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The George Washington University Counseling Center

The George Washington University Counseling Center. Location 2033 K Street, NW, Suite 330 (3 blocks from Marvin Center; entrance on 21 st Street). Phone Number (202) 994-5300 24/7. Fall 2013 Hours 9 am to 5 pm. Website counselingcenter.gwu.edu. UCC Services. Individual counseling

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The George Washington University Counseling Center

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  1. The George Washington University Counseling Center Location 2033 K Street, NW, Suite 330 (3 blocks from Marvin Center; entrance on 21st Street) Phone Number (202) 994-5300 24/7 Fall 2013 Hours 9 am to 5 pm Website counselingcenter.gwu.edu

  2. UCC Services • Individual counseling • Group counseling • Outreach & Training • Consultation and support to GWU staff, parents, and faculty • Crisis intervention • A counselor is available by phone 24 / 7 / 365

  3. Loneliness and adjustment issues • Academic & vocational stress • Family concerns such as alcoholism or divorce • Romantic relationship issues • Emotional difficulties such as depression and anxiety • Roommate (& other peer) conflicts • Eating concerns / body image • Problems with substance use • Grief & loss • Traumatic events (current, recent, and past) • Suicidal thoughts or other self-harm issues Why Do Students Visit UCC?

  4. Individual Counseling • Confidential services (within legal limits) by licensed, trained mental health professionals • Short-term individual counseling services (up to 12 sessions / academic year) • The first six sessions are at no cost • All actively enrolled GWU students are eligible for UCC counseling services • Telephone assessment system • Walk-in availability for crises / emergencies

  5. Initial Assessment • Call (202) 994-5300 or walk in Monday to Friday from 12pm to 4pm • A counselor will be available immediately (or, at the latest, within the same day) to speak with you • Counselor completes a 30 minute assessment to gather information about your presenting concerns, history & background, and level of urgency to be seen • Following assessment, you will be scheduled for first in-person appointment at UCC, offered additional UCC resources, and/or or given referral information to other on- / off-campus resources

  6. Group Counseling • No fee for groups • Look for UCC advertisements for active groups for the upcoming semester • Many referrals for groups come from UCC clinicians, faculty, and staff • Examples of therapy groups held during the 2012-2013 academic year: • Undergraduate Student Process Group, Graduate Student Process Group, Mindfulness Meditation, Emotional Management, and Disordered Eating/Body Image

  7. Chalk-In (every spring semester) • Screening Days – Alcohol Screening Day and Depression Screening Day • UCC Website: Information about psychological issues, including depression, anxiety, and stress, and academic stress • Facebook page (www.facebook.com/gwcounsel) • Training for House Staff, faculty, Academic Advising, etc. • Peer Educators & Active Minds Outreach & training

  8. 24 / 7 / 365: crisis support available during AND after normal business hours • UCC collaborates with GW Hospital when student is hospitalized • Consultation services for students concerned about others (including other GW students and non-students) Crisis Intervention & Consultation

  9. Large database of DC therapists & other mental health treatment providers • Therapist referrals based on specialty, location, fee for services • Psychiatric referrals • Low cost on-campus options • Assistance with answering insurance questions Referral Services

  10. Key Take-home Points About UCC • Short-term individual & group counseling • Crisis intervention & support • Referral services • Consultation for staff, faculty, and students • Outreach and training

  11. Questions? Remember that you can Call the UCC 24 / 7 / 365 202-994-5300

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