On-Campus Resources
On-Campus Resources
If you’ve experienced any form of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, including sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking, or related retaliation, it helps to talk about it with someone who is trained to help you get the assistance you need and deserve.
It can be confusing to figure out your options and resources and to make decisions about next steps. Seeking help from a trained professional can help you weigh your options and select the ones that make the most sense for you.
Whether your experience was today, last week, or years ago, on-campus resources include confidential, private, and emergency resources to help individuals explore all potential reporting and support options.
- Sexual Assault & Intimate Violence Helpline
Calling the SAIV Helpline at 202-994-7222 at any time of the day or night is one way to talk to someone and get help. The line is answered by a team of clinically trained professionals who are ready to respond to calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
The SAIV Helpline clinicians can help anyone in the GW community who has been affected by sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and/or domestic violence, or stalking. They can:
- Help evaluate and address your safety, medical, or other immediate needs
- Can provide crisis counseling, safety planning, and emotional support.
- Assist you in identifying counseling, advocacy, legal, and other support needs
- Assist with transportation to Washington Hospital Center for a medical-forensic exam
The SAIV Helpline is completely confidential, which is often very important to individuals who may be calling to seek emergency services or may be exploring their options.
Please know that reporting an incident to the SAIV Helpline will not result in a report being made to the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you wish to make a report to the Office of Equal Opportunity, you will need to contact the Office of Equal Opportunity during business hours or submit an online report form.
- Office of Advocacy and Support
The Office of Advocacy and Support (OAS) provides trauma-informed and healing-centered confidential support to individuals impacted by sexual harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, and/or stalking. OAS advocates provide emotional and administrative support, psychoeducation on the impact of trauma and the cycle of violence, space to discuss and process feelings and reactions in confidence, and referrals and resources both on and off-campus. You can contact OAS by calling 202-994-0443 or by emailing them at ovs
gwu [dot] edu (oas[at]gwu[dot]edu).- Counseling and Psychological Services
Students may contact the Student Health Center to obtain confidential medical and counseling services. Specifically, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) counselors provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment for students to discuss concerns. To connect with a clinician, visit the SHC Foggy Bottom location or the Mount Vernon Health Center, schedule an Initial Consultation appointment online, or call 202-994-5300 (option 3). Medical and Counseling support is also available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling 202-994-5300 or using TimelyCare.
- Center for Interfaith & Spiritual Life
The Center for Interfaith & Spiritual Life (CISL) supports and strengthens the university's religious and philosophical diversity by providing opportunities to engage with spiritual life on campus through interfaith engagement, education, service, worship, and meditation. CISL also provides confidential and accessible pastoral care to members of the university community.
- Office of the Ombudsperson
The GW Health Sciences Ombudsperson provides the opportunity for students enrolled in a health sciences program to share and discuss concerns in an informal, neutral, independent, and confidential environment. The Ombudsperson assists students through voluntary consultation and provides information, guidance and assistance in developing options to address their concerns.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
GW's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available at no cost to employees and all members of the employee's household. The service can assist with a range of needs, from finding daycares in an employee’s area to confidential counseling. Services are confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 866-522-8509.
- Office of Equal Opportunity
Individuals are encouraged to report any incident of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, including sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking, or related retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity even if they were not directly involved and even if they wish to remain anonymous. Individuals can report by calling 202-994-7434, emailing oeo
gwu [dot] edu (oeo[at]gwu[dot]edu), or filing an online report.- Faculty Affairs
The Office for Faculty Affairs provides innovative resources and meaningful guidance to ensure that all faculty members thrive throughout their lifecycles at the university. From recruitment to retirement, and beyond, Faculty Affairs works collaboratively with all campus stakeholders to establish and maintain a vibrant, diverse, inclusive, and internationally recognized academic community of scholars. The Office for Faculty Affairs can be reached by phone at 202-994-6783 or by email at facultyaffairs
gwu [dot] edu (facultyaffairs[at]gwu[dot]edu).- Conflict Education & Student Accountability (CESA)
Conflict Education & Student Accountability (CESA, formerly known as Student Rights & Responsibilities) engages across GW to foster equitable and restorative accountability to community standards. CESA does this through promoting individual rights and communal responsibilities, supporting community members to identify and repair harm, and growing community capacity for conflict management. CESA can be reached by phone at 202-994-6757 and by email at cesa
gwu [dot] edu (cesa[at]gwu[dot]edu).- The Multicultural Student Services Center
The Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) is an integral part of the Office of Community, Culture, and Inclusion (OCCI) in the Office of the Provost. Their vision and mission reflect their dedication to building a welcoming, enriching, and inclusive environment at GW.
- Employee and Labor Relations
Employee and Labor Relations prides themselves on being a champion to GW’s commitment to fair treatment of all members of its community and the main source of education to the university community on how to further our success and understanding of the value of a diverse workforce in our global environment.
The George Washington Police Department (GWPD)
GWPD provides residential hall security and patrol services to the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses and oversees security at the VSTC campus. The Department also coordinates safety and security for a variety of on-campus special events. In addition to those roles and responsibilities, GWPD provides crime prevention education to the GW community. GWPD is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 202-994-6111 or their Non-Emergency line 202-994-6110.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)
MPD is the primary law enforcement agency for the District of Columbia. The George Washington University is located in the Second District which covers much of the northwest quadrant of the District of Columbia. It includes a number of residential neighborhoods such as Chevy Chase, Cleveland Park, Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, Palisades, and Spring Valley. If you witness a crime in progress or have an emergency that requires the police, please call 911.
GW offers resources to students to assist with various financial hardships. As eligibility requirements, award amounts and other important details are subject to change, you are encouraged to visit the websites for each fund listed below for the most up-to-date information. In addition, the DMV area offers several financial resources to survivors of domestic and sexual violence as well as other crimes. For more information on those financial resources, please visit our Community Resources page.
- GW Cares Student Assistance Fund
This fund is for GW undergraduate and graduate students experiencing unexpected financial hardship resulting from an unforeseen emergency. To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a degree-seeking full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student. In addition, students are only eligible for the fund once per academic year. For more information, please visit this website. To apply, complete this application form.
- The Ronald W. Howard Student Assistance Fund
This fund is for GW undergraduate and graduate students experiencing unexpected financial hardship resulting from an unforeseen emergency and have an unmet financial need. To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a degree-seeking full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student. In addition, students are only eligible for the fund once during their time at GW. For more information, please visit this website. To apply, complete this application form.
- Cokie and Steve Roberts SMPA Student Support Fund
To receive funds you must be currently enrolled as a degree-seeking full-time or part-time undergraduate School of Media & Public Affairs (SMPA) student at the George Washington University and experiencing unexpected financial hardship. For more information, please visit this website. To apply, complete this application form.
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