Hotlines and Emergency Resources

Counseling and Psychological Services 202-274-6000
Health Center 202-274-5030
University Police 202-274-5050
Accessibility Resource Center 202-274-6417
Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator – Josie Hoover, DMin., SHRM-CP 202-573-4855

Students are also encouraged to take advantage of the available resources through the UDC-sponsored Student Health Plan. Better help is a virtual counseling service that may be helpful. Better help is a national virtual counseling service that provides live chat, video, phone, and ongoing text counseling with licensed mental health practitioners. If you have the UDC-sponsored health insurance plan, there is no consultation fee for this service; every communication with a better help counselor is covered 100% during your policy period. Students who do not have the UDC-sponsored health insurance plan can access better help by clicking on “Get Started” and selecting “Registering for paid account.” The cost is $50 a week  (charged monthly) and includes unlimited text-based counseling and a weekly live session. The process is initiated by registering at www.counseling4students.com

The Student Assistance Program (SAP)  is an additional resource available to students insured by the UDC Student Insurance Plan. SAP provides 24/7/365 access to confidential counseling services, legal and financial services, mediation, innovative web-based services, and other assistance to address personal issues. SAP can help students deal with everything from missing loved ones to helping renew a lease.  SAP can be reached by calling the toll-free number on the back of your insurance card.

211 is an organization that connects you to local resources to address essential needs, crises and emergencies, and disaster assistance. Visit www.211.org and input your zip code to be connected to help and resources.

Better Help Services Program

Student Assistance Program

The Center provides emergency services for UDC students and the university community.

Emergency services may include ongoing counseling, referral to university or community resources, or consultation for faculty and staff facing a crisis.  In case of an emergency, the staff is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Staff and faculty may refer students directly to the Center at 202-274-6000 or may call for consultation regarding a student for whom they are concerned.

If you are currently experiencing a mental health emergency or are concerned about your safety or the safety of someone else, please do not delay. Call 911 for immediate help or visit the nearest hospital emergency room.

Georgetown Hospital | 3800 Reservoir Road, NW | Washington, DC 20007 | 202-444-2000

The George Washington University Hospital | 900 23rd St., NW | Washington, DC 20037 | 202-715-4000

Howard University Hospital  | 2041 Georgia Avenue NW | Washington, DC 20060 | 202-865-6100

Medstar Washington Hospital Center | 202-877-7000

Providence Hospital | 1150 Varnum Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20017 | 202-269-7000

Psychiatric Institute of Washington | 4228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW | Washington, DC 20016 | 202-885-5600

Sibley Memorial Hospital | 5255 Loughboro Road, NW | Washington, DC 20016 | 202-537-4000

Suburban Hospital | 8600 Old Georgetown Road | Bethesda, MD 20814 | 301-896-3100

DC Crisis Hotline:  1-888-7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357

DC Department of Mental Health Access HelpLine at 1-888-7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357

DC Mobile Crisis Unit:  (202-673-9300)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (English), 1-888-628-9454 (Spanish)

Childhelp, Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)

DC Rape Crisis Center 202-233-7273

National Sexual Assault 24-HOUR HOTLINE 1-800-656-4673

Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE/1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224

DC SAFE Hotline 1-844-443-5732

Metro TeenAIDS 202-543-8246 | 202-543-8246

Planned Parenthood of DC 202-877-0355

National Graduate Student Crisis HOTLINE 1-877-472-3457

UASK DC  is a tool that provides immediate access to the information needed most in the event of a sexual assault on one of DC’s eight college campuses — quickly, confidentially, and free.  Visit the website to download the app on your mobile phone.

REFERRAL OPTIONS:

Healthiest You – https://www.healthiestyou.com
You can access virtual medical and mental health appointments through HealthiestYou. The service is covered 100% for students who have the UDC-sponsored United Health Care student health insurance plan. If you do not have UDC sponsored health insurance plan, the services are available for a fee.

The Center Clinic – https://psyd.columbian.gwu.edu/clinic
The Center Clinic, housed within George Washington University’s Professional Psychology Program, provides short-term and long-term therapy to individuals at low cost.

The DC Department of Mental Health –  https://dbh.dc.gov/release/35-k-street-ne-adult-clinic-resumes-normal-operations. 
The DC Department of Mental Health adult clinic is located at 35 K Street, NE 202-442-4202 or (202) 442-4133. The Clinic provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management, among other services.

If you are a LAW STUDENT, check out the LAWYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LAP): https://www.dcbar.org/for-lawyers/lawyer-assistance-program/who-we-help/law-students
LAP provides free and confidential assistance to law students.