Mental Health & Intimate Partner Violence Resources
Help is available for people experiencing mental health challenges or interpersonal violence, both on and off campus.
If you are in crisis, call 988.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Mason Resources
Survivor Support from the Student Support and Advocacy Center. Call 703-993-3686 or use this form to request help for yourself or someone else.
Crisis support from Counseling & Psychological Services. If you are in crisis, there are several options for accessing support listed on this page, including:
- Call 988
- Text HOME to 741741
TimelyCare, an online support platform that is free to GMU students. https://ulife.gmu.edu/timely-care/
Information on How to Support a Survivor, from the SSAC.
Mason's policy on Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct and Other Forms of Interpersonal Violence: https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/sexual-harassment-policy/
Off-Campus Resources
24/7 General Support: Dial 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. There is also an online chat.
24-Hour Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Crisis Line: Call 703-380-1434 for support around sexual and interpersonal violence. This hotline is a partnership between Mason's Student Support & Advocacy Center Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence Services.
RAINN: Legacy of Hope Society operates a 24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673). https://www.rainn.org/ The RAINN website also has a chat feature.
The Steve Fund provides general support to students of color. Text STEVE to 741741.
Trans Lifeline provides general support to the trans community, including a hotline at 877-565-8860.
The Trevor Project maintains a 24/7 lifeline for LGBTQ+ students experiencing any type of concern at 866-488-7386.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline also maintains a Veterans Crisis Line for veterans in crisis. Dial 988, press 1.