Student resources
There are a number of campus resources available to support undergrad and graduate students.
NightRide
Looking for a ride home? Give CU NightRide a try! This student-operated program provides free night-time transportation for all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty.
Naloxone
Naloxone is an FDA-approved medication that can be used to temporarily reverse opioid overdoses. Naloxone is typically administered through a nasal spray, but it also comes in an injectable from.
Narcan is available without a prescription to anyone with their Buff OneCard at the Health Promotions front desk, on the third floor of Wardenburg Health Center. It is also available for purchase from the Apothecary Pharmacy on the main floor of Wardenburg Health Center.
Collegiate Recovery Community (CUCRC)
The CUCRC provides meetings and support groups, recovery-focused housing, events and activities, peer support and more for students in recovery or interested in pursuing recovery from drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, self-harm, other addictions and unwanted behaviors.
Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
CAPS provides a number of services related to substance use, including assessments, brief individual therapy, support for concerned friends and family members, referrals to recovery and other community resources as well as suboxone treatment.
Office of Victim Assistance (OVA)
OVA provides free, confidential counseling, advocacy, information and referrals for all CU community members, including undergrad and graduate students, staff and faculty. They specialize in addressing current and past life-disruptive events, including but not limited to, crime, trauma, gender-based violence, experiences of bias, harassment, discrimination, abuse and violence.
Student Support and Case Management (SSCM)
SSCM provides support to students throughout their college career and helps them achieve their academic and personal goals. SSCM does not solve a student’s problems for them, but helps identify issues and appropriate resources and works collaboratively with the student to develop an action plan. Case managers are trained to answer questions, identify next steps and connect students with appropriate resources related to substance use as well as a range of other support options.
Classes, workshops and presentations
Health and Wellness Services offers a variety of classes, workshops and presentations available to support students as they reflect on their relationship with alcohol and other substance use.
Nicotine cessation coaching
Health Promotion provides free quit kits, nicotine cessation coaching and tips for overcoming cravings. Call 303-492-2937 to schedule an appointment.
The Apothecary Pharmacy at Wardenburg Health Center also has nicotine patches and gum available for sale over-the-counter.
CU Boulder Gold Student Health Insurance Plan
CU Bouler's Anthem Gold Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) provides coverage for substance use, mental health and behavioral health concerns.
WellTrack
WellTrack is a free app that is available to all CU Boulder students. It is designed to help you understand your mental health and to provide you with the help that you need right now.
WellTrack's suite of online tools and courses use aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help students identify, understand, and address issues like stress, resiliency, anxiety and/or depression. WellTrack is a self-guided and interactive way for students to manage their mental well-being.
Kognito
If you’re concerned about someone’s substance use, Kognito is a free tool that can help you practice having difficult conversations that help build resilience, strengthen relationships and create connections with campus resources. Through role-play, users build knowledge and skills around mental health and suicide prevention. Kognito is also designed to support academic performance, student retention, and campus safety.