Get Support

At CU Boulder

These confidential services do not have an obligation to disclose any information provided to them without the express permission of the client. If files are maintained, they are completely separate from academic and employment records and cannot be accessed by campus or community systems without the client's signed authorization. There are exceptions to confidentiality that should be discussed with a counselor or provider. 

Office of Victim Assistance (OVA)

Support services (advocacy, short-term trauma-specific counseling, and consultation) for students, staff, and faculty who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic, disturbing, or disruptive life event, recently or in the past.

   Phone: 303-492-8855 (24-hour phone support)
   OVA website
  Location: Center for Community (C4C), Room N450

Ombuds Office

Assists students, faculty, and staff to informally and impartially resolve complaints or disputes with other individuals, offices, or departments within the university. Does not maintain records and is independent of any department or office.

   Phone: 303-492-5077
   Ombuds website
  Location: Center for Community (C4C), Room N484

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)

Offers counseling, consultation, and workshops for university faculty and staff.

   Phone: 303-492-3020
   FSAP website
  Location: Administrative Research Center (ARCE), East Campus, 3100 Marine Street, 3rd Floor, Room A353

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)

Offers a range of mental health services including groups, workshops, and counseling for CU Boulder students. 

   Phone: 303-492-2277 (24-hour phone service)
   CAPS website
  Location: Center for Community (C4C), Room N352

Raimy Psychology Clinic

Offers students, faculty, and staff low-cost psychotherapy services provided by doctoral students in the Clinical Psychology program.

   Phone: 303-492-5177
  Raimy website
  Location: Muenzinger Psychology Building, 1905 Colorado Avenue, 2nd Floor of D-wing (D232)

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 helps you identify, understand, and address issues like stress, resiliency, anxiety and/or depression. WellTrack is a self-guided and interactive way to manage your mental well-being.

   WellTrack website

CU Boulder Medical Services

   Phone: 303-492-5101
   Medical Services website
  Locations: Wardenburg Health Center

Academic Live Care

Academic LiveCare (ALC) is a free telehealth platform that allows students, staff, and faculty to schedule and attend mental health and medical appointments from home, the office, or wherever you are on the go. This service is free regardless of your health insurance plan.

  Academic Live Care website

Student Legal Services (SLS)

Provides legal counseling to students on matters such as traffic violations, criminal charges, and employment problems. Does not provide advice on internal university issues.

   Phone: 303-492-6813
    SLS website
   Location: University Memorial Center (UMC), 311

Respondent Support Services (RSS)

CAPS offers support services (information, advocacy, short-term counseling/support) for students who have been accused of prohibited conduct (respondent).

To get connected with CAPS schedule a screening appointment online at https://mycuhealth.colorado.edu/ or come to a same-day screening appointment.

   Phone: 303-492-2277 (24-hour phone service).
  CAPS website
  Location: Center for Community (C4C), Suite N352

Student Support & Case Management (SSCM)

SSCM assists students to reduce the adverse impact of challenging situations through connection with campus partners, community resources, and support systems. You can refer a student who is distressed, withdrawn, depressed, or anxious, or if you believe they may be a potential threat to themselves or others. SSCM works to ensure the safety and well-being of both the student and the CU community.

   Phone: 303-492-7348
  Student Support & Case Management website
  Location: Center for Community (C4C), Room S460

Health and Wellness Services

Health and Wellness Services is committed to improving the overall health and well-being of CU Boulder students through a variety of services across campus. Visit the website for a full listing of services and departments.

   Health and Wellness Services website

Center for Inclusion & Social Change (CISC) 

The vision of the Center is to provide high impact transformational community building and educational programs to the CU community and to nurture leaders grounded in the core concepts of intersectional identity development, diversity, equity, and social justice. CISC is also the home of the Pride Office that serves LGBTQ+ and allied students, staff, and faculty through support resources and education.

   Phone: 303-492-0272
  CISC website 
  Location: Center for Community (C4C), Room N320

CU Collegiate Recovery Center (CUCRC)

The CUCRC provides a supportive student community, free support meetings, sober social events, recovery coaching, resources, and referrals. 

   Phone: 303-492-9642
   CUCRC website
  Location: University Memorial Center (UMC) Room 414

Center for Student Involvement (CSI)

CSI connects all CU Boulder students with experiences that promote student success, personal growth, and a vibrant campus community.

