Further Resources

We provide a non-exhaustive list of other resources that may be particularly useful to students of our diverse community. 

Research Opportunities. You can find out more about how to get involved in research at the Psychology Department and beyond, including securing funding for research, here. 

Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action. Beyond the Psychology Department, Georgetown University’s IDEAA Office works with all members of our community to monitor and reduce bias and discrimination. IDEAA’s services include investigating allegations of harassment, discrimination, and related retaliation and providing informal resolution services, as a way to resolve such allegations. 

The Office of Global Services (OGS) provides resources specific to graduate and undergraduate international students.

The Connection Project. Hoyas Connected is a new and exciting initiative being brought to Georgetown for the first time in Fall 2023 through the Psychology Department. Hoyas Connected trains select undergraduates to co-lead small groups of 1st-year, 2nd-year, and transfer students in weekly discussions and activities centered around explorations of trust, relationship-building, and identity. The program developed at the University of Virginia has been shown to have particularly strong benefits for students from underrepresented communities. Hoyas Connected is an excellent opportunity for students looking to form new or deeper relationships, understand themselves better, grow their interpersonal skills, help bridge differences with others, or feel a better sense of connection with Georgetown. Any first-year, second-year, or transfer student is invited to enroll in the groups via the 1-credit Psyc 3750 Hoyas Connected class. Students looking to apply to become facilitators, who can make a two-semester commitment, should reach out to Professor Andrea Bonior (alg7@georgetown.edu), the Director of Hoyas Connected.

Self-Care and Support Networks. Being part of support groups or communities that understand and share your experiences can be beneficial. Click here for a list of some student organizations that may serve your community

Wellness and Mental Health Services. Facing discrimination can be emotionally taxing. It’s important to take care of your mental and emotional health. Seek support from friends, family, or professional counselors. Below is a list of some services that you may find helpful. You can find more resources at GU360 (login required).

• “Every Hoya Cares” helps students identify and connect with well-being services.
• The Office of Student Outreach and Support (SOS) provides holistic support and facilitates timely access to critical resources when students are experiencing crisis, distress, or significant personal difficulty. Community members can report a concern about a student’s health, safety, or wellness by using the SOS Report Form
• Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS) is Georgetown’s counseling service. CAPS also diagnoses and treats a broad range of mental disorders through individual therapy, group therapy, and psychiatry. 
• HoyaWell provides access to 24/7/365 telemental health services at no cost to students. Services offered are TalkNow (access on demand), scheduled sessions (need to access services from a clinician in the area where you are currently located), and psychiatric services when referred by a CAPS clinician.
• Black Survivors Coalition Community Providers. Students can make appointments directly with several community health providers focused on serving traditionally marginalized or underserved communities, particularly women and femmes of color who have experienced sexual assault, harassment, or violence and those who have experienced racial trauma. 
• Campus Ministry provides contemplative spaces, religious services, and spiritual accompaniment to students, faculty, and staff of all religious and non-religious identities. The John Main Center offers daily meditation, open to all community members.
• The Hoya Hub is a food pantry available to anyone in the campus community experiencing food insecurity on a short-term, emergency basis.

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