We offer a wide range of services...

Individual counseling ~ Groups & workshops
Crisis intervention ~ Residence Hall Counseling

Individual Counseling

Who do we see?

All eligible CU-Boulder students for individual, couple, and /or family counseling.

How much does it cost?

Our counseling sessions are free of charge.

What will you receive?

Up to seven confidential counseling sessions with a professional counselor or psychologist.

How do I get started?

Come by Willard 134 during our "walk-in" hours for an initial interview session with a counselor. During the academic year, walk-in times are from 8am to 5pm. During the summer, walk-in times are from 8 am - 4 pm.

What happens when I first arrive?

You will be greeted by our front office staff and asked to fill out some forms. You will then have the opportunity to meet with the walk-in counselor to discuss your situation. At that time, the counselor will provide you with information regarding a future appointment at Counseling and Psychological Services or with a referral to another agency to assist you with your needs.

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Groups and Workshops

The center offers a wide variety of groups and workshops to the entire CU community. These provide opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to work in a communal setting in order to address specific life and developmental challenges, to receive support and feedback, to address multicultural issues, and to expand living skills. View current groups.

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Crisis Intervention

We provide immediate crisis intervention and consultation to academic departments, faculty, staff, parents and students. You can access a counselor by calling 303-492-6766 during business hours for support.

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Residence Hall Counseling

The Counselor-in-Residence (CIR) Program places doctoral-level therapists directly into residence halls to address the mental-health concerns of residents and Residence Life staff. We currently therapists located on-site at Williams Village, Sewall, College Inn, and Kittredge during the academic year.

The objective of the CIR program is to support the academic and personal growth of students through the provision of on-site and easily accessed consultation and mental-health support services. Services include:

• Walk-In hours that allow students to speak to a therapist without an appointment to learn about services and to assist with immediate crises.
• Follow-up services to residents and staff following crisis situations
• Consultation with Residential Life staff on mental-health issues
• Brief therapy with residents and Residence Life staff
• Presentations and workshop for the residential communities at CU.

Drop-in hours are posted on each office door during the academic year
or call to make an appointment at 303-492-6766.

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