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.
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.
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.
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.
Hunger Free Colorado
This website provides resources and food banks across Colorado.
The Food Bank of the Rockies
Food Bank of the Rockies has multiple locations and hours.
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.
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.
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
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.
Headspace
A mindfulness and meditation app to help you manage stress, stay focused, and boost compassion. Sign up using your CU Denver student email.
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.
You@CUDenver
24/7 digital resource connector, supporting you in coping with the very real impacts of COVID-19.
Colorado Crisis Services
24/7 confidential mental health support hotline. Call 1-844-493-8255 or text "TALK" to 38255.
Mental Health Plan
We are a campus community that values, supports, and transforms the mental well-being of all students.
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.
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.
You Can Help a Friend
Learn how to support a friend or peer who may be struggling with mental health or substance use issues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CARE Team
Worried about a student? Campus Assessment, Response & Evaluation can help.
Active Harmer
Log into your UCDAccess student portal. Click training, click start Skillsoft, and search for the training, CU: Active Shooter Awareness.
Case Management
Case Management serves the campus and struggling students.
Auraria Campus Police
Learn the best ways to reach the Auraria Campus Police Department.
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.
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.
Wellness Coaching
You can't always go it alone. That's why we offer one-on-one support for your wellness journey.
Wellness Wednesdays
Every month, CU Denver shares tips and tricks on how to live a healthier and happier life.
Lynx Central
CU Denver
Student Commons Building
1201 Larimer Street
#1107
Denver, CO 80204
303-315-5969
