To assist students and employees in navigating times of change and to support wellbeing in general MSU Denver has compiled a list of campus and community resources. These offerings are intended to provide emotional, professional and practical support.
Employees are encouraged to share resources with students as appropriate.
Employees*
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Anthem LiveHealth Online Psychiatry Visit a board-certified psychiatrist to help manage medications. This resource outlines the benefits of the free LiveHealth Online Psychiatry services and how to get started. * Full-time faculty, professional staff | Contact: Amanda Berry Access the resource |
Behavioral Health Resource Guide Along with inpatient and outpatient benefits, MSU Denver employees* have full access to behavioral-health resources. See this quick, easy resource for finding community support, understanding your Anthem/CHEIBA behavioral-health benefits and programs and learning about counseling, referrals and more provided through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP). *Full-time faculty, professional staff | Contact: Amanda Berry Access the resource |
BeneCenter Source of information regarding the wide variety of benefits available to most MSU Denver employees (specifically employees who are benefits-eligible and participating in the Colorado Higher Education Insurance Benefits. Alliance). *Full-time faculty, professional staff | Contact: Amanda Berry Login information is directly under the “Welcome to Your Employee Benefits” portal. Username: cheiba Password: msudenver Behavioral-health resources are under the “Medical and Prescription Information” tab. Visit the site |
Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) Free resource to state employees to request mental health counseling, leader consultation, critical incident response, mediation, or webinar and facilitation services. *Full-time faculty, professional staff, classified staff, affiliate faculty, hourly | Request an appointment through the online portal |
| Meru Health An online mental-health care provider helping to improve mental health long-term by treating anxiety, depression and burnout. *Full-time faculty, professional staff | Contact: Amanda Berry The entire program is conveniently accessible via smartphone and is 100% confidential. The 12-week program includes daily text support from a licensed therapist, a biofeedback device, anonymous peer and psychiatrist support, mindfulness practices and habit-changing activities for sleep, nutrition and more. Learn more |
Resource Advisor Resource Advisor is a member-assistance program that’s included with employees’ life and/or disability benefit. Counselors can provide resources and services to support you and your household family members with managing stress, anxiety, depression, illness, relationship or family issues, finding childcare, parenting and more. Resources are available by phone, in person and via video chat. *Full-time faculty, professional staff | Contact: Amanda Berry Learn more |
Staff Alternative Work Arrangements (AWA) Toolkit Guidance for MSU Denver employees and supervisors as they implement alternative work arrangements. *Professional staff, classified staff, hourly | Contact: Human Resources Access the resource |
State of Colorado Employee Benefits Source of information regarding the wide variety of benefits available to classified staff. *Classified staff | Contact: Amanda Berry Visit the site |
University Ombuds Team A confidential, off-the-record space where faculty and staff members, administrators and student-employees can share concerns, explore possible next steps toward resolution and become better equipped to move forward productively. | Contact: LaCrisia “Cris” Gilbert and Michael Stephens Learn more |
Employees and students
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| Campus Recreation Opportunities to engage in physical and social wellness domains; maintaining a healthy body through exercise and social relationships. | Stop by PE Room 108 for information on club sports, intramural sports and Campus Recreation. Open M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The Fitness Center is open M-Th 7 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Contact: Steve Zeeh Learn more |
Civic Guide Connect to resources and guidance around productive civic engagement and campus activities. | Contact: Andrea Smith and David Fine Learn more |
| Office of Equal Opportunity Questions, concerns or complaints about discrimination and Title IX and University trainings. | The MSU Denver Office of Equal Opportunity is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. OEO is not an emergency-response office. Learn more |
Outreach Programs at Health Center at Auraria In addition to medical and mental health services, HCA offers outreach programs including Cooking With Purpose, yoga, Zumba, Pilates and numerous training options. | Contact: Fill out a statement of interest or contact Elise Krumholz. Learn more |
The Phoenix Center at Auraria The Phoenix Center at Auraria’s mission is to provide education and comprehensive victim service to ensure that survivors can access their particular healing journey, work to mitigate the impact of interpersonal violence on their pursuit of goals, and create a trauma-informed and prevention focused campus environment. | Learn more |
Statement on Free Expression and Inquiry Affirming the University’s commitment to academic freedom, respectful dialogue, and inclusive excellence, this statement outlines core values supporting open inquiry and free expression within a diverse campus community. | Contact: David Fine Learn more |
Students
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Access Center The Access Center partners with students who experience any type of disability (mental health, chronic health, physical, sensory and/or neurological) or temporary impairment (concussion, broken wrist, pregnancy, etc.) to provide needed accommodations and support to ensure equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic abilities and receive equal access and inclusion to all the University’s programs, activities and services. | The center’s team can be visited in person (Modular 1 Building, 633 Curtis St.), by phone at 303-615-0200 or via email at [email protected]. Virtual appointments are available. Normal operational hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact: Greg Sullivan Learn more |
Conduct Reporting Reporting violations of the student or academic codes of conduct. | Report incidents online |
| Counseling Center Providing additional clinicians to staff fast, in-the-moment mental health support for students during election week. | Call and schedule a time at 303-615-9988 or drop by Tivoli Room 651 from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. to connect with a clinician without an appointment. Contact: Randal Boldt Learn more |
Restorative Justice Coalition The Restorative Justice Coalition is dedicated to exploring restorative practices as a response to conflict and harm that occurs at MSU Denver. The Dean of Students Office is working alongside staff, students, faculty and our MSU Denver community to share their knowledge and experiences to collectively envision restorative justice at MSU Denver. | Contact: Fill out a statement of interest or contact Elise Krumholz Learn more |
Student Care Center The Care Center houses MSU Denver’s case-management services. | Report online |
Student Conflict Resolution Services Student Conflict Resolution Services (SCRS) provides a variety of programs and services to support students experiencing conflict in individual or group settings and through skill-building and facilitation support. | Meetings can occur over Microsoft Teams, in person, or on the phone. Students can also reach SCRS over email. Contact: Elise Krumholz Learn more |
