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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Mental Health Resources:
1. Washington DC-Specific Resources:
- https://dbh.dc.gov/page/where-get-help
- Call 1-888-7WE-HELP (1-888-793-4367) -- can call at ANY time to connect with a mental health or substance use disorder provider.

2. VA-Specific Resources:
- There is a 24/7, 365 day-a-year Disaster Distress Helpline 
1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to speak to a trained crisis counselor (see attached document).

- Request for VA crisis counselor debriefing (individual or group) Cindy.Wallace@va.gov or Alexis.Nusbaum@va.gov or call 202-258-9584

- FOH4YOU.com, 800-222-0364 (TTY 888-262-7848) for Employee Assistance Program for valuable resources (Emotional, Relationship, Family substance use, financial, job concerns)
 

3. Residency-Specific Resources:
a. GW:
     - Viktoriya Karakcheyeva (Resilience and Wellness Center Director) welcomes you to contact her for consultation at any time – vkarakcheyeva@email.gwu.edu. You can also reach out to Dr. Lorenzo Norris via Tiger Text who may be able to connect you with more resources.
     - GW Resiliency and Wellbeing Center (linked here)
     - SMHS/MFA Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programs (linked here)
     - MFA Department of Psychiatry: Call 202-741-2888 or 202-741-2881 and let them know you are a resident
     - Other Resources (linked here)

b. Georgetown/WHC
     
- The systemwide team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be reached at c4c@medstar.net or         866-674-9355.

     - The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through our partner BHS, 866-765-3277, or portal.BHSonline.com (username: MedStar)

     - MedStar Health’s Center for Wellbeing resilience coaches can offer confidential support, advice, and help finding resources. Use the convenient online scheduling service to set up a time that works: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/MedStarCenterforWellbeing@MedStarCloud.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/

c. Walter Reed
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Resources (linked here)


Lactation Suite
A private lactation room is available to medical students and residents who are breastfeeding. Access can be granted through visiting Occupational Health. The suite is located on the 1st floor in 1A-104B.

Occupational Health Center
Located on the 1st floor in 1C-118. Employees and trainees may present to Occupational Health for work-related injuries such as a needlestick injury or high-risk COVID-19 exposure. Additionally, fit testing for N95 respirators is performed through Occupational Health. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 202-745-8000
x58254. Otherwise, walk-ins are welcomed during their regular business hours. 

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday & Thursday
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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