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Reach out for campus support resources

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:28:26 +0000

Reach out for campus support resources Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 12/03/2025 - 16:28

Many in the CU Boulder community may be looking to campus resources for assistance. Please know there are many in-person and virtual support and advocacy resources available to you.

Confidential support centers and resources

Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (for employees)

The Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) can be reached at 303-866-4314 (24/7 phone line).

Provides mental health counseling, leader consultation, critical incident response, mediation, or webinar and facilitation services.
Call 303-866-4314 or complete the online form to request an appointment.

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (for students)

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) provides free, confidential mental health services for CU Boulder students to address a variety of concerns, including academics, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationships, body image and more. Students can call their 24/7 support line at 303-492-2277.

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (for employees)

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) provides free, confidential mental health services and workshops for CU Boulder staff and faculty, including individual counseling, couples counseling, support groups, workshops and more.

Office of Victim Assistance (for students and employees)

The Office of Victim Assistance (OVA) provides free, confidential trauma-specific counseling, advocacy, information and referrals for all CU Boulder community members who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. Their services cover topics like crime, intimate partner abuse, sexual assault and misconduct, stalking, discrimination and bias, abuse and violence. Students, staff and faculty can call their 24/7 support line at 303-492-8855.

Ombuds Office (for students and employees)

The Ombuds Office can be reached at 303-492-5077. Consultations are being offered in-person or via video consult. Please call to schedule.

Confidential: Does not keep records of communications and will not share your identity or the content of communications without permission, except if there is an imminent risk of harm
Informal: Does not maintain records, adjudicate, arbitrate or participate in formal processes
Impartial: Does not advocate for any party to a dispute and will consider the interests and concerns of all parties involved with the purpose of achieving a fair and equitable outcome
Independent: Functions independent of line management; talking with Ombuds staff does not constitute notice of any claims to CU Boulder

Raimy Clinic, Department of Psychology & Neuroscience (for students and employees)

Affordable teletherapy is available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic, for individuals residing in Colorado. Sessions are held both in-person and via Zoom. The Raimy Clinic can be reached at 303-492-5177 (confidential voicemail for intake) or raimy@colorado.edu.

Affordable psychotherapy for students, faculty and staff for help coping with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress and more.
Therapists are clinical psychology graduate students in training, supervised by licensed faculty.

WellTrack (for students)

WellTrack is a free self-help app that allows students to understand and address concerns like stress, resiliency, anxiety and/or depression through online modules.

Reporting information

CU Boulder Police Department

There are several options for you to choose from to report an incident, including anonymously. CUPD is a full-service, nationally accredited police agency providing community-based public safety services to a diverse community of approximately 38,000 students, plus thousands of faculty and staff members, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year long.

Don’t Ignore It (for students and employees)

The Don’t Ignore It website provides information and resources related to recognizing concerns, how to get support and how to help others.

Reporting at CU Boulder

The Reporting at CU Boulder website provides students, staff, faculty and community members with a comprehensive guide and resources for reporting all types of misconduct at the university. When in doubt about whether to make a report or who to make a report to, email report@colorado.edu for guidance.

Other supportive resources

Basic Needs Center (for students)

The Basic Needs Center is your campus care collective that connects you to essential resources when you need them most. As a virtual and physical hub of services, we collaborate with on-campus and community partners to get you the care you need.

Food assistance, including Buff Pantry, SNAP support and community resources
Housing assistance for short-term and emergency situations
Connection with on- and off-campus resources for health and wellness services, transportation, disability services, financial aid, legal assistance, career planning and more
Educational events on money management, accessible meal prep and how to navigate campus and community resources

Center for Cultural Connections & Community

The Center for Cultural Connections & Community supports undergraduate and graduate students across multiple identities, including students of color, LGBTQ+ students, women and femme students, undocumented students and first-generation college students. Students will find a welcoming and inclusive gathering space and a place to find community, resources and support for academic, personal and professional growth grounded in the core concepts of intersectional identity development, diversity, equity and social justice.

Contemplative Resource Center (for students and employees)

The Contemplative Resource Center seeks to integrate secular contemplative practices into how we at CU work, teach, learn and live. The center provides opportunities for inner reflection and embodied experience to support holistic health and well-being; resources for contemplative practices and pedagogy, community building and support; and an antidote to the many stressors in academic life and to media saturation at work and home. Staff are trauma-informed.

