FOR ANY LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY, IMMEDIATELY CALL THE UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 202-994-6111 IF ON CAMPUS, CALL 911 IF OFF CAMPUS, OR PROCEED TO THE CLOSEST HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM.

Mental Health Emergencies and Crises:

Daytime Weekday Mental Health Crises:

"UCC 24/7" Call-A-Counselor
2033 K St., NW, Suite 330
202.994.5300, ask to speak with the Counselor-on-Call
Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Student Health Service
2141 K St., NW, Suite 501
202.994.6827
Hours: Monday through Thursday: 8:30 am to 6:00 pm; Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm

After Hours Mental Health Crises:

"UCC 24/7"
202.994.5300, option #3

GW Hospital Emergency Unit
901 23rd Street, NW (1st floor)
202.715.4911

For more information about warning signs of suicide and resources, please click on the link below:

Preventing Suicide

Additional Resources for On-Campus Emergencies and Crises:

GW Residence Halls:

If you live in a residence hall, contact your House Staff member or Community Director regarding all in-hall emergency situations.

GW Sexual Assault Crisis Consultation Team:

The SACC Team is available 24/7.  To contact a member of the SACC Team, please call 202-994-SACC. The operator will the direct your request to the SACC Team member on call.

The SACC Team is also reachable via email at saccteam@gwu.edu

Additional Resources for Off-Campus Emergencies and Crises:

Local Hospitals:

GW Hospital:
900 23rd St., NW, Washington, DC 20052
(202) 715-4000

Sibley Hospital:
5255 Loughboro Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20016
(202) 557-4000

Georgetown Hospital:
3800 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 784-2000

Suburban Hospital:
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 896-3100

Howard Hospital:
2041 Georgia Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20060
(202) 865-6100

Click here for local hotlines

Local Emergencies and Crises:

Use GW Campus Advisory for information about local crises affecting the GW community

Use Alert DC  for rapid text notification and update information during a major crisis or emergency in the District of Columbia

*Note: The information provided on this website is designed to provide GW students, faculty, staff, and parents with potential resources for emergency situations. This is a partial listing. Inclusion in this list does not imply endorsement by the University Counseling Center, nor is it intended as a substitute for professional counseling or psychiatric treatment.