Faculty & Staff Resources
February 16th Incident Response Faculty & Staff Forum
In-Person Resources
Veterans' Health and Trauma Clinic (VHTC)
The VHTC is on the 3rd floor of the Lane Center. Please call or visit their website to make an appointment. Please note that anyone, non-military or military-affiliated, is welcome at the VHTC.
Phone: (719) 255-8003
24/7 Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing:
- Thoughts of suicide
Mental health or substance use crisis
Any other kind of mental health or emotion distress
Visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Website
Colorado Crisis Services
Call (844) 493-8255 or text talk to 38255
Colorado Crisis Services Website
My Resilience Help
This online support system is here to lend a helping hand as you navigate the aftermath of traumatic events.
Visit the My Resilience Help website to learn more.
CU Mental Health Resources
CU Mental Health Resources
Community Resource Partners
Cottonwood Creek Wellness Center
Cottonwood Creek Wellness Center is providing up to 5 sessions of counseling free of charge to faculty and staff, then transitioning into insurance billing. To learn more, please visit their website.
Anschutz Department of Psychiatry
The Anschutz Department of Psychiatry is providing one free session of counseling to faculty and staff, followed by 2 sessions covered by insurance billing. To learn more, please call (303) 724-1000.
Veteran Resources
Mt Carmel Veteran Service Center
Behavioral Health and Wellness, Supportive Services, Connection to Community Resources for Veterans, Military Members, and their Families
Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic
Mental Health Support for Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families
Veteran Crisis Line
- Dial 988, then Press 1 or text 838255
- https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
El Paso County Veteran Services
Help with Any VA Benefits, Services, and Community Resources
US Department of Veterans Affairs – Mental Health
Cottonwood Creek Wellness Center
Cottonwood Creek Wellness Center is providing up to 5 sessions of counseling free of charge to faculty and staff, then transitioning into insurance billing. To learn more, please visit their website.
Anschutz Department of Psychiatry
The Anschutz Department of Psychiatry is providing one free session of counseling to faculty and staff, followed by 2 sessions covered by insurance billing. To learn more, please call (303) 724-1000.
Reference Information & Learning
UCCS Red Folder
Red Folder resources to help recognize, respond, and refer distressed students.
Online Learning Webinars
Resilience in Action
The Greater Resilience Information Toolkit (GRIT) is a free online self-guided resilience training with the goal of building our collective strength.
Time Off Benefits & Resources
Sick Leave
If the employee has sick leave available, it may be used in the following circumstances:
- When the employee has a mental illness or a physical illness or injury (not covered by workers’ compensation), or health condition; needs a medical diagnosis, care, or treatment related to such illness, injury, or condition; or needs to obtain preventive medical care.
- When the employee needs to care for a family member who has a mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition; needs a medical diagnosis, care, or treatment related to such illness, injury, or condition; or needs to obtain preventive medical care.
FAMLI
Employees who may need more than a few days off through available sick leave or need intermittent time off for ongoing care may consider requesting CU’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program.
Support & Processing Group
12-Week Clinical Group for UCCS Faculty & Staff
Join Justin Lincoln, PsyD and Shannon Everett, MA, LPC with the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience for a 12-week trauma support and processing group for UCCS Faculty and Staff. Each session will cover a topic and how it relates to complicated grief and resiliency: grief, trauma in the body, processing, self-care, psychological safety, mental health, healthy habits, coping skills, etc.
Upcoming Events
Support Group
Date: Begins March 11, 2024 (ongoing)
Time: 5 - 6 pm
Location: Lane Center, 4th Floor
Past Events
Social Space
Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Student Life Lounge
Play games, color, eat pizza, and be with fellow students. Light breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided.
Community Space
Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 9 am – 1 pm
Location: University Center
Community space for students, staff, and faculty to gather and be in community. Campus resources, DEI staff, and C.A.R.E. team members are here to provide support.
Gathering Space
Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 9 am – 1 pm
Location: MOSAIC Lounge
Another space to be surrounded by resources and community.
Healing Circle
Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 10 – 11:30 am
Location: Berger Hall
The Division of DEI will be hosting a healing circle in Berger Hall. This is a group space for the campus to come together in solidarity, share thoughts and emotions, and create a space to mourn and heal together.
Therapy Dogs
Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 1 – 2 pm
Location: Student Life Lounge
Pet, cuddle, and receive some love from our furry friends.
Solidarity Walk
Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 2 – 3 pm
Location: Roaring Fork to El Pomar Plaza
We're encouraging everyone to wear UCCS gear. We will begin in front of the Roaring Fork dining hall and walk to the Mountain Lion Statue in the El Pomar plaza.
Campus shuttles will be operating to take participants from UC to Roaring Fork for those who wish to participate in the walk. Parking at UCCS on Monday will be free to all. There will be a heightened police presence on campus.