CU Collegiate Recovery Center (for students and employees)

The CU Collegiate Recovery Community (CUCRC) is open to anyone in recovery or seeking recovery or support for a variety of behaviors, including substance use, eating concerns, gambling, technology addictions and more. They provide referrals, support meetings, peer support, community programs and more. Students, staff and faculty can connect with the CUCRC by emailing cucrc@colorado.edu or calling 303-492-9642.

Disability Services (for students)

Disability Services works with students, staff and faculty to create an inclusive and accessible campus for all. Their office provides reasonable housing and academic accommodations for students with disabilities. Students can contact Disability Services by emailing dsinfo@colorado.edu or calling 303-492-8671.

Health Promotion (for students)

Health Promotion provides outreach and education on a variety of health topics to help students make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

FSAP self-care and personal growth series for employees

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program has put together a series of workshops, covering topics such as managing transitions, mindfulness and more.

International Student & Scholar Services (for students and visiting scholars)

International Student & Scholar Service (ISSS) seeks to support international students and scholars in pursuing their educational, research and/or professional objectives at the university.

ISSS offers holistic advising services for international students, scholars, their dependents, and university departments including:

Comprehensive advising
Assistance with adjusting to life at the university and in the U.S.
Preparation of immigration benefit documents for students and scholars
Facilitation of access to campus and community resources
Advocacy
Programs, events and workshops for international, campus, and community audiences that seek to engage participants and cultivate knowledge, belonging, success, adjustment and community

In-person walk-in and remote advising hours for fall 2021 went into effect Aug. 9. Email isss@colorado.edu or call 303-492-8057 with any questions.

Mental health training resources

Office of the Dean of Students

The Office of the Dean of Students supports and advocates for students and connects them with resources essential to their ongoing success. They partner with students in order to enhance their overall learning and well-being. Call 303-492-9048 or email deanofstudents@colorado.edu for questions or support.

Center for Community, S430
10 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309

The Red Folder (for employees)

The Red Folder is a resource available to staff and faculty that can help you recognize, respond to and make referrals for students in distress.

Renée Crown Wellness Institute

The Renée Crown Wellness Institute is dedicated to building a world where every young person thrives. It was established to promote the mental health and wellness of young people and the adults who support them through interdisciplinary research practice partnerships. On their website, you can find compassionate and mindfulness-based practices that have been proven to be highly effective in promoting mental health.

Student Legal Services (for students)

Student Legal Services helps students resolve or minimize their legal situations so they can focus on school. The department supports students by providing high-quality legal services to them through an easily accessible program that is responsive to their needs as clients and respectful of them as people. Consultations and representation are available for a fraction of the cost of a private attorney to all CU Boulder students paying student activity fees.

Contact Student Legal Services, located in UMC 311, to schedule an appointment. Call 303-492-6813.

Student Outreach, Advocacy & Support

Anyone who is concerned about a student can refer them to Student Outreach, Advocacy & Support or by contacting the department at 303-492-7348 or soas@colorado.edu. SOAS provides students with individualized support to help them address a myriad of needs that may adversely impact their educational career, including but not limited to:

Mental health concerns
Family emergencies
Hospitalization
Financial concerns

SSCM builds a trusting relationship with each student and connects them with campus partners, community resources and support systems, while also coaching them toward self-advocacy and success.

Suicide prevention resources

Whether you or someone you know is having a hard time, it’s important to reach out or ask for help. Learn more about signs to watch for and how to connect a friend to resources. #Bethe1to Help a Fellow Buff.

Veteran and Military Affairs (for veteran students and dependents)

Veteran and Military Affairs provides a key point of contact for the CU Boulder veteran/military community. They assist with pay, programs, policy, information and support for prospective and current student veterans and veteran dependents. The VMA assists in the transition from military to campus life and provides academic advising, career counseling and professional tutoring, and connects students via the ambassador program and Student Veterans Association.

Many in the CU Boulder community may be looking to campus resources for assistance. Please know there are many in-person and virtual support and advocacy resources available to you.

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