On-Campus Resources
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
SUB I, Suite 3129
(703) 993-2380
8:30 AM-5 PM, and 5-7 PM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
CAPS at GMU provides a wide range of services to students, faculty, and staff including:
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Evening appointments available
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Group counseling and personal growth groups
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Topics addressed in group sessions include mindfulness, women's and men's issues, the interpersonal process for members of the transgender/queer or LGBA communities, depression, and relationships.
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Arlington Campus: 222E Founder's Hall, (703) 993-2380, open 10:30 AM-7 PM on Mondays
Prince William Campus: Occoquan Building, (703) 993-2380, open 1-5 PM on Thursdays
Center for the Advancement of Well-Being
Enterprise Hall, Room 402
(703) 993-6090
9 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday
The mission of the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being (CWB) is to catalyze human well-being by promoting the science and practices that lead to a life of vitality, purpose, and resilience. As an interdisciplinary teaching and research center at George Mason University, we are dedicated to helping individuals and organizations thrive in a world of complexity and uncertainty.
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Compliance, Diversity, and Ethics (CDE) Office
Mason Hall, Room D201
(703) 993-8730
Compliance, Diversity and Ethics works to strengthen Mason's obligation to act with integrity by embracing diversity, accountability and ethical decision-making. They accomplish this through the development of policies and initiatives that promote compliance with applicable laws and regulations and that assure equal access and equal opportunity for all University members. Through collaborative relationships within and outside Mason, they seek to increase access and opportunity within the University and to serve as a model for educational institutions within the Commonwealth of Virginia by creating an inclusive community that enhances the ability of each of its members to achieve their educational and professional goals.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Resources (LGBTQ)
SUB I, Room 2200
(703) 993-2702
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Resources Office provides and supports curricular and co-curricular experiences that enhance the health and wellbeing, academic success, and personal development of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and ally students, faculty, staff, alumni and their families and friends. This office is a safe and inclusive space and all are welcome to visit the office and use the space as a safe, inclusive, and comforting environment to gain access to Mason LGBTQ Resources and access to information about events and programs taking place on campus as well as to do homework and engage with friends as well as other LGBTQ and Ally individuals of the Mason community.
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Individual counseling, advising, and referrals
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Education and training
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Group and workshop facilitation
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Leadership development
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Safe Space
Mason Cares
SUB I, Suite 3129
(703) 993-2380
CAPS at Mason offers Mason Cares, a “gatekeeper” training. This program informs participants of the warning signs of suicide and coaches them in how to talk about suicide with and respond to students in crisis as well as how to guide them toward obtaining professional assistance. Click the link above to sign up for a suicide prevention training.
Office of Disability Services (ODE)
SUB I, Room 2500
(703) 993-4306
9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (12-1 by appt. only)
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is available to serve all students with disabilities, including those with cognitive (e.g., learning, psychological, and closed head injury), sensory, mobility, and other physical impairments. ODS strives to promote equal access to students with disabilities in curricular and co-curricular activities within the university experience; foster partnerships with students, faculty, and staff to create environments that are accessible, diverse, and inclusive; and empower students to fully participate in the university community.
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Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME)
SUB I, Room 2400
(703) 993-2700
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday – 8:30am to 5pm
Tuesday – 8:30am to 9pm
ODIME leads the university in creating an inclusive learning environment through identity development and cultural competency. Their mission is to assist the university in retaining, actively engaging and successfully graduating students with specific attention to historically underrepresented and marginalized groups.
Office of Military Services
213 Johnson Center (within Office of Admissions)
(703) 993-1316
9 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday
The mission of the Office of Military Services at Mason is to assist veterans, active duty service members, guardsmen, reservists, and dependents in making a successful transition into the Mason community. Their goal is to help these students in a number of capacities including counseling and advising on benefits, academic and admissions advising, and career transition.
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Office of the Ombudsman
213 Johnson Center (within Office of Admissions)
(703) 993-8730
The George Mason University Office of the Ombudsman acts as a unique resource for students to discuss concerns and complaints, and serves as a safe space to facilitate the resolution of conflicts.
Peer Empowerment Program
Room 1400, lowest level of SUB I
(703) 993-2377
9 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday (and open until 7 pm on Tuesdays)
As a part of CAPS, the Peer Empowerment Program (PEP) provides peer support to Mason’s diverse student population. Activities include drop-in support, educational programming, supportive services, and workshops. The staff includes a diverse group of student peer educators who are dedicated to providing guidance and support to the Mason student community. PEP staff members are also very committed to working collaboratively with other offices on campus and do so on a regular basis in their efforts to provide the most excellent service to the Mason community.
Wellness, Alcohol, and Violence Education Services (WAVES)
SUB I, Suite 3200
(703) 993-9999
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday – 9:00 am to 5pm
Tuesday – 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
WAVES was created in the fall of 2012 with the merger of the former offices of Sexual Assault Services with Alcohol, Drug, and Health Education. WAVES promotes wellness within the Mason community through health education, alcohol/drug assessment and education, and violence awareness, prevention and response. WAVES helps students make healthy, safe choices and encourage lifelong, thoughtful healthy decision-making through individualized support, creative programming, and evidence-based education and outreach.
Victims' services include:
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24 Hour Sexual Intimate and Partner Violence Crisis Line (703-380-1434)
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Sexual Assault Survivors' group
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Academic intervention and emergency housing assistance
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Psychological, medical, legal and judicial support and information
Alcohol and other drug services include:
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Marijuana and alcohol support groups
WAVES also offers free HIV testing on certain days; visit the website for semester-specific details.