11 wellness programs for staff and faculty
Health and Wellness Services is committed to improving the health and well-being of all CU Boulder staff and faculty. Here are some resources and programs to take advantage of on campus!
1. Group fitness
The Rec Center offers free and for all staff and faculty starting in January 2025. These classes are designed for all levels of fitness and ability. No membership is required, but participants must register in advance.
2. Wellness workshops
Staff and faculty can attend a wide range of free wellness workshops covering everything from home improvement and mindfulness to support groups and healthcare information. Programs require registration and are open to all employees.
3. Counseling services
All CU Boulder staff and faculty can access free, short-term mental health counseling through the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP). In addition to one-on-one counseling, FSAP can also provide relationship and family counseling. All services are confidential, and employees do not need to use sick leave or paid time off (PTO) to take advantage of services.
4. Rec center memberships
Take advantage of all the Rec Centers on campus have to offer by signing up for a faculty and staff membership. Not sure if you want to become a member? Sign up for a one-month trial membership for $25 for access to both recreation facilities and free group fitness classes. You can also purchase a Sunrise Pass that provides access to the Rec Center from 6 a.m. to noon for only $25 per month.
Staff and faculty enrolled in one of CU’s healthcare plans can also earn cash through the , which can help offset membership fees.
5. Massage and acupuncture
Medical Services provides massage and acupuncture services for all staff and faculty.
Medical Services has a team of certified massage therapists and acupuncturists available to help you improve relaxation, stress, sports recovery, circulation and muscle spasms. Massages are available to staff and faculty members for $60 per 45-minute session.
Medical Services also has a team of acupuncturists that can address a number of issues related to stress, joint or muscle pain, fatigue and sleep issues, headaches and more. Individual acupuncture is available for $60 per 60-minute session, or you can join a free group session at the Collegiate Recovery Community twice per month.
6. WorkWell Connect
Powered by Wellable, the WorkWell Connect app allows staff and faculty to access a variety of free online services, including live health coaching, on-demand fitness, meditation and mindfulness classes, recipes, stories for sleep and more. The best part? You can earn Wellable points to unlock rewards and prizes.
7. Professional development
Health and Wellness Services offers a variety of training opportunities to help staff and faculty support themselves and students through mental health challenges, wellness practices and more. As part of these training options, staff and faculty have the opportunity to earn a non-degree certificate for participating in the Supporting Student Resiliency series or to become Mental Health First Aid certified.
8. On-campus pharmacy
Did you know you can fill prescriptions and pick up over-the-counter products right here on campus? The Apothecary Pharmacy in Wardenburg Health Center accepts most major health insurance plans, including all of the CU employee health plans.
9. Nicotine cessation coaching
Health Promotion provides information about nicotine, free quit kits, and tips for staff and faculty to overcome nicotine 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.
10. Trauma-specific counseling and support
The Office of Victim Assistance (OVA) provides free and confidential consultation, support, advocacy (information on one’s rights and options as well as resource navigation) and short-term, trauma-specific counseling services for students, grad students, faculty and staff who have experienced and/or witnessed recent or past traumatic, disturbing or life-disruptive event. They are familiar with a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, sexual assault, harassment, discrimination, microaggressions, identity-based trauma, abuse, intimate partner abuse, stalking, crime and more. All services are confidential, and employees do not need to use sick leave or paid time off (PTO) to take advantage of services.
11. Free recovery support meetings
The CU Collegiate Recovery Community (CUCRC) provides support and connection for students, faculty and staff in recovery or seeking recovery from a wide range of behaviors. The CUCRC hosts free weekly support meetings that are available to staff and faculty members in person and online, including Acudetox. This meeting is led by a certified acupuncturist who applies the nationally recognized NADA protocol to help treat addiction, PTSD and trauma.