Referring a student in distress
Does the student need immediate assistance?
Yes
A student’s conduct is clearly reckless, disorderly, dangerous or threatening and suggests immediate harm to self or others in the community.
What to do:
- If there is an imminent danger to you, the student or someone else, call 911.
- Report your concerns by filling out a referral form with .
I'm not sure
A student is showing clear signs of distress. You may feel uneasy or concerned after an interaction with a student but aren’t sure what to do or how to help.
What to do:
- Consult with (303-492-2277) orÌý(303-492-7348) on how best to support your student.
No
I’m not concerned for the student’s immediate safety, but they are having significant academic and/or personal issues and could use support.
What to do:
- See our list of campus resources below to connect the student with support on campus.
ÌýÌý ÌýMandatory reporting for staff and faculty
Any sexual misconduct, intimate partner abuse (including dating and domestic violence), stalking, protected-class discrimination or harassment, or related retaliation disclosed to a university employee must be reported to the .
Confidential campus resources are exempt from CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s mandatory reporting policy, including the Office of Victim Assistance (OVA), Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS), Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) and Ombuds.
For questions regarding these issues or the obligation to report, please contact OIEC at 303-492-2127.
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Campus resources
303-492-2277Ìý(24/7 phone suppport)Ìý
Ìý ÌýConfidential resource
303-492-8855 (24/7 phone suppport)Ìý
Ìý ÌýConfidential resource
303-492-7348
303-492-5550
303-492-5101
303-492-6666 (non-emergency line)
Additional resources
Support for students
ÌýÌý​ÌýConfidentialÌýresources
- Academic Advising
- Basic Needs Center:Ìý303-735-9938
- Center for Inclusion and Social Change (CISC):Ìý303-492-0272
- s: 303-492-2277 (24/7)ÌýÌýÌý​
- : 303-492-6666 (non-emergency)
- Dean of Students:Ìý303-492-9048
- Disability Services:Ìý303-492-8671
- Don't Ignore It
- Embedded CounselingÌýÌý
- International Student and Scholar Services:Ìý303-492-8057
- : 303-492-5101
- Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC):Ìý303-492-2127
- : 303-492-8855 (24/7)ÌýÌýÌý​
- Ombuds Office:Ìý303-492-5077ÌýÌýÌý​
- Raimy Clinic:Ìý303-492-5177
- Residence Life: 303-492-7260
- :Ìý303-492-6813ÌýÌýÌý​
- : 303-492-5550
- : 303-492-7348
- Veteran and Military Affairs:Ìý303-492-7322Ìý
SupportÌýfor staff and faculty
ÌýÌý​ÌýConfidentialÌýresources
- Basic Needs Center:Ìý303-735-9938
- Don't Ignore It
- Embedded CounselingÌýÌý
- Faculty and Staff Assistance Program:Ìý303-492-3020ÌýÌý
- Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance:Ìý303-492-2127
- Office of Victim Assistance:Ìý303-492-8855 (24/7 phone support)ÌýÌýÌý​
- Ombuds Office:Ìý303-492-5077ÌýÌýÌý​
- Raimy Clinic:Ìý303-492-5177