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Seven Dimensions of Wellness

Health & Wellness

Choose wellness, choose CU Denver.

Wellness is a priority for us. The Health and Wellness area is dedicated to providing an exceptional and holistic wellness experience for all CU Denver students.

Using the 7 Dimensions of Wellness, we strive to provide a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and accessible environment. We have fun and take pride in supporting students on their wellness journey through graduation!

Come play, learn, and grow with us! You can start your journey by logging into YOU@CUDenver and creating a profile. From there you can set goals, get personalized tips, and access resources to help create your ideal student experience.

For CU Denver students seeking assistance for mental health, emergency food or housing, and emergency financial assistance, please view the CU Denver Student Resources Guide for additional information and resources. 

September is Suicide Awareness Month

Take this free training course to learn how to identify signs of stress, what you can do to help, how to take action and resources for where you can go.

You Can Help a Friend

Food Resources

Lynx Mobile Food Pantry

Available 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month until no longer needed. The pantry will be parked at the Walnut Lot, West 4th Street, located across from the Lynx Crossing Residence Hall, formerly known as Campus Village. Walnut Lot is next to the Auraria West station by light rail and close to Auraria Parkway & 7th by bus. You can drive or walk up.

Find Food Assistance Options

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

SNAP is a food assistance program in Colorado, that provides assistance benefits as part of a federal nutrition program to help low-income households purchase food.

Get Help Paying for Food

Colorado Peak

This website is a fast and easy way to access benefit information and apply for medical, food, cash and early childhood assistance programs.

Apply for Public Assistance

Hunger Free Colorado

This website provides resources and food banks across Colorado.

Locate Colorado Food Banks

The Food Bank of the Rockies

Food Bank of the Rockies has multiple locations and hours.

Find Food Bank of the Rockies Near You

Mental Health Resources

Depression, anxiety, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Mental health issues can stand between you and your goals, but they don’t have to. As a student, you have access to support and treatment for your mental health, so you can move full-speed ahead with your life and your dreams.

Health Center at Auraria

Medical professional and counselors are available. Contact 303-615-9999 and indicate that you would like to schedule a "Coronavirus Consultation". There will be no charge.

Contact the Health Center

Counseling Center

The Counseling Center provides remote counseling services. Mental health services will be available via telehealth/online video calls from 9-5pm. Call 303-315-7270 for information.

Connect With Mental Health Counselors

Phoenix Center

Free and confidential resources and assistance to survivors of interpersonal violence, as well as their friends, families, and concerned others. 303-556-2255

Reach Out About Interpersonal Violence

Nod

Feeling lonely? Nod is an app to help you build social connections and it’s free for CU Denver students. Download Nod in the app store now to get started.

Build Social Connections

Headspace

A mindfulness and meditation app to help you manage stress, stay focused, and boost compassion. Sign up using your CU Denver student email.

Become Mindful

Suicide Prevention

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, including suicide prevention and crisis resources for you or a loved one.

Talk About Suicide

You@CUDenver

24/7 digital resource connector, supporting you in coping with the very real impacts of COVID-19.

Explore Digital Support Resources

Colorado Crisis Services

24/7 confidential mental health support hotline. Call 1-844-493-8255 or text "TALK" to 38255.

Get Help During a Crisis

Mental Health Plan

We are a campus community that values, supports, and transforms the mental well-being of all students.

See the CU Denver Mental Health Plan

Mental Health Trainings

Mental Health First Aid

Just as CPR helps you assist someone having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis.

Help Others in Crisis

LynxConnected

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. We aim to change this together. Our students, faculty, staff and, community members are not statistics or numbers.

Request Suicide Prevention Training

You Can Help a Friend​

Learn how to support a friend or peer who may be struggling with mental health or substance use issues.

Become a Supportive Friend

You Can Help a Student

Take this staff and faculty training course which offers basic skills for identifying and referring students for mental health help and support.

Help a Student

Safety & Support

We all want to feel safe here, so we can focus on the real reasons we’re here— to study, learn, and grow. That’s why CU Denver Lynx look out for each other. If you have a safety concern for yourself or someone else, you can get help through these services.

Office of Equity

The Office of Equity strives to stop, prevent, and remedy discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and any related retaliation.

Reach Out to the Office of Equity

Dean of Students

The Dean of Students Office supports the CU Denver community by advocating for students, addressing concerns, and promoting wellness and accountability. We encourage all initiatives that strengthen our campus and community.

Meet the Dean of Students

Loving Lynx

Loving Lynx is an emergency funding resource available to CU Denver students dealing with unanticipated events including accidents, medical or dental emergencies, natural disasters, or a need for temporary housing.

Apply for Emergency Aid

CARE Team

Worried about a student? Campus Assessment, Response & Evaluation can help.

Submit a Concern About a Student

Student Conduct

Review the CU Denver Student Code of Conduct.

Know the Code of Conduct

Active Harmer

Log into your UCDAccess student portal. Click training, click start Skillsoft, and search for the training, CU: Active Shooter Awareness.

Watch the "Run, Hide, Fight" Video

Case Management

Case Management serves the campus and struggling students.

Get Support for Struggling Students

Auraria Campus Police

Learn the best ways to reach the Auraria Campus Police Department.

Connect with Auraria Campus Police

Take Action

Active Minds

We're dedicated to saving lives and to building stronger families and communities. Through education, research, advocacy, and a focus on students and young adults ages 14–25, Active Minds is opening up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued in the United States.

Join the Active Minds Chapter

Don’t let your personal wellness keep you from being the best student you can be. If you need a little extra support, there are services and people here to help.

Wellness

Wellness & Recreation

Find virtual wellness programs, a core challenge, sports as well as additional services.

Support Your Well-Being

Wellness Coaching

You can't always go it alone. That's why we offer one-on-one support for your wellness journey.

Find Wellness Coaches

Wellness Wednesdays

Every month, CU Denver shares tips and tricks on how to live a healthier and happier life.

Get Health Tips

Lynx Central

CU Denver
Student Commons Building

1201 Larimer Street

#1107

Denver, CO 80204

Lynx.Central@ucdenver.edu

303-315-5969

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