Marvin Center, Ground Floor st NW Washington, DC Healthcenter.gwu.edu

Presenters Alexis Janda Associate Director, Health Promotion & Prevention Services Emily Kane Program Coordinator, Health Promotion & Prevention Services Callie Johnson Nurse Practitioner, Medical Services Sarah Harte Assistant Director, Mental Health Services

General Information Mission A holistic approach, providing quality care for students’ health and wellness needs. Services Health Promotion and Prevention Medical Mental Health Session Overview

General Information Location Ground Floor of the Marvin Center Mental Health Mount Vernon Campus: Academic Building, Room 119 Eligibility All Registered Students Hours of operation Please check our website for most up to date service hours Website Healthcenter.gwu.edu

Health Promotion and Prevention Services Organizes CHC’s outreach and health promotion efforts Phone: (202)

Health Promotion and Prevention Services Educational workshops by request Resources (brochures, BAC cards, condoms, etc.) Training programs for student orgs, RA’s, professional staff and faculty Annual campus events: Be Wiser Week, Mix-Off, Chalk In Flu Clinics, blood pressure screenings, STI/STD testing 1:1 meetings to discuss substance use National Screening Days (alcohol, depression) Social media (Facebook, Twitter) Contests and giveaways

Health Education and Outreach Topics Smoking Cessation Nutrition Sexual Health Stress and Anxiety Recovery Alcohol and other Drugs Bystander Intervention

Medical Services Phone: (202) Calls answered 24/7 Fax: (202)

Medical Services Mission To provide high quality medical care to all GW students To provide easy access to care to enable students to return to classes as quickly as possible To educate and encourage students to become active participants in their own care. To monitor and respond to public health issues on the GW campus To support the University community in making healthy life style choices

Services Primary Care Referrals for Specialty Care Prescriptions Immunizations Psychiatry

Appointments Scheduling 24/7 Online, using student GW address During business hours via Telephone (202) Urgent Care After Hours Medical Advice Line **All visits are CONFIDENTIAL!**

Immunization Requirements Required Immunizations* MMR Tetanus / Diphtheria Varicella (Chickenpox) Hepatitis B Meningitis Recommended Immunizations HPV (Gardasil) Influenza annually Travel Immunizations *Immunizations form due August 1st

GW Mandatory Immunization Form

Fees and Payment Fees: Office Visit* Physical Exam* *waived for students participating in Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Additional Fees apply for: Medications Immunizations Laboratory tests Medical Equipment Payment Methods: Gworld Mastercard/Visa Bill Student Account

Using Insurance Medical Services does NOT bill insurance other than the Student Health Insurance offered by GW. Although not required for all students, it is highly recommended. It is still important to carry insurance information at all times. Insurance is used for non-CHC services X-Ray Laboratory Specialty care Emergency Department/Hospital Visits

Student Health Insurance Plan Insurance coverage not required to be seen, but it is strongly recommended that each student have adequate health insurance coverage GW Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is managed by Aetna Student Health Students enrolled in SHIP are exempt from charges associated with routine medical office visits and psychiatric visits For info regarding coverage, premiums, and enrollment visit: or contact our Insurance Coordinatorwww.aetnastudenthealth.com

Mental Health Services 2 locations Colonial Health Center on Foggy Bottom Campus Academic Building, Room 119 on Mount Vernon Campus Phone:(202) Calls answered 24/7/365 Fax: (202)

MHS VISION STATEMENT Provide, Promote, Prepare Mental Health Services at the George Washington University Colonial Health Center PROVIDES direct clinical services; PROMOTES emotional wellness and social justice; and PREPARES others for ethical and culturally competent leadership and practice.

Reasons Students Utilize Mental Health Services Loneliness & adjustment issues Academic & vocational stressors Family concerns, such as substance use or divorce Emotional difficulties, such as depression or anxiety Conflicts with roommates, friends, or other peers Intimate partner issues (break-ups, violence) Eating concerns / body image Grief & loss Traumatic events (current, recent, or past) Suicidal thoughts / concerns regarding self-harm

Mental Health Services Offered Initial consultations for services Brief individual counseling Group counseling Skills-based workshops Online self-care resources (under construction) Consultation and support for GW staff, faculty, and family members regarding students of concern Urgent-care periods Crisis intervention & crisis line (24 / 7 / 365) Referrals to community providers and specialists Outreach activities Training of future mental health professionals & current student para-professionals

Accessing Services: Initial Consultation Call (202) or come into the Colonial Health Center at Foggy Bottom during business hours, Monday through Friday Counselors are available upon request—no appointment necessary! During the initial consultation (approximately minutes) counselor will gather information about needs and presenting concerns Initial consultations are free of charge Students will leave with a plan in place, including information about what mental health services are appropriate / recommended, and next steps for accessing these services

Brief Individual Counseling Confidential (within legal limits) Provided by licensed, trained mental health professionals & professionals-in-training Average number of sessions used = 4 The first handful of individual counseling sessions are free of charge Recommendation from counselor if additional sessions are warranted Charge for additional sessions, as needed / recommended Sliding scale for students with demonstrated financial need All actively enrolled GW students are eligible for individual counseling services Individual counseling is accessed through an initial consultation Urgent-care periods for crises / emergencies

Group Counseling Groups are unlimited and free of charge Pre-group meeting with group leaders required for most groups to determine fit Active groups are advertised on MHS website each semester Examples of groups: Mindfulness Meditation Emotional Management Disordered Eating/Body Image Trauma Survivors Grief and Loss Students in Recovery

Skills-based Workshops Single or multiple-session workshops, designed to teach students skills to cope with various stressors. and other topics related to emotional well-being Free, no registration or pre-screening needed Locations and times convenient to students Topics may include: Managing anxiety & stress Time management & avoiding procrastination Loneliness and making new connections All workshops, dates, and times will be advertised on our website and social media

Crisis Intervention & Consultation 24/7/365: crisis support available 24 hours per day, seven days per week – call (202) MHS collaborates with GW Hospital when a student is hospitalized Consultation services for students concerned about others (including other students and non-students) Consultation with faculty, staff, and family members about students of concern CARE Network form: students.gwu.edu/CARE MHS follows up with all CARE reports that are related to mental health concerns

Referral services Large database of therapists & other mental health treatment providers in D.C. Referrals for therapy based on specialty, location, fee, and insurance plans accepted Referral for psychiatry Low-cost on-campus options available Guidance provided regarding the use of in and out-of- network insurance benefits

Colonial Health Center Key Points Health Outreach and Prevention Education Primary Health Care Immunizations Prescriptions Short-term individual & group counseling Crisis intervention & support Referral services for specialized care (physical and mental health) Consultation for staff, faculty, students and parents 24/7/365 consultation availability for medical and mental health concerns

Questions? Colonial Health Center Marvin Center, Ground Floor st St. NW Washington, DC Healthcenter.gwu.edu Health Promotion and Prevention services: (202) Medical Services: (202) Mental Health Services: (202) Aetna Student Health Insurance questions: