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Health Education Services is comprised of health professionals who are available to help students deal with a range of personal health issues, including pregnancy, alcohol and drug use and abuse, adult children of alcoholics, eating disorders, sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, stress management, and general health promotion. In addition, Emotional Intelligence is an area of interest and expertise for the staff of Health Education Services.  All services are individualized, confidential, and free for students, unless otherwise stated.  Staff members are also available to facilitate training and educational programs in these areas.

In order to provide the time and attention that each student deserves, the staff sees students primarily by appointment. Urgent problems are attended to on a walk-in basis.  Appointments can be made by calling each HES staff member directly or by calling the main Health Education number 687-8949 to speak with someone who will direct you to the appropriate person.

be.georgetown.edu

This website was developed for Georgetown students as a comprehensive resource for mental, physical, and spiritual health issues. Students may visit the website for a wide range of services---including contact and location information for university services in health, counseling, wellness, and online discussions with health experts and faculty on health and safety issues---all in the privacy of their own residence hall rooms.

Carol Day, RN, MSN, CNS (687-8942)
Director, Health Education Services

As the Director of HES, Carol oversees general operations, planning, and supervision of professional staff. Carol also serves as a member of Georgetown University's multidisciplinary eating disorder management team. Carol is available to provide individual consultations for students in the areas of general nutrition, sports nutrition, eating disorders, and weight management.  Carol is certified in Emotional Intelligence testing and is the PI on a research study, Emotional Intelligence and College Health.

Danielle A. DeSilvis, MS, CHES   (687-4028) Health Educator/Program Coordinator

Patrick Kilcarr, PhD (687-8944)
Director, Center for Personal Development

Patrick's role as Director for the Center for Personal Development is to educate and counsel students regarding choices surrounding alcohol and other drug use and abuse. Patrick provides confidential individual, family, and group counseling sessions for students struggling with issues related to substance abuse, adult children of alcoholics, and stress management. Patrick also coordinates Georgetown University's alcohol and drug outreach education programs and supervises the social norms campaign.  Patrick is certified in Emotional Intelligence testing.

Tessa A. Telly, MS, CHES (687-8373)
Social Norms Coordinator & Health Promotion Counselor

Tessa is our health communications specialist, helping to develop marketing materials for health promotion and risk reduction. Tessa works with student groups to create materials which focus on positive health protective behaviors. Knowledge, Pride, Georgetown is the theme for the social norms campaign.

Jen Luettel Schweer, MA (687-0323)
Sexual Assault & Health Issues Coordinator

Jen coordinates sexual assault and relationship violence services for students. In this capacity, she is available to provide crisis intervention and options counseling to students struggling with issues related to interpersonal violence.   Services include assistance in accessing medical care, student and/or criminal judicial systems, counseling services, safety planning, academic assistance, support groups, and housing relocation.  Jen is available to provide confidential consultations with survivors and friends of survivors, as well as training and educational programs in these areas.  Jen is certified in Emotional Intelligence testing.

Pregnancy Services

Pregnancy Information Line 202-687-5254
Confidential Pregnancy Cellphone 202-870-5254 (call or text)

A comprehensive program is available for pregnant students or students who are concerned about pregnancy which includes confidential testing, counseling, and referral, information on a variety of subjects such as medical care, housing options, financial assistance, and academic assistance.

Free pregnancy test kits are available at the Health Education Office located in 207 Village C West