Faculty & Staff Resources

February 16th Incident Response Faculty & Staff Forum

In-Person Resources

Veterans' Health and Trauma Clinic (VHTC)

The VHTC is on the 3rd floor of the Lane Center. Please call or visit their website to make an appointment. Please note that anyone, non-military or military-affiliated, is welcome at the VHTC.

Phone: (719) 255-8003

VHTC Website
El Pomar Center

24/7 Resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing:

  • Thoughts of suicide
    Mental health or substance use crisis
    Any other kind of mental health or emotion distress

Visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Website


Colorado Crisis Services

Call (844) 493-8255 or text talk to 38255

Colorado Crisis Services Website


My Resilience Help

This online support system is here to lend a helping hand as you navigate the aftermath of traumatic events. 

Visit the My Resilience Help website to learn more.

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Community Resource Partners

Cottonwood Creek Wellness Center

Cottonwood Creek Wellness Center is providing up to 5 sessions of counseling free of charge to faculty and staff, then transitioning into insurance billing. To learn more, please visit their website.


Anschutz Department of Psychiatry

The Anschutz Department of Psychiatry is providing one free session of counseling to faculty and staff, followed by 2 sessions covered by insurance billing. To learn more, please call (303) 724-1000.

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Veteran Resources

Mt Carmel Veteran Service Center

Behavioral Health and Wellness, Supportive Services, Connection to Community Resources for Veterans, Military Members, and their Families 


Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic

Mental Health Support for Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families 


Veteran Crisis Line

El Paso County Veteran Services

Help with Any VA Benefits, Services, and Community Resources 


US Department of Veterans Affairs – Mental Health 
Cottonwood Creek Wellness Center

Cottonwood Creek Wellness Center is providing up to 5 sessions of counseling free of charge to faculty and staff, then transitioning into insurance billing. To learn more, please visit their website.


Anschutz Department of Psychiatry

The Anschutz Department of Psychiatry is providing one free session of counseling to faculty and staff, followed by 2 sessions covered by insurance billing. To learn more, please call (303) 724-1000.

Reference Information & Learning

UCCS Red Folder

Red Folder resources to help recognize, respond, and refer distressed students.

Resilience in Action

The Greater Resilience Information Toolkit (GRIT) is a free online self-guided resilience training with the goal of building our collective strength.

Time Off Benefits & Resources

Sick Leave

If the employee has sick leave available, it may be used in the following circumstances:    

  • When the employee has a mental illness or a physical illness or injury (not covered by workers’ compensation), or health condition; needs a medical diagnosis, care, or treatment related to such illness, injury, or condition; or needs to obtain preventive medical care.
  • When the employee needs to care for a family member who has a mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition; needs a medical diagnosis, care, or treatment related to such illness, injury, or condition; or needs to obtain preventive medical care.
Sick Leave

FAMLI

Employees who may need more than a few days off through available sick leave or need intermittent time off for ongoing care may consider requesting CU’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program.

FAMLI

Support & Processing Group

12-Week Clinical Group for UCCS Faculty & Staff

Join Justin Lincoln, PsyD and Shannon Everett, MA, LPC with the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience for a 12-week trauma support and processing group for UCCS Faculty and Staff. Each session will cover a topic and how it relates to complicated grief and resiliency: grief, trauma in the body, processing, self-care, psychological safety, mental health, healthy habits, coping skills, etc.

Upcoming Events

Support Group

Date: Begins March 11, 2024 (ongoing)
Time: 5 - 6 pm
Location: Lane Center, 4th Floor

Past Events

Social Space

Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Student Life Lounge

Play games, color, eat pizza, and be with fellow students. Light breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided.

Community Space

Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 9 am – 1 pm
Location: University Center

Community space for students, staff, and faculty to gather and be in community. Campus resources, DEI staff, and C.A.R.E. team members are here to provide support. 

Gathering Space

Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 9 am – 1 pm
Location: MOSAIC Lounge

Another space to be surrounded by resources and community.

Healing Circle

Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 10 – 11:30 am
Location: Berger Hall

The Division of DEI will be hosting a healing circle in Berger Hall. This is a group space for the campus to come together in solidarity, share thoughts and emotions, and create a space to mourn and heal together.

Therapy Dogs

Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 1 – 2 pm
Location: Student Life Lounge

Pet, cuddle, and receive some love from our furry friends.

Solidarity Walk

Date: February 19, 2024
Time: 2 – 3 pm
Location: Roaring Fork to El Pomar Plaza

We're encouraging everyone to wear UCCS gear. We will begin in front of the Roaring Fork dining hall and walk to the Mountain Lion Statue in the El Pomar plaza.

Campus shuttles will be operating to take participants from UC to Roaring Fork for those who wish to participate in the walk. Parking at UCCS on Monday will be free to all. There will be a heightened police presence on campus.