Academic Live Care is a telehealth portal that allows you to schedule and attend mental health appointments 24/7.

• Use your smartphone, computer or other mobile devices.
• Free for all CU Boulder employees and students.
• You can schedule virtual visits with licensed psychologists, counselors, psychiatrists or other providers to help with life's challenges.

The Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) can be reached at 303-866-4314 (24/7 phone line). 

• Provides mental health counseling, leader consultation, critical incident response, mediation, or webinar and facilitation services. 
• Call 303-866-4314 or complete the online form to request an appointment.

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) can be reached at 303-492-2277 (24/7 phone line).

• Provides free, confidential mental health services for students in Colorado to address a variety of concerns such as academics, anxiety, body image, depression, relationships, substance use and more.
• Please call 303-492-2277 and follow the instructions on the voicemail. CAPS is available Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) can be reached at 303-492-3020. FSAP is offering counseling and consulting services in-person and via telehealth.

• Provides free, confidential counseling for CU faculty and staff (individual, couples and family therapy)
• Provides assistance to faculty and staff for personal or work-related concerns
• Hosts groups and workshops virtually and in person

Taking place of a traditional walk-in hour, Let’s Chat is a no-cost service where CU Boulder employees can schedule an informal, confidential consultation with a counselor Monday–Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. via telehealth or in person. Please contact FSAP if you would like to schedule an appointment, and an FSAP counselor will reach out to you within 24 hours.

You’ll need the Zoom platform (encrypted and HIPPA compliant) downloaded to your devices in order to participate in telehealth videoconferencing. Learn more about Zoom.

The Office of Victim Assistance (OVA) can be reached at 303-492-8855 (24/7 phone line).

• Provides free, confidential counseling, advocacy, information and referrals for all CU community members, including undergrad and grad students, staff and faculty.
• Specializes in current and past life-disruptive events including but not limited to crime, intimate partner abuse, sexual assault/misconduct, stalking, disasters, experiences of bias, harassment, discrimination, abuse and violence.

Hours are Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. After-hours support is also available at 303-492-8855; press menu option 2. 

The Ombuds Office can be reached at 303-492-5077. Consultations are being offered in-person or via video consult. Please call to schedule.

• Confidential: Does not keep records of communications and will not share your identity or the content of communications without permission, except if there is an imminent risk of harm
• Informal: Does not maintain records, adjudicate, arbitrate or participate in formal processes
• Impartial: Does not advocate for any party to a dispute and will consider the interests and concerns of all parties involved with the purpose of achieving a fair and equitable outcome
• Independent: Functions independent of line management; talking with Ombuds staff does not constitute notice of any claims to CU Boulder

Affordable teletherapy is available through CU Boulder’s Raimy Psychology Clinic, for individuals residing in Colorado. Sessions are held both in-person and via Zoom. The Raimy Clinic can be reached at 303-492-5177 (confidential voicemail for intake) or raimy@colorado.edu.

• Affordable psychotherapy for students, faculty and staff for help coping with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress and more.
• Therapists are clinical psychology graduate students in training, supervised by licensed faculty.

The Real Help Hotline is offered through CU Boulder to all employees as an option for quick access to mental health services: 833-533-CHAT (2428). The service is free and confidential, available 24 hours a day and open to all employees.

• WellTrack provides a suite of online tools and courses to help you identify, understand and address issues like stress, resiliency, anxiety and/or depression.
• WellTrack is a self-guided and interactive way to manage you mental well-being.
• WellTrack is a free app that is available to all students.

Report bias-motivated incidents, discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct.

• The Don’t Ignore It website provides options for seeking confidential support on and off campus, skills for helping others and reporting options related to sexual misconduct, harassment and discrimination.
• A report of sexual misconduct, discrimination or harassment, crimes or related retaliation may be pursued in different ways. Depending on the nature of the alleged conduct, a complainant or victim may pursue a criminal process, a university process, both processes or neither process. A victim may also decline to notify authorities.

The Basic Needs Center is your campus care collective that connects you to essential resources when you need them most. As a virtual and physical hub of services, we collaborate with on-campus and community partners to get you the care you need.

