Student Wellness Counseling
Student Wellness Counseling (SWC) is a developing program intending to provide holistic wellness services for SFS-Q students. The services include prevention, psychoeducation, outreach, assessment, counseling and psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and referral services to SFS-Q students. The SWC also provides student centered and program centered consultation and training for other members of the SFS-Q community. The services provided by the SWC promote wellness by acknowledging and respecting differences and advocating for and fostering inclusive and life enhancing environment.
How can I contact Student Wellness Counseling?
A027, LAS Building
Georgetown University, SFS-Q
P.O. Box 23689
Doha, Qatar
Phone: +974-457-8330
Fax: +974-457-8331
Who are staff in Student Wellness Counseling?
Mahnaz N. Mousavi, Ph.D.
A027B, LAS Building
Send an email message.
Elena Lopez Khoury, Ph.D.
A027A, LAS Building
Send an email message.
Who is eligible for counseling?
All SFS-Q students are eligible for SWC services free of any charges.
Is it confidential?
Yes. Whatever you share with the counselor stays confidential. No information will be shared with others without your direct permission. The only exception is when there is imminent and clear danger to yourself or others.
I am an SFS-Q student. How can I make an appointment for counseling?
Call 457-8330 or stop by the Student Wellness Counselor in A027 suite in LAS Building.
How can I refer a student for counseling?
Learn more about how to refer a student to wellness counseling.
What can I do in emergency situations?
In case of life-threatening situations that needs immediate response call 454-0999 if you are on campus or 999 if you are off campus. You may call SFS-Q Student Affairs on-call staff at 503-9044 for further consultation. Other helpful numbers are:
Education City
Education City Security Control 492-7350
Education City Helpline 454-0073
Qatar Foundation Medical Center 482-6888
Hospitals in Doha
Hamad Accident and Emergency 439-2222
Rumeillah Hospital 439-4444
Al Ahil Hosptial (private) 489-8000
Doha Clinic Hospital (private) 432-7300
American Hospital (private) 442-1999
What can I do if I need to talk to the Student Wellness Counselor immediately during office hours?
You may stop by the Student Wellness Counseling in LAS Building, A027. If you cannot reach the counselor directly call Student Affairs on-call at 503-9044 and ask to reach the counselor immediately.
What can I do if I need to talk to the Student Wellness Counselor
immediately after hours?
Call Student Affairs on-call at 503-9044 and ask to reach the counselor immediately.
What if I have special needs?
Georgetown University, SFS-Q is committed to integrating students with physical, psychological, and learning disabilities as fully as possible into all aspects of university life. Student Wellness Counseling assists and supports students with special needs to access reasonable services and accommodations.
Can I fill out a confidential mental health screening online?
Yes. Fill out a confidential mental health screening online.
Learn more about what to expect from Student Wellness Counseling.
Quick Links
- On-Campus Emergency: 454-0999
- Off-Campus Emergency: 999
- Student Affairs
- Health and Wellness
- Office of Academic Services
Events Calendar
Upcoming Student Events
- Nov 21, 1:30am: Cricket Final vs. QF
- Nov 23, 4:30pm-6:30pm: Volleyball! (Social)
- Nov 24, 5pm-8pm: After the Mayflower, Thanksgiving buffet and film screening
SFS-Qatar News
- Student Gets Education at International Finance Conference
This October, Georgetown student Miodrag Stamboldziev (SFS ’11) was able to put his international relations education to use while attending the Annual Meeting of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Istanbul, Turkey. (November 08, 2009) - SFS Dean Discusses Changing Face of International Relations
More than 300 people gathered at the Four Seasons on Monday evening to listen to Georgetown professor Carol Lancaster discuss the “new world order” in international relations, and how this will impact the balance of wealth and power in the coming years. (October 14, 2009) - Georgetown Welcomes the Class of 2013
On Thursday, August 20, the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Qatar) officially welcomed the Class of 2013 into the university during its New Student Convocation ceremony. (August 25, 2009)
