Psychological Services
Members of the university community and the greater Washington, D.C., area can take advantage of the Meltzer Center: Psychological and Community-Based Services. For other services not covered at the Meltzer Center, GW offers several other options for counseling and therapy.
In case of emergency, please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.
The Meltzer Center
Providing a variety of mental health services to local residents, the Meltzer Center is a training facility for the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences's clinical psychology program. Doctoral trainees are supervised by licensed clinical psychologists.
Other GW Counseling and Psychological Services
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Offering a range of individual and group counseling services as well as training for interested students, the Student Health Center is a resource for all GW students. If you need immediate assistance, please call 202-994-5300 and ask to speak with the counselor on call (available 24/7), or visit during walk-in hours.
Fees: Sliding scale, or insurance
The Center Clinic
Housed within the Professional Psychology Program, the Center Clinic is staffed by doctoral students and open to GW students and community members.
Fees: Sliding scale
Art Therapy Clinic
Focused on creative growth for children, adults and families, the clinic is based out of Alexandria and open to GW students and members of the D.C./Maryland/Virginia community during the academic year.
Fees: Sliding scale
Community Counseling Services Center
The GW Graduate School of Education and Human Development offers counseling and career assessment services to students and D.C.-area community members, as well as clinical training for graduate students. Visit by appointment only.
Fees: Sliding scale
Speech and Hearing Center
The center serves GW students and D.C.-area clients, from infants to senior citizens. Services include assistance with communication impairments, hearing evaluations, cochlear implant mapping, stuttering and accent modification, language support and voice training. Graduate students in training at the center are supervised by certified clinicians.
Fees: Set; GW Students, Alumni, Faculty, and Family Members receive a 50% discount off services.
Crisis Hotlines
Crisis hotlines provide 24/7, free and confidential support and resources for people in distress.