Health & Wellness for LGBTQ+ Students

Here at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ we’re dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our gender-diverse community. Our campus has been recognized nationally for our care and support of LGBTQ+ students, staff and faculty. 

Learn about the Transcare Team

Services 

Explore the departments and services we provide.

Medical Services

Our medical teams provide inclusive care for students, including insurance coverage for transitioning, hormone therapy, preventative care and sexual and reproductive health services.

Pride Office

The Pride Office helps provide a sense of belonging and community for LGBTQ+ students, staff and faculty on campus. Their office offers a variety of community events and support services. 

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) 

CAPS provides a variety of mental health services for LGBTQ+ students, including LGBTQ-specific groups, letters of support and identify-affirming care. 

Office of Victim Assistance (OVA)

OVA provides free and confidential consultation, advocacy and short-term trauma counseling for students, staff and faculty who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic, disturbing or life-disrupting event. 

Campus Resources

Learn more about campus resources that can help you connect with supportive communities, update your university records and more.

Health Equity Index: Top Performer (2024)

The Human Rights Campaign’s bi-annual Healthcare Equality Index scored the CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Transcare team among the country’s top performers in 2024, with a perfect score of 100/100. 

Learn more about our HEI rating

Health Equity Index: Top Performer (2022)

The Human Rights Campaign’s bi-annual Healthcare Equality Index scored the CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Transcare team among the country’s top performers in 2022, with a nearly perfect score of 95/100.

Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities (2022)

Campus Pride ranked CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ among the top 5 most LGBTQ-friendly campuses of the western states. 

Joanne Arnold Courage and Commitment Award (2020)

The Transcare team was awarded CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s Joanne Arnold Courage and Commitment award. This award is given to those who have undertaken projects to benefit the LGBTQ community at the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. 

CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Inclusive Excellence Award Nomination (2018)

The Transcare team was nominated for CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s Inclusive Excellence award in 2018. This award is intended to recognize teams who have successfully and effectively worked to promote the principles of making excellence inclusive in teaching, leadership, program management, committee participation, inclusion or community engagement.