For those looking for next steps after a tragedy, we share these resources.
For members of our Black-Identified community:
On-Campus Resources
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Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) [Students]
- Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) offers confidential, on-campus mental health and psychiatric services for a variety of concerns such as academics, anxiety, body image, depression, relationships, substance use and more. Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) is available for telehealth (virtual) appointments from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) [Faculty & Staff]
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The Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community. All FSAP staff are trained as generalist counselors and are equipped to deal with a wide range of personal and work related issues.
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Office of Victim Assistance (OVA)
- OVA is a free and confidential trauma-focused support service for the CU Boulder community offering advocacy (information on rights, options, and help navigating systems when applicable) and trauma focused short-term counseling services. Call 303-492-8855 with questions or to initiate services.
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Experiencing Bias? [Reporting & Support]
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Caring for Yourself During Grief [Health & Wellness Services Webpage]
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- If you have noticed changes in a community member’s behavior over time or if you notice someone appears withdrawn, sullen, upset or depressed, you may wish to consider referring that person to get support on campus.
Other Resources
- Candice Nicole, Ph.D. “Black Lives Matter Meditation for Healing Racial Trauma” [Soundcloud]
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Therapy For Black Girls Podcast [Podcast]
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Boulder County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) [Local Organization]
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National Museum of African American History & Culture “Talking About Race: Self Care” [Webpage]
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TalkSpace “Why Self-Care Is a Critical Component to Racial Justice for Black People” [Webpage]
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Texas A&M University “Self-Care and Support Materials for BIPOC” [Webpage]
For our Allies and Accomplices:
On Campus Resources
- Caring for Yourself During Grief [Health & Wellness Services Webpage]
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Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) [Students]
- Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) offers confidential, on-campus mental health and psychiatric services for a variety of concerns such as academics, anxiety, body image, depression, relationships, substance use and more. Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) is available for telehealth (virtual) appointments from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) [Faculty & Staff]
- The Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community. All FSAP staff are trained as generalist counselors and are equipped to deal with a wide range of personal and work related issues.
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- If you have noticed changes in a community member’s behavior over time or if you notice someone appears withdrawn, sullen, upset or depressed, you may wish to consider referring that person to get support on campus.
Other Resources
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Denver Public Library “Community Healing is Key”
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Fractured Atlas “Resources for White People to Learn and Talk about Race and Racism
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The University of Minnesota Crookston “Scaffolded Anti-Racist Resources”
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Aware-LA “Recommended Readings”
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WitchDoctorPoet “Antiracism Resources”
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The Root “Breaking Down the Anti-Blackness of Latinidad” [Youtube]
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The Grapevine “The Relationship Between the Black & Asian Community” [Youtube]
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North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO) Unpacking Violence [Presentation]
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Fast Company “These 7 courses will teach you how to be anti-racist" [Courses]
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White Awake “Online Courses”
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Coursera “Anti-Racism I” taught by Shawn O’Neal & Jennifer Ho, University of Colorado Boulder
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Boulder County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) [Local Organization]
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Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) [National Organization]
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Irresistible “Relational Inclusion with Cedar Landsman of Relational Uprising” [Podcast]