Health and Wellness
Stay healthy no matter how you learn
Student health and wellness is the foundation for success in the Mason community. Several units strive to promote wellness, healthy lifestyle choices, and a culture of safety at Mason. Although they most commonly work with students in person, they each offer options for Mason’s online learners.
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Student Health Services (SHS)
SHS offers after-hours nurse advice for online students. If you happen to be on campus for an orientation or a test, you can also schedule an appointment to see a health care provider at no charge. Certain fees may apply for additional services.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Welcome! CAPS provides in-person and virtual, free and confidential mental health services for enrolled students. When a student’s needs require a different level of care, CAPS works with students to transition care to community providers. If a student is currently seeing a professional in the community for counseling and can continue to work with them, we encourage the student to continue care with their current provider. If you are interested in connecting with a provider in the community, please visit our Find a Community Provider page for our database of community providers.
Do you want to know more about our team of mental health professionals? Please take a look at our staff directory to learn more about us!
Do you want to get started with counseling or speak with a counselor about your needs? Please come to our office in Student Union Building 1 (SUB 1), Suite 3129. If you are unable to come to our office, please call us at 703-993-2380.
For mental health crises when we are closed, please call CAPS at 703-993-2380 and select option 1, to connect with an after-hours crisis counselor. For emergencies, please call 911, Mason Police at 703-993-2810, or go to your nearest emergency room.
Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC)
SSAC (formerly WAVES) helps students develop and maintain healthy lifestyles through one-on-one support, interactive programs, and resources. They can help you address topics including healthy relationships, sexual assault, sexual health, stress management, nutrition, or drug and alcohol use.
