #gmucampus
🌈 It’s Bisexuality Awareness Week! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Let's celebrate love in all its beautiful forms! πŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ’™ This Bisexuality Awareness Week, let's spread love, acceptance, and understanding. Bisexuality is a beautiful part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum.

#BisexualityAwarenessWeek #LoveisLove #Youarevalid #LGBTQ #SpreadLove #Bivisibility #Bisexuality #gmu #gmucaps #gmucampus
🌈 It’s Bisexuality Awareness Week! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Let's celebrate love in all its beautiful forms! πŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ’™ This Bisexuality Awareness Week, let's spread love, acceptance, and understanding. Bisexuality is a beautiful part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. #BisexualityAwarenessWeek #LoveisLove #Youarevalid #LGBTQ #SpreadLove #Bivisibility #Bisexuality #gmu #gmucaps #gmucampus
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🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🌟 Join us in honoring the rich history and contributions of the Hispanic community. Swipe for a treasure trove of educational resources and to learn about this vibrant community. Let's learn, grow, and celebrate together! 🌎

 #HispanicHeritageMonth
🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🌟 Join us in honoring the rich history and contributions of the Hispanic community. Swipe for a treasure trove of educational resources and to learn about this vibrant community. Let's learn, grow, and celebrate together! 🌎

 #HispanicHeritageMonth
🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🌟 Join us in honoring the rich history and contributions of the Hispanic community. Swipe for a treasure trove of educational resources and to learn about this vibrant community. Let's learn, grow, and celebrate together! 🌎

 #HispanicHeritageMonth
🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🌟 Join us in honoring the rich history and contributions of the Hispanic community. Swipe for a treasure trove of educational resources and to learn about this vibrant community. Let's learn, grow, and celebrate together! 🌎

 #HispanicHeritageMonth
🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🌟 Join us in honoring the rich history and contributions of the Hispanic community. Swipe for a treasure trove of educational resources and to learn about this vibrant community. Let's learn, grow, and celebrate together! 🌎 #HispanicHeritageMonth
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After-hours Crisis Services for Mason Students:

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) has partnered with ProtoCall Services to provide after-hours crisis services for Mason students. ProtoCall is a crisis hotline staffed by licensed clinicians to provide crisis intervention and referral services whenever we are closed, including 24 hours on the weekends and holidays. Students may call ProtoCall for reasons ranging from anxiety or relationship distress to suicidal ideation or other serious mental health issues.

If you are a student in crisis:

Please call CAPS at 703-993-2380. When we are closed, including all holidays, school breaks, and 24 hours on the weekends, please listen to the message and then you will be directed to “press 1” in order to be connected directly to a ProtoCall crisis counselor.

If you are a faculty or staff member with concerns about a student:Β 

Please call CAPS at 703-993-2380. When we are closed, including all holidays, university breaks, and 24 hours on the weekends, you will be directed to “Press 1” in order to connect ProtoCall with the student in need. ProtoCall can also provide guidance to faculty or staff on how to support a student in crisis.

If a student is experiencing a medical emergency or is in a life-threatening situation, please contact 911 directly, and clearly state the student’s location (on campus or off campus) for an immediate response. Mason police may also be called for assistance at 703-993-2810.

Crisis Hotline for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students:

In addition to the crisis service Mason offers, Deaf and Hard of Hearing students can also connect with a crisis counselor through Lifeline.Β 

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.