Urgent Care
Counseling
A counselor is available to speak with students in crisis 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
During Business Hours
Students in crisis needing urgent support during business hours can access support by calling the SHC at (202) 994-5300 (option 3).
After Hours
If students in crisis call (202) 994-5300 (option 3) outside of our consultation hours, they will be directed to speak with a clinician from our crisis response partner, Protocall.
Medical
If you are having an urgent medical issue and you do not see appointments available on the student health portal, please call 202-994-5300 (option 2) during business hours to check for same day availability. If you call after hours, you will speak with a nurse triage service (RN) who can provide general medical advice.
Local Emergency Rooms
If you feel you must see a medical provider and the SHC is not open, here are some local options to obtain care:
MedStar PromptCare
228 7th St. SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-0795
The George Washington University Hospital
900 23rd St NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 715-4000
Sibley Memorial Hospital
5255 Loughboro Rd NW
Washington DC 20016
(202) 537-4000
Potentially Life-Threatening Emergencies
Example Situations to Call 911
- Any condition that feels life threatening
- Alcohol or other types of poisoning
- Major injuries, such as bone protruding through skin
- Unconsciousness - unable to rouse
- Severe difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
- Chest or abdominal pain or pressure
- Fainting, sudden dizziness, weakness
- Changes in vision
- Confusion or changes in mental status
- Any sudden or severe pain
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
- Coughing or vomiting blood
- Suicidal feelings
- Difficulty speaking
- Unusual/ severe abdominal pain
In Case of Emergency
If you are on-campus, please call GW Emergency Services at (202) 994-6111 to coordinate transportation to The GW Hospital Emergency Department located at 900 23rd Street, NW.
If you are off-campus, call 911 or report to the nearest emergency room.
Remember to bring your ID, copy of your insurance card, immunization record, and medication and allergy list. All fees incurred will be your responsibility.