A counseling, consulting and community development center

Welcome!

Welcome to the CU-Boulder's Faculty and Staff Assistance Program.

To schedule an appointment, please click on the Scheduling and Appointment link to the left.

What is FSAP?
This program is a confidential counseling/consulting service designed to provide assistance to faculty and staff for personal or work-related concerns that may interfere with job performance.

Why does the CU-Boulder have a faculty and staff assistance program?
The administration of the University recognizes that all faculty and staff are valuable resources to the University community. This is one way to provide support for the well-being of all.

Who are FSAP staff?
Services are provided by counselors and psychologists who are available to discuss your concerns and questions and to refer you to other appropriate sources of help.

Why should I use FSAP?
Each of us, at one time or another, experiences personal or work-related concerns. Often we handle these on our own. At other times, we encounter problems which are more difficult to handle without some assistance. The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program provides this assistance. Our staff can help you deal more effectively with a variety of concerns, which may include depression, problem drinking, drug abuse, interpersonal conflicts, career exploration, and job-related stress.

Who can use FSAP?
Faculty members and any classified or unclassified staff person at CU-Boulder may use these services. A family member or partner may use the FSAP only in conjunction with a staff employee or faculty member (i.e. as a couple or a family).

What services are provided by the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program?
FSAP is able to offer a number of services. These include:

• Short-term Counseling. Individual, couple, or family counseling is available for a maximum of six sessions per year. It is the policy of the University of Colorado at Boulder to provide time for these sessions as leave with pay.
  
• Group Counseling. Group topics are geared toward concerns such as parenting, coping with separation or divorce, assertiveness, adult children of alcoholics, bereavement, and similar focused issues.
  
• Supervisor Consultation. Any supervisor may consult directly with the FSAP staff if a problem arises with an employee. The staff may be able to offer suggestions to help the supervisor handle the situation constructively.
  
• Consultation. Consultation is available to discuss concerns about students such as disruptive or suicidal students.
  
• Workshops and Training. Workshops are provided periodically and are open to all staff and faculty. Departments may also request specific workshops tailored to their needs. Examples of workshop topics include: stress management, grief, communication skills, assertiveness, dealing with change, diversity in the workplace, and supervisory skills.
  
• Audio/Video Tape Library. Audio and video tapes are available to be checked out. (No fee). Tapes cover a variety of topics including stress management, time management, health/illness, communication, smoking cessation, and issues related to drugs and alcohol.
  
• Conflict Resolution/Mediation. Any faculty member or staff person (employee or supervisor) may request mediation from the FSAP staff. The goal of mediation is to work toward a positive resolution of problems for both parties.
  
• External Referral. Should you and the FSAP counselor determine an external referral is the best way to meet your needs, an up-to-date referral resources are available.

Is FSAP related to disciplinary action?
The FSAP is entirely separate from university personnel records and disciplinary action. Although a supervisor may recommend that an employee contact FSAP regarding job performance, there should be no mention of such a recommendation in the employee’s personnel file nor should any disciplinary action be contingent upon such a visit.

How confidential is use of FSAP?
The use of the FSAP is entirely confidential. Nothing discussed with our staff will be divulged to others without the client’s permission, nor will the staff acknowledge that the person has been seen.

What costs are involved in using FSAP?
There is no charge for services provided by FSAP. If you are referred to an outside agency or individual service-provider, there is likely to be a fee for services. These fees may be adjusted depending on income or ability to pay and they may be partially covered by your health insurance.

How do I contact FSAP?
To contact FSAP, call 303-492-3020.