Health and Well-Being
College is an exciting time full of growth, learning and new experiences. To truly thrive, both in and out of the classroom, it’s important to take care of your whole self—physically, mentally and emotionally. When you feel your best, you're more prepared to reach your academic goals and enjoy everything CU Boulder has to offer.
That’s why CU Boulder provides a wide range of resources for all undergraduate and graduate students designed to support your holistic health and well-being. Whether you're looking for help managing stress, staying active or building connections, you have tools to help you succeed during your time on campus and beyond.
Counseling & Psychiatric Services
Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) is here to support you through whatever you're facing, whether it's stress, anxiety, relationships or just feeling overwhelmed. You don’t have to go through it alone—CAPS offers free, confidential help like therapy, crisis support, workshops and wellness resources right on campus.
Health Promotion
Health Promotion at CU Boulder helps you take charge of your well-being through free programs, peer coaching and events focused on mental health, stress, sleep, substance use and more. It’s all about giving you the tools and support to thrive—physically, emotionally and socially—while navigating college life.
Medical Services
Medical Services gives you access to healthcare right on campus at the Wardenburg Health Center—from primary care, checkups and prescriptions to sexual health, physical therapy and more. Medical Services delivers direct clinical care and treatment to support your physical health and recovery needs.
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Make safer, informed choices around alcohol and other drugs through education, resources and strategies that reduce harm and promote well-being.
Buff Up Your Health
Take charge of your well-being through proactive illness prevention, everyday wellness habits and easy access to campus health resources.
Mental health is something that we all have and can actively care for. CU Boulder offers tools and resources to help you feel empowered and supported.