   Phone: 303-492-6366
   CSI website
  Email CSI
  Location: University Memorial Center (UMC), 330

Disability Services

Disability Services ensures that students with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations and services to participate fully in the academic environment.

   Phone: 303-492-8671
   Disability Services website
  Email Disability Services
  Location: Center for Community (C4C), Room N200

Veteran and Military Affairs (VMA)

VMA is a one-stop shop for all programs, policies, pay, information, and support for prospective and current student veterans and veteran dependents.  

   Phone: 303-492-7322
   VMA website
  Location: Center for Academic Success & Engagement (CASE), Room W322

Hillel

CU Boulder Hillel is the Center for Jewish Life on campus that strives to create a safe, welcoming community for all Jewish students on campus.

   Phone: 303-997-7033
   Hillel website
  Location: 2795 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80302

Residence Life

Residence Hall Directors are available for support when students need someone to talk to. Hall Directors are full-time staff who live and work in the halls. They can listen, offer support, and point students to proper resources when necessary. To reach a Hall Director, students can stop by the Community Center in their building.

   Phone: 303-492-7260
  Resident Life website

Employee Relations

Employee Relations provides consultation to employees and supervisors who need support addressing workplace or personnel problems.

   Phone: 303-492-0956
   Employee Relations website
  Location: Administrative Research Center (ARCE), East Campus, 3100 Marine Street, 3rd Floor

Faculty Relations

Faculty Relations provides services to faculty members and academic administrators to help develop and maintain working relationships that are positive and productive.

   Phone: 303-492-0447
   Faculty Relations website

OIEC Support and Safety Measures

A variety of measures can be put in place after an occurrence of sexual misconduct, intimate partner violence, stalking, discrimination, and harassment to ensure safety and reduce disruptions to daily life.

Office of Institutional Equity & Compliance (OIEC)
   Phone: 303-735-7521
   OIEC website

Office of Victim Assistance (OVA)

Support services (consultation, advocacy, trauma-focused short-term counseling) for students, staff, and faculty who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic, disturbing, or disruptive life event, recently or in the past. OVA also offers safety planning and can assist with various systems such as medical, academic, criminal, administrative, and civil, including OIEC, student conduct, police reporting processes, and protection orders.

   Phone: 303-492-8855 (24-hour phone service)
   OVA website
  Location: Center for Community, Room N450

CU Boulder Medical Services

   Phone: 303-492-5101
   Medical Services website
  Locations: Wardenburg Health Center

Health and Wellness Services

Health and Wellness Services is committed to improving the overall health and well-being of CU Boulder students and employees through a variety of services across campus. Visit the website for a full listing of services and departments.

   Health and Wellness Services website

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

   Phone: 303-492-8057
   ISSS website 
  Location: Center for Community (C4C), S355

Noncitizen survivors of domestic violence (committed by a family member or intimate partner) may be eligible for the U Nonimmigrant Status or a VAWA green-card self-petition. For those with limited income, legal services may be available from Colorado Legal Services or the Immigration Clinic at CU Boulder.

Medical Forensic Evidence Exams

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program at Foothills Hospital is staffed by nurses with special training in expertly caring for and collecting evidence from recent victims of sexual assault.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner – SANE

Chautauqua Park

Other Resources

Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA)

Free, confidential support and information for victims/survivors of sexual assault.

   Phone: 303-443-7300 (24-hour hotline)
   MESA website

Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN)

Free, confidential support and services for intimate partner abuse.

   Phone: 303-444-2424 (24-hour hotline)
   SPAN website

Bias & Hate Hotline

The Boulder District Attorney's Office has a hotline designated for reporting hate or bias-motivated crimes.

​   Phone: 303-441-1595
    Boulder County District Attorney website
   Location: Justice Center, 1777 Sixth Street, Boulder

Mental Health Partners

Confidential, emergency psychiatric phone and walk-in services.

   Phone: 303-447-1665 (available all hours)
   Mental Health Partners website

Safe2Tell Colorado

Anonymously report anything that is threatening.

   Phone: 1-877-542-7233 (available all hours)
   Safe2Tell website

Foothills Hospital and Emergency Room

   Phone: 303-415-7000
   Boulder Community Health website
  Location: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO

Foothills Hospital, Sexual Assault Nurse Examination or “SANE”

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program at Foothills Hospital is staffed by nurses with special training in expertly caring for and collecting evidence from recent victims of sexual assault.

   Phone: 303-415-8818
   SANE website
  Location: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue Boulder, CO 80303