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How to ask for help

When managing academics, activities, work, relationships and other commitments, things can sometimes get out of balance. In these situations, you may need to ask for help.

The Basic Needs Center works in partnership with Student Support and Case Management (SSCM) to help you access the essential resources you need.

How to self-refer

STEP 1: Complete the Student Referral for Resources Form

Provide our team with information about your concerns, needs and reasons for referral.

STEP 2: Meet with our team

After we receive a referral, our team will set up an intake meeting with you to learn more about your needs and unique situation.

STEP 3: Get connected to resources

Our team collaborates to identify relevant resources and connects you to services that best suit your needs.

Resources we can connect you to

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Food resources

We can connect you to campus food resources including the Buff Pantry, CU Boulder's on-campus food pantry, mobile food pantries and off-campus resources like local food banks or federal benefit programs.

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Housing resources

If you are in need of emergency housing, we can provide education on available housing resources and referrals to the appropriate on- or off-campus services.

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Student Emergency Fund

Need financial assistance? The Student Emergency Fund (SEF) is a stipend that can assist you during unanticipated events that might cause you to pause or stop your educational goals.

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Additional wellness resources

Need help navigating and accessing financial, medical, transportation or career resources on campus? We can help with that, too.

How to refer a student

Anyone can refer a student to the BNC, including staff, faculty or other students. You can make referrals by contacting us:

    Via email at basicneeds@colorado.edu to set up an appointment time

     Via phone at 303-735-9938

    By directing student(s) to the Student Referral for Resources, Support, and Concerns​ Form

Basic Needs Center

1669 Euclid Ave. Boulder, CO 80309
UMC 458  |  Buff Pantry: UMC 1B73
Phone: 303-735-9938
Email: basicneeds@colorado.edu

Support the Center

CU Boulder acknowledges that it is located on the traditional territories and ancestral homelands of the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Ute and many other Native American nations. Their forced removal from these territories has caused devastating and lasting impacts. Full CU Boulder land acknowledgment

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