If you have the Georgetown University Student Health Insurance you can use your benefits at CAPS and pay a nominal co-payment. Other insurance may be useful depending on the specific benefits of the particular plan. The Intake Coordinator talks with each student briefly to set up a time for the student to see a clinician for evaluation sessions. During these evaluation sessions, the clinician will make arrangements for ongoing counseling, when appropriate. Generally, students can be seen within 72 hours of the time they call or come by to schedule an appointment.
Every effort is made to accommodate students as quickly as possible.
Two psychiatrists are available 24 hours a day including weekends, holidays, and vacation times to consult with persons whose concerns require immediate attention. CAPS provides evaluation services, individual and group therapy, consultation to the university community, referral services to a variety of campus and local health providers as well as a variety of other professional services. CAPS psychiatrists are available to provide medication consultation, evaluation and management. If you or your counselor feel that medication may be helpful to your situation an appointment for a consultation with a psychiatrist can be arranged. This meeting will allow the student and the psychiatrist an opportunity to explore the appropriateness of medication and discuss any other medical concerns that may be present.