Health & Wellness News
Letter from Jess
Dear Team,
I hope you all had an opportunity over spring break to engage in practices that support your well-being. Taking time to recharge is essential, and I appreciate all the ways you balance caring for yourselves while continuing to show up so fully for our students, staff and each other.
I also want to extend my gratitude for a positive and engaging all-staff meeting. Your questions and feedback are invaluable, and I appreciate the thoughtful insights shared. Many of you expressed a desire for more time to ask questions and opportunities to connect informally with colleagues across the division. We hear you, and we’ll explore ways to incorporate these elements into future meetings.
Additionally, I continue to hear feedback about the need for new and improved communication across the Division of Health and Wellness. In the coming months, we will be exploring ways to enhance how we share information and stay connected. If you have any ideas, please feel free to share them with me directly—I would love to hear your thoughts.
Looking ahead, I am excited to continue expanding on the Mental Health initiative communicated by Chancellor Schwartz. This initiative will be a crucial step in enhancing our commitment to student well-being and move us toward becoming a JED campus. Health and Wellness will play an integral role in this multi-year process, and I look forward to partnering with our team and the broader campus community to move this work forward.
Thank you for the work you do every day. This team is truly exceptional in its dedication to caring for others, and the impact you make does not go unnoticed. I am grateful to be on this journey with you.
With appreciation, Jess
Health and Wellness in Action!
Get fiscally fit in April – Financial Fitness Month!
CU Boulder is committed to embedding health and wellness into all aspects of university life, including financial wellness. This April, join us for Financial Fitness Month and gain valuable insights on managing your finances.
Event highlights:
- Workshops and webinars: Covering retirement basics, investing, wills and trusts and more!
- Virtual Q&A sessions: Connect with financial experts.
- Participate in the Financial Fitness Challenge in Wellable and win Rec Center memberships and $75 Visa gift cards!
Visit our Financial Fitness website for event details and registration. Download the Wellable app.
6 tips for staff and faculty experiencing burnout
End-of-semester stress is real. If you're feeling burned out, try these strategies:
- Give yourself and others grace: Burnout isn’t just personal; structural factors play a role. Support yourself and colleagues.
- Evaluate expectations: Identify what’s realistic and within your control. Adjust where needed.
- Focus on what’s in your control: Prioritize where you can make a difference and let go of what you can’t.
- Delegate tasks: Trust your team and lighten your workload.
- Diversify your time: Step away from work. Engage in hobbies, take breaks and use your vacation time.
- Seek support: Reach out to colleagues, supervisors or campus resources like FSAP, the Ombuds Office and WorkWell.
Read the full article: 6 tips for staff and faculty experiencing burnout
Free overdose prevention supplies available
CU Boulder continues to expand access to free naloxone and fentanyl test strips across campus in an effort to prevent overdoses. Since 2022, we have distributed over 7,500 doses of naloxone and more than 10,000 fentanyl test strips. Resources are available at various locations, including Wardenburg Medical Center, the CU Collegiate Recovery Community, CAPS, OVA, the Rec Center and Residence Life. Naloxone has also been added to AED stations in every residence hall.
This month, The Naloxone Project generously donated 10,000 doses to CU Boulder, supporting our continued efforts in overdose prevention. Other generous donations have come from End Overdose and Boulder County Public Health Works Program.
- Stay safe and informed: Attend an overdose prevention training, access wellness resources and support our campus commitment to harm reduction. More information is available on the Health & Wellness website.
CU Thrive: Celebrating People, Place, and Planet
Join us as we celebrate the inaugural U.S. Health Promoting Campuses Week with an afternoon of fun, connection and well-being!
Friday, April 25 | 1-3 p.m. | Regent Lawn
- Free food and refreshments
- Fun activities and giveaways
- Campus and community vendors
- Health & Wellness resources
- Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
Take a break before finals, find your community and celebrate CU’s commitment to health and well-being! All students, faculty and staff are welcome!
Blogs
At the University of Colorado Boulder, the Administrative Services teams within Health and Wellness have spent the past academic year transforming how students and staff engage with health care and wellness resources.
At the University of Colorado Boulder, Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) is pioneering new approaches to campus mental health, reshaping how students access and experience support. With a focus on accessibility, innovation and inclusivity, CAPS is setting a standard for mental health care in higher education.