• Food assistance, including Buff Pantry, SNAP support and community resources
• Housing assistance for short-term and emergency situations
• Connection with on- and off-campus resources for health and wellness services, transportation, disability services, financial aid, legal assistance, career planning and more
• Educational events on money management, accessible meal prep and how to navigate campus and community resources

The Center for Inclusion and Social Change supports undergraduate and graduate students across multiple identities, including students of color, LGBTQ+ students, women and femme students, undocumented students and first-generation students. Students will find a welcoming and inclusive gathering space and a place to find community, resources and support for academic, personal and professional growth grounded in the core concepts of intersectional identity development, diversity, equity and social justice.

The Contemplative Resource Center seeks to integrate secular contemplative practices into how we at CU work, teach, learn and live. The center provides opportunities for inner reflection and embodied experience to support holistic health and well-being; resources for contemplative practices and pedagogy, community building and support; and an antidote to the many stressors in academic life and to media saturation at work and home. Staff are trauma-informed.

The CU Collegiate Recovery Center (CUCRC) is open to anyone in recovery or seeking recovery or support for a variety of behaviors, as well as those who are interested in being part of a healthy recovery community. Email cucrc@colorado.edu or call 303-492-9642 to:

• Talk with a recovery professional
• Find support meetings
• Talk with a student for peer support
• Get involved in the recovery community or programs
• Learn about sober housing, scholarship opportunities and more

Disability Services can be reached at 303-492-8671 or dsinfo@colorado.edu.

• Disability Services works with students, staff and faculty to create an inclusive and accessible campus for all.
• Their office provides housing and academic accommodations for students with a wide range of disabilities. 
• They also offer workshops and support for note-taking, organization, test-taking, time management and more.

Health Promotion provides outreach and education on a variety of health topics to help students make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program has put together a series of workshops, covering topics such as managing transitions, mindfulness and more.

International Student & Scholar Service (ISSS) seeks to support international students and scholars in pursuing their educational, research and/or professional objectives at the university.

ISSS offers holistic advising services for international students, scholars, their dependents, and university departments including:

• Comprehensive advising
• Assistance with adjusting to life at the university and in the U.S.
• Preparation of immigration benefit documents for students and scholars
• Facilitation of access to campus and community resources
• Advocacy
• Programs, events and workshops for international, campus, and community audiences that seek to engage participants and cultivate knowledge, belonging, success, adjustment and community

In-person walk-in and remote advising hours for fall 2021 went into effect Aug. 9. Email isss@colorado.edu or call 303-492-8057 with any questions.

• Mental Health First Aid Trainings
• Kognito

The Red Folder is a resource available to staff and faculty that can help you recognize, respond to and make referrals for students in distress.

The Renée Crown Wellness Institute is dedicated to building a world where every young person thrives. It was established to promote the mental health and wellness of young people and the adults who support them through interdisciplinary research practice partnerships. On their website, you can find compassionate and mindfulness-based practices that have been proven to be highly effective in promoting mental health.

Student Legal Services helps students resolve or minimize their legal situations so they can focus on school. The department supports students by providing high-quality legal services to them through an easily accessible program that is responsive to their needs as clients and respectful of them as people. Consultations and representation are available for a fraction of the cost of a private attorney to all CU Boulder students paying student activity fees.

Contact Student Legal Services to schedule an appointment:

• UMC 311
• 303-492-6813

The Student Support and Case Management can be reached at 303-492-7348.

Anyone who is concerned about a student can refer them to Student Support and Case Management through the online referral form or by contacting the department at 303-492-7348 or sscm@colorado.edu. SSCM provides students with individualized support to help them address a myriad of needs that may adversely impact their educational career, including but not limited to:

• Mental health concerns
• Family emergencies
• Hospitalization
• Financial concerns

SSCM builds a trusting relationship with each student and connects them with campus partners, community resources and support systems, while also coaching them toward self-advocacy and success.

Whether you or someone you know is having a hard time, it’s important to reach out or ask for help. Learn more about signs to watch for and how to connect a friend to resources. #Bethe1to Help a Fellow Buff.

Veteran and Military Affairs provides a key point of contact for the CU Boulder veteran/military community. They assist with pay, programs, policy, information and support for prospective and current student veterans and veteran dependents. The VMA assists in the transition from military to campus life and provides academic advising, career counseling and professional tutoring, and connects students via the ambassador program and Student Veterans Association.