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Trauma
Experiencing a traumatic event may lead to distress and disruption. People may go through a wide range of common responses after these events. There is no one way to respond to trauma and impact can vary from person to person. OVA advocate counselors can help people learn more about, process, and cope with the range of common ways people respond after traumatic events. For more infomation and resources on the impact of trauma, click here.
To contact OVA to ask quetions or schedule an appointment, see OVA's for the various ways to connect with free and confidential services. The below information may be helpful for people who want to know more before or after connecting with OVA staff.
Reporting Options
If you, a friend, or loved one have experienced an assault, experiences of bias, crime, discrimination, harassment, intimate partner abuse, sexual assault or stalking, the victim/survivor/impacted party has rights and options. OVA is available to discuss reporting options and what to expect in a process to assist the survivor in making an informed decision that they decide is best for them. For more information on reporting options click here. OVA is not the office that investigates or adjudicates cases. OVA's victim advocate counselors are staff who are informed about the different reproting options and are a resource to help survivors explore their options if they would like. For more details on our confidentiality please visit the About OVA's page, and read the confidentiality section.
A person does NOT have to report their experience to another office to utilize OVA's confidential advocacy and counseling services.
OVA Topic Areas
Includes protected class harassment and discrimination
Includes dating violence and domestic violence
Hazing does not have to include physical assault
Campus and Community Resources
- In addition to the support services provided by the Office of Victim Assistance (OVA), other CU departments and Boulder community organizations may be able to provide help and guidance when dealing with various traumatic event. Click here for a list of additional resources. OVA staff is also avilable to help you navigate these on and off campus resources.
- WellTrack- 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.
- If you are needing/wanting longer-term counseling services (since OVA's trauma focused counseling services are short-term) or if you are no longer affiliated with CU Boulder you can also explore to get connected with a clinical provider in your area, this includes psychiatrists, socials workers, professional counselors and psychologists.
- Academic LiveCare free telehealth services to CU Boulder students and employees. A free telehealth platform that allows students, staff and faculty to schedule and attend mental health and medical appointments from home, the office or wherever you are on the go. A third-party vendor and this service is free regardless of your health insurance plan. How to sign up: /health/academiclivecare
Colorado Victim Rights Information
- The Victim Rights Act (VRA) in Colorado ensures that crime victims are treated with fairness, respect, dignity and that they are free from intimidation, harassment, and abuse. For more information, visit the .
- CU Police information on crime victim rights.