As we continue to adjust to impacts from the global coronavirus pandemic, our campus community is coming together to support students with the Buffs Together campaign. Find out about available support and resources听below.
Student Emergency Fund
罢丑别听Student Emergency Fund provides direct financial assistance to students who have lost wages so they can pay bills, secure remote-learning technology, and听access to food and health care.
Emergency funding is provided in the form of a one-time grant, which does not need to be repaid. The value of the grant will be based on the needs of each student, but typically does not exceed $500.听Learn more about how to apply to the Student Emergency Fund.
Food assistance
For additional support in finding access to food, check out these resources:
- Campus food assistance resources
- Community resources in the counties of Boulder and Broomfield
- Colorado state and national food assistance resources
Additional resources
If you鈥檙e struggling, here are some other resources that can help:
- Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) is providing virtual drop-in and individual counseling services for all undergrad and graduate students. They will also be offering workshops and groups soon. Call 303-492-2277 to make an appointment or talk with a counselor. Students can also connect with local counseling resources in their area through.听
- Health Promotion is providing free virtual Peer Wellness Coaching to students. Through this program, students can virtually connect with a trained peer wellness coach to set and achieve goals, identify resources and make meaningful changes in their lives.听
- SilverCloud is a free online mental health resource for CU Boulder students, staff and faculty. Explore information, tips and interactive activities for stress, anxiety or depression.听
- Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. CU Boulder鈥檚听#BeThe1To suicide prevention campaign seeks to equip students, staff, faculty, families and community members with information and resources to recognize and respond to suicide ideation and mental health crises.
- at CU Boulder provides free and confidential information, consultations, support, advocacy and short-term counseling services for students, staff and faculty who have experienced a traumatic, disturbing or life-disrupting event. Please call 303-492-8855. OVA is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After hours support is also available at 303-492-8855, press menu option 2.
Remember, CU Boulder is more than a place. It is a worldwide community of Buffs. And when that community is in need, we all come together to lend a hand. We鈥檙e facing the global coronavirus pandemic as a community: We are all Buffs Together.
