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Semester Break (August 1-26)

Hours of Operation: The Counseling Center will be open from 9am-5pm. Walk-in Crisis Hours: Monday-Thursday from 11am-3:30pm and Fridays from 11am-1pm. We will resume our normal hours August 29th.

Private & Confidential Mental Health Services

You're Never Alone—We're Here to Help

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If you would like to start mental health counseling at our center, please email us at CounselingCenterFrontDesk@ucdenver.edu. If it is outside of our office hours and you are having an urgent mental health crisis CU Denver students can call the Auraria Health Center line (303) 615-9911 and Non CU Denver students can call the Colorado crisis services at (844)493-8255.

Additional Resources and Support for CU Denver Students:

YOU at CU

  • YOU@CUDENVER is available to all CU Denver students.  It is an anonymous web-based program where you can set personal goals, get personalized tips, and access resources to improve all dimensions of wellness.  Just go to YOU@CUDENVER, enroll, and explore.

Counseling Center workshops, Thursdays 3 to 4 pm (online). Call 303/315-7270 to register.

  • Stress Less, Peace of Mind
  • Relationships
  • Managing Your Mood

CU Denver Counseling Crisis Walk-In Hours

  • We offer crisis walk-in hours both in person and via telehealth for CU Denver students.
  • Our walk-in hours can be accessed by visiting the front desk or calling 303-315-7270. Monday – Thursday 11am-4pm and Friday 12pm- 2pm.

 

Health Center at Auraria 24/7 Crisis Line

  • 24/7 crisis line open to Auraria campus students: (303) 615-9911

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Telehealth Counseling Services

Telehealth and In-Person Counseling Services

The counseling center is available for telehealth (virtual) appointments and in-person services starting Fall semester 2021. Students must be in the state of Colorado to be eligible for telehealth sessions. Please call 303-315-7270 or email us at counselingcenterfrontdesk@ucdenver.edu to schedule an appointment.

Do not come into the counseling center if you feel unwell or have the following symptoms: fever, shortness of breath, cough, muscle aches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, runny nose, nausea and/or vomiting. 

For any questions or concerns about telehealth vs in-person therapy make sure to take a look at our guide on the pros and cons of each approach.

Please call our main phone line at 303-315-7270 or email us at counselingcenterfrontdesk@ucdenver.edu for any questions or additional information.

Our On-call/ Walk-in hours are:

Monday -Thursday from 11am to 4pm

Friday from 12pm to 2pm

 

If you feel like you are having a crisis outside those hours and would like to speak to someone please call the 24/7 Auraria Health Center line at (303) 615-9911. For non-CU Denver clients you can reach the Colorado Crisis Services at (844) 493-8255 . 

 

If you are experiencing a life threatening mental health emergency make sure to call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Not a CU Denver Student?

If you're a community member or Denver Public Schools (DPS) student or family member, our pricing and services are a bit different.

Additional Resources

CU Denver has a partnership with the JED Foundation to help educate young adults and teens in an effort to prevent mental illness. JED offers a variety of online resources which are available to both CU Denver students and community members.

Student Crisis Support

After-Hours Crisis Support

  • 303-615-9911
  • Colorado Crisis Services Denver Walk-in Center, 4353 E. Colfax Avenue, 24/7/365

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Trying to reach us while we're closed? Please provide us with your name and phone number and we'll call you back as soon as we can.


Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT)
for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms in Survivors of Sexual Violence

Research Study

The Effects of Rapid Resolution Therapy for Survivors of Sexual Violence:
Preliminary Research Results

A research study is being conducted on the effectiveness of a single-session psychotherapy, Rapid Resolution Therapy, on symptoms that result from experiences of sexual violence.

If you have experienced an occurrence of sexual violence (rape) any time in the past (at least three months ago), are at least 18 years of age, and have ongoing symptoms (nightmares, anxiety, depression, avoidance, etc), that are a direct result of this event and would like to participate in a free session, please contact: Elaina Swanson, Study Coordinator at 303.514.956.

Learn how to Participate in Rapid Resolution Therapy

Conducted through: The University of Colorado at Denver
Sponsored by: Institute for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Pl: Heather Aberle COMIRB#: 19-1453

Our Services

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Counseling

We want you to feel comfortable talking to someone about your mental health. Whether it's one-on-one counseling or chatting in one of our group settings, let us find the best services for you.

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Suicide Prevention

We're stronger together. Through trainings, screenings, conversations, and other programs, we can become more connected to help each other through our toughest times. You are not alone.

Discover Lynx Connected

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Outreach

It's our job to help educate, remove stigma, and improve conversations around mental health on our campus. We have several outreach programs available by request for our campus community.

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Friendly Staff

Here at the CU Denver Counseling Center, our staff includes psychologists, psychotherapists, and graduate-level practicum students. We're well-trained and ready to help. Find out a little about us!

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Workshops

We are now offering several new workshops starting this Fall Semester 2021. Feel free to reach out to our main number at 303-315-7270 for more information on how to get started.
DateLocationWorkshop
Sept 29, 2021 from 4-6pmCounseling CenterGetting What you Want in Relationships
October 6, 2021 from 4-6pmCounseling CenterStress Less
October 13, 2021 from 4-6pmCounseling CenterManaging your Mood
October 20, 2021 from 4-6pmCounseling CenterPeace of Mind
October 27, 2021
TBDGetting What you Want in Relationships
November 3, 2021
TBDStress Less
November 10, 2021
TBDManaging your Mood
November 17, 2021
TBDPeace of Mind

 

Student and Community Counseling

CU Denver

Tivoli Student Union

900 Auraria Parkway

#454

Denver, CO 80204


303-315-7270

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