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Faculty & Staff Assistance Program

El Programa de Asistencia a la Facultad y el Personal

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. You must be a CU Boulder employee to use FSAP services, and services are no cost to all CU Boulder faculty and staff members. Due to licensing restrictions, employees must be in the State of Colorado to be eligible for FSAP counseling services.

Our Vision

We strive to be trusted partners and leaders in fostering psychological wellness, emotional resilience, and equitable accessibility to mental health to help positively change lives and communities.

Our Mission

We exist to provide efficacious clinical care delivered with a sense of respect, inclusivity, warmth, and honesty. Our mission is to improve the mental health of University of Colorado Boulder employees and the campus community we serve.

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What We Offer

Counseling
- Employees may receive confidential short-term counseling with a licensed FSAP therapist or one of our clinical interns.
- In addition to one-on-one counseling, FSAP offers relationship counseling for partnerships and family counseling for employees.
- We offer both teletherapy and in-person (including outdoors) counseling. Telephonic counseling may be available as well.
Drop-In Hours
- Let’s Chat is a no cost service where CU Boulder employees can check-in virtually or in-person for an informal and confidential consultation with an FSAP provider. This service is available to in- and out-of-state employees.
Advising for Managers and Supervisors
- Managers and supervisors may seek support and guidance in handling workplace conflict, concerning employee behaviors, major transitions, and other workplace stressors.
Wellness Events
- FSAP has partnered with local community experts to offer a wide array of workshops and seminars designed to support areas of mental, physical, relational, and environmental wellness.

Contact FSAP

303-492-3020

3100 Marine St. Boulder, CO 80309

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Let’s Chat Drop-In Hours: Monday-Friday 2-3pm

Wellness Events & Outreach

Meet Our Counselors

Paulette Erickson Engalnd

Paulette Erickson England, MSW, LCSW (she, her)

Licensed Staff Counselor

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

Carla Eugene

Carla Eugene, MS, LPC (she, her)

Staff Counselor with Multicultural Focus

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

Esther Horowitz

Esther Horowitz, MA, LPC (she, her, ella)

Staff Counselor and Intake Coordinator • Bilingual, Spanish-speaking

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

Meredith Lopez

Meredith Lopez, MA, LPC (she, her)

Licensed Staff Counselor

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

Stanley Ly

Stanley Ly, MA, LPC (he, him, his)

Director, Faculty & Staff Assistance Program

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

Rachel Ness (she, her)

Rachel Ness (she, her)

Intern Counselor

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible to receive counseling through FSAP?

You must be a CU Boulder employee to use FSAP services, and services are no cost to all CU Boulder faculty and staff members.

How many sessions do I get?

The first session or 'intake' gives us an opportunity to get to know you, your situation, and information about your history. Following the intake, you may receive up to 6 additional sessions focusing on current work-related, personal, or family concerns.

How is my personal information used?

In some limited situations, information may be released as follows:

The client signs a Release of Information form authorizing specific information to be released to a specific person(s), provider group, or organization contact for a determined purpose and for a determined timeframe;
A disclosure is directed by court order;
The client is determined to be in immediate danger of harming self or another person, persons, and/or place;
Information shared with the counselor reveals concerns related to suspected/possible abuse of a child, dependent, or elder. Per Colorado state law, counselors are 'mandatory reporters' of child and elder abuse and are also required by law to report any suspected abuse.

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Additional Free Support Resources

CU Health Plan Enrollees

If you have a CU Health Plan, you have access to resources. Follow the link before to find out more information about what is covered and how to find providers.

CU Health Plan Mental Health Resources

Real Help Hotline

Real Help Hotline gives you access to professional counselors who can offer assistance finding local resources or provide immediate crisis counseling. It’s a free and confidential service sponsored by Be Colorado. The service is available to all employees.

Hours: 24/7
Call: (833) 533-2428

Thriving Campus

Employees residing outside of Colorado can contact FSAP for community referrals. Employees also have access to explore counseling options through Thriving Campus.

SilverCloud

SilverCloud offers secure, immediate access to online CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) programs, tailored to your specific needs.

Sign Up for SilverCloud Health

Contemplative Resource Center

The Contemplative Resource Center (CRC) seeks to integrate secular contemplative practices into how we at the University of Colorado work, teach, learn and live.

Contemplative Resource Center Website

FSAP Let’s Chat

Let’s Chat is a no cost service where CU Boulder staff and faculty can schedule an informal and confidential consultation with an FSAP counselor Monday through Friday between 2-3pm via telehealth or in-person. Speaking with a counselor in a confidential setting can help you access support, provide perspective, help you explore resources and options, and discuss how counseling might be helpful. Let’s Chat sessions are usually 30-minutes.

Schedule a Let’s Chat session

Let’s Chat counselors can provide insight, solutions, and information about additional resources. Employees commonly visit with concerns about stress, workplace conflict, relationships, family problems, health care access concerns, and financial or food insecurity.

Please note: This service is not a substitute for formal counseling and does not constitute mental health treatment. Let’s Chat is not an emergency service. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or feel unsafe, please contact Real Help Hotline (833-533-2428), visit your nearest hospital, or dial 911. Please note: If you dial 911, all emergency responders will arrive, including fire, ambulance, and police.

Concerning Incidents

Concerning Incident Referral Form

This form is monitored by members of the Behavioral Intervention Team who provides avenues for reporting concerning behavior. Assaults or threats of physical harm that require immediate police attention should be reported to the Police Department by dialing 911.

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A member of Human Resources will generally respond within 2 business days. If you need immediate assistance, please contact 303-492-6475.