Campus & Community Resources that Provide Support for Individuals in Crisis
If you are experiencing a life-threatening crisis, please call 911.
If you are experiencing bias-motivated incidents, discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct, contact the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance.
For individual help regarding an employee misconduct, please contact the Human Resources Behavioral Intervention Team & Threat Assessment.
- Office of Equity and Institutional Compliance (OIEC)
- Don’t Ignore It: confidential support, reporting concerns, and learning skills for helping others.
- Ombuds office
- “assists all CU Boulder students, staff, and faculty with any university-related dispute or concern”, confidentially.
- Office of Victim Assistance (OVA)
- “provides free and confidential information, consultation, support, advocacy and short term counseling services to University of Colorado Boulder students, graduate students, faculty and staff who have experienced a traumatic, disturbing or life disruptive event. OVA is not the office that investigates or adjudicates cases.”
- The Real Help Hotline for CU EMPLOYEES
- This hotline is free, confidential and available 24/7 by calling 833-533-CHAT (2428).
- Provides all CU employees with access to professional mental health counselors, who help find wellness and behavioral resources or immediate counseling over the phone.
- Student Affairs 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, encouraging success through individualized planning.”
- Student Affairs Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
- CAPS providers work with each student to create a personalized care plan specific to their needs and can make recommendations or referrals for ongoing care in the community as needed.
- Student Affairs Health & Wellness Services Reading Resources
- OIEC, Ombuds, and OVA
- Faculty & Staff Assistance Program
- Serves the emotional and psychological needs of staff and faculty. Provides up to six free counseling sessions.
- For immediate crisis counseling or assistance finding long-term resources, dial (833) 533-CHAT (2428).
- OIEC, Ombuds, and OVA
- This CU Boulder Today web article provides a wide-variety of support programs, centers, resources categorized by 'Confidential support centers and resources', 'Reporting information', and 'Other supportive resources'.
- Anthem Members LiveHealth Online
- Provides telehealth for medical, psychological, and psychiatric related concerns. Anthem plan members can use LiveHealth Online. They can visit Anthem’s secure portal to use LiveHealth Online and connect with a board-certified doctor via live chat or video. This includes visits with a mental health professional, 24/7 through live video.
- Anthem Members Mental Health Resource Hub
- A free online digital resource site
- Kaiser Members myStrength App
- Kaiser members have access to the myStrength app and other digital emotional wellness tools at Kaiser Permanente. myStrength is a personalized program that includes interactive activities, in-the-moment coping tools, inspirational resources and community support. myStrength helps with depression, anxiety, sleep, stress, substance use and chronic pain. You can track preferences and goals, current emotional states and ongoing life events to improve your awareness and change behaviors.
- Colorado State Assistance Program (C-SEAP) for CU EMPLOYEES
- Free, confidential resource provided by the State of Colorado can be for work-related or personal use. Whether you require counseling after a traumatic family event or facilitation towards a stronger work team, C-SEAP will help you receive the support you need. There are locations throughout Colorado for easy accessibility.
- (303) 866-4314 or (800) 821-8154
- Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
- The CDPHE offers Online resources for reducing fear and taking care of yourself.