Health & Safety Resources

CAMPUS RESOURCES

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Health Center at Auraria – Victim Assistance Program | 303-615-9911
Support and resources for survivors of interpersonal violence.

Phoenix Center at Auraria (PCA) | 24/7 Helpline: 303-556-CALL (2255)
Free and confidential assistance to survivors of interpersonal violence. 

CCD Counseling Center | 303-352-6436

CCD Care Team | 303-352-3205

CU Denver Counseling Center | 303-315-7270

CU Denver Care Team | 303-315-7306

MSU Denver Counseling Center | 303-615-9988 

MSU Denver Care Team | Fill out a report online: https://www.msudenver.edu/care/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Alcoholics Anonymous
AA Colorado is a state-wide recovery resource devoted to supporting the men and women of Colorado. AA Colorado helps individuals struggling with alcoholism find the help they need on a local basis. Discover Colorado Alcoholics Anonymous meetings per county or city, and take the next step to overcome alcohol addiction.

The Blue Bench | 303-322-7273
The Blue Bench (formerly RAAP) is metro Denver’s only comprehensive sexual assault prevention and support center. They offer low to no-cost client services including a 24-hour hotline, individual and group therapy and case management.

Colorado Office of Gun Violence Prevention
The Office of Gun Violence Prevention is a new office in CDPHE that will coordinate and promote effective strategies to reduce gun violence in our state. CDPHE is establishing the office now and will update information here as soon as it becomes available.Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
The Colorado State Employee Assistance Program is a free resource to all state employees. Call 303-866-4314 or complete their on-line form to request mental health counseling, leader consultation, critical incident response, mediation, or webinar and facilitation services. 

Colorado Crisis Services | Help is available 24/7/365, call 1-844-493-8255
All calls are connected to a mental health professional, who will provide immediate support and connections to further resources. You can also begin a text conversation at any time by texting TALK to 38255.

Denver Police Department Victim Assistance Unit (VAU) | 720-913-6035
The Victim Assistance Unit provides crisis intervention services, support, information and advocacy to victims, witnesses and family members in the event of criminal victimization or in certain instances of non-criminal stark misfortune. 

Colorado AA Resources
Did you know that over 14 million adults in the United States have an alcohol use disorder? That’s about 5.8% of the population. This website provides valuable resources for people at any stage of their recovery journey, along with a local AA meeting directory.

National Council for Behavioral Health
How to Manage Trauma »

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network »
Guidance for teachers on how they can engage with their students following a traumatic event »

SAMHSA 
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
Find Treatment »
Tips for Survivors of Traumatic Events »
Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event »

Safe Storage of Firearms
Colorado passed a law in 2021 requiring that firearms be responsibly and securely stored when they are not in use to prevent access by unsupervised juveniles and other unauthorized users. Unlawful storage of a firearm is a class 2 misdemeanor.
Learn more »