There are a number of campus resources available to help staff and faculty find support for themselves, a student or a colleague.
Campus resources for referring students
Red Folder
Red Folder is a guide that can help faculty, staff and others who interact with students to recognize, respond to and refer students in distress.
Student Support and Case Management (SSCM)
SSCM provides support to students throughout their college career and helps them achieve their academic and personal goals. SSCM does not solve a student’s problems for them, but helps identify issues and appropriate resources and works collaboratively with the student to develop an action plan. Case managers are trained to answer questions, identify next steps and connect students with appropriate resources related to substance use as well as a range of other support options.
College-specific liaisons
CU Boulder colleges and schools have access to dedicated teams of liaisons from Counseling and Psychiatric Services, the Office of Victim Assistance and Health Promotion.
Liaisons are here to support faculty and staff by providing streamlined referrals, connecting faculty and staff to training opportunities and information, working directly with students, staff and faculty to address concerns, offering clinical and non-clinical support and education, and working collaboratively to direct students to the services that best meet their needs.
Learn more about college-specific liaisons
WellTrack
WellTrack is a free app that is available to all CU Boulder students. It is designed to help you understand your mental health and to provide you with the help that you need right now.
WellTrack's suite of online tools and courses use aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help students identify, understand, and address issues like stress, resiliency, anxiety and/or depression. WellTrack is a self-guided and interactive way for students to manage their mental well-being.
Campus resources for staff and faculty
NightRide
Looking for a ride home? Give CU NightRide a try! This student-operated program provides free night-time transportation for all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty.
Naloxone (Narcan)
Medical Services provides Naloxone (brand name Narcan) free of charge to Buff OneCard holders through the Apothecary Pharmacy at Wardenburg Health Center. You can also find Naloxone at other locations around Boulder.
Learn more about naloxone availability
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
FSAP provides free mental health services to all CU Boulder staff and faculty. FSAP counselors are here to support staff and faculty through free workshops, brief individual counseling, community referrals and more.
Collegiate Recovery Community (CUCRC)
The CUCRC provides community, support and connection for students, faculty and staff in recovery or seeking recovery from a wide range of behaviors. Our mission is to help develop peer-to-peer connections, support resiliency and contribute to their overall well-being through a welcoming and supportive community.
Office of Victim Assistance (OVA)
OVA provides free, confidential counseling, advocacy, information and referrals for all CU community members, including undergrad and graduate students, staff and faculty. They specialize in addressing current and past life-disruptive events, including but not limited to, crime, trauma, gender-based violence, experiences of bias, harassment, discrimination, abuse and violence.
Health insurance plans
All University of Colorado health insurance plans provide coverage for substance use, mental health and behavioral health concerns.
Learn more about medical plan benefits
Family medical leave
University employees afflicted by substance dependence are permitted rights consistent with the Family Medical Leave program.
Learn more about family medical leave
Kognito
If you’re concerned about someone’s substance use, Kognito is a free tool that can help you practice having difficult conversations that help build resilience, strengthen relationships and create connections with campus resources. Through role-play, users build knowledge and skills around mental health and suicide prevention. Kognito is also designed to support academic performance, student retention, and campus safety.
Nicotine cessation coaching
Health Promotion provides free quit kits, nicotine cessation coaching and tips for overcoming cravings. Call 303-492-2937 to schedule an appointment.
The Apothecary Pharmacy at Wardenburg Health Center also has nicotine patches and gum available for sale over-the-counter.