Our campus community’s health, well-being, and safety are top priorities, and we are here to help. We’d like to remind our students, faculty, and staff of the resources available to them in these areas and to plug these websites and contact numbers into their computer browsers and cell phones.
For students:
- Health & Wellness Resources: Dedicated to providing an exceptional and holistic wellness experience, this area offers student resources for mental, physical, and financial health needs.
- CU Denver CARE Team (for student support): If you are worried about a fellow student or noticing changes in their behavior, the Campus Assessment, Response & Evaluation (CARE) Team can help address the health and safety needs of students.
- CU Denver Counseling Center: CU Denver students are eligible for a free initial intake and up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year. The counseling center is also available for crisis walk-in support for any student experiencing a mental health crisis.
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: The line to call is now three easy numbers: 988.
For faculty/staff:
- CU Denver Crisis/Mental Health Resources (for employees): Resources available for concerns about faculty/staff behavior, crisis counseling, personal crises, and more.
- CSEAP (Colorado State Employee Assistance Program for classified staff) 303-866-4314 or 1-800-821-8154: Free resource to all state employees offering mental health counseling, critical incident response, mediation, and more.
- The Real Help Hotline: Employees covered under any of CU’s medical insurance plans can use the hotline for access to professional counselors who can help find local resources or provide immediate crisis counseling. This free and confidential service is available 24/7.
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: The line to call is now three easy numbers: 988.
Campus safety:
As a reminder, CU Denver requires ID badges to be visibly displayed at all times when on campus. We encourage our campus community members to check the CU Denver Emergency Management Division website for campus safety updates and use the website to make sure you are signed up for emergency text/email alerts. The Auraria Police Department is available at 303-556-5000.