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Mental Health and Well-Being Resources for Students


Note: CSU Health Network is partially funded by CSU student fees, and most services are available for fee-paying CSU-Fort Collins students only.  For more information, visit our eligibility, fees, and service charges page.

If you are a CSU student experiencing a mental health crisis, please call (970) 491-6053 to speak with a crisis counselor.

Crisis resources are also available to all members of the community through Colorado Crisis Services at 844-493-8255 or texting “TALK” to 38255. Dial 988 anytime to access the National Suicide Prevention Line. For additional information: https://health.colostate.edu/crisis-care/

Online 24/7 Tools

  • YOU@CSU – Explore campus resources, and find personalized tips and tools for everything from your mental and physical health, academics to friendships and finding balance. Login at you.colostate.edu or through RAMweb.
  • SilverCloud Health– Self-guided online modules based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you enhance your well-being; manage stress, anxiety, social anxiety, depression; improve your sleep; boost your body image; and more. 
  • Nod App – Strengthen Social Connections –A free app that offers ideas for building and strengthening social connections. Using evidence-based practices, the app reminds us of the small things we can do to create positive moments for ourselves and the people we care about.

Skill-Building Workshops

Available for students only, at no additional charge.  Many students participate in skill-building workshops to build knowledge and increase coping skills in certain areas of their lives.

Whether you want to overcome challenges, improve relationships, connect with others, improve sleep or learn how to manage stress, anxiety or depression, there is a place for you.

Registration is required.  If you are interested in participating in a CSU Health Network Workshop, please call (970) 491-6053.

See full line-up of workshops including descriptions, dates and times on the Skill-Building Workshops page.

Therapy Groups

Theme therapy groups help students connect with others who share common experiences, identities and concerns.  Therapy groups are powerful tools for growth and change.  Many students participate in our large group program each semester, and CSU Health Network has one of the largest group programs in the country.

  • See full line-up, including descriptions, dates and times, on the Therapy Groups webpage.
  • An advanced screening or referral is required for any student interested in attending therapy groups.  For more information, please call (970) 491-6053.

Interpersonal Process Groups– a safe, supportive space to explore your feelings, connect with others, and practice new behaviors that can ultimately lead to more fulfilling relationships.

Multicultural Resources

  • Multicultural Counseling Services – Designed for students who have been historically underrepresented and aims to reduce barriers for you to access and navigate Counseling Services. The webpage features a list of identity-specific services and resources that can support your emotional health and overall wellness, including Multicultural Counseling Drop-In Hours, Identity Based Group Counseling, Peer Support Identity Groups and information about the Multicultural Counseling Team and Student Office Liaisons. Visit Multicultural Counseling Services for more information.
  • LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care– The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care Team at CSU Health Network is a multidisciplinary team committed to providing comprehensive gender-affirming care for transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender-questioning students at Colorado State University.
  • Mental Health Musings Podcast– Mental health can be a complex and daunting topic for folx. From navigating what resources are available to what will work best for oneself, it’s not easy. Join CSU Health Network staff as they share their own personal mental health journey, discuss different mental health topics and explain what’s available at CSU to help you with your mental health and well-being. If you’re someone who doesn’t know what’s available on CSU’s campus for mental health and well-being or unsure with how to begin your own self-help journey, this show is for you.

One-on-One Services

  • Mental Health Services – A small portion of your student fees helps pay for a wide range of mental health support resources, including crisis services, groups, workshops, and brief individual therapy.
    • If you would like to meet with a counselor, your first step is to come to Counseling Services on the 3rd floor of the CSU Health and Medical Center during drop-in hours:
      • Mondays: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
      • Tuesdays: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
      • Wednesdays: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
      • Thursdays: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
      • Fridays: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    • Visit About Mental Health Services for more information and learn more about what to expect at a Counseling Services appointment
      • Consider using your health insurance benefits to seek individual therapy in the local community. Most health insurance carriers have a phone number (usually found on the back of your insurance card) or online portal to help you find a local provider that works with your insurance plan.
      • Connections is a free local service that can help you connect to mental health services in the community, including services that work with your health insurance plan. Call 970-221-5551 to get started.
  • Psychiatry Services and Medication Management – Specialized psychiatry clinicians and experienced primary care providers provide initial diagnostic evaluations and ongoing medication management for a wide range of mental illnesses. If counselors or medical providers identify a student with an urgent need for psychiatric care, psychiatrists offer urgent consultations to assure timely access to a higher level of mental health care. Learn more at health.colostate.edu/psychiatry
  • Medical Services– Your physical health is a major factor in your overall well-being. Students can access primary care, dental, optometry, physical therapy services and more through CSU Health Network.
  • Drugs, Alcohol and You (DAY) Programs – Students who are concerned about their substance use (including alcohol, cannabis and/or other drugs) can engage with DAY Programs for individual appointments, workshops and other services. Learn more at the DAY Programs webpage or call (970) 491-4693 for more information.
  • Nutrition Services – Services and referrals available to support a variety student health conditions and needs, as well as resources for those experiencing food insecurity.
  • Nicotine CessationStudents who are thinking about or are ready to quit or reduce their vaping, smoking, nicotine use can meet one-on-one with a provider who specializes in nicotine cessation. Call the CSU Health Network Drugs, Alcohol and You Programs at (970) 491-4693 to make an appointment.

Substance Use Support

  • Drugs, Alcohol and You (DAY) Programs – Students who are concerned about their substance use (including alcohol, cannabis and/or other drugs) can engage with DAY Programs for individual appointments, workshops and other services. Learn more at the DAY Programs webpage or call (970) 491-4693 for more information.
  • Impact Feedback Online Screening – Get confidential, personalized feedback about your current substance use.
  • Tobacco CessationStudents who are thinking about or are ready to quit vaping, smoking or using tobacco can meet one-on-one with a professional health coach who specializes in tobacco cessation. Call (970) 491-7121 to make an appointment.
  • Ram Recovery CommunityAn inclusive student-run community designed to support students on all paths and in all phases of recovery, including substance use disorders, eating disorders, and other mental health disorders.
  • Narcan and Fentanyl Testing Strips

Education and Self-Care

  • Outreach Presentations– Covering a variety of topics including stress management, mindfulness, well-being, sexual health, sleep, alcohol and other drugs and more, facilitated by Health Education and Prevention Services (HEPS) staff, CREWS Peer Education team and/or others. View session descriptions and submit an online request on the “Presentation Training Request” page.
  • Ram Recovery CommunityAn inclusive student-run community designed to support students on all paths and in all phases of recovery, including substance use disorders, eating disorders, and other mental health disorders.
  • Rams Fail Forward – Recovering and learning from failure is important to success. Take the Rams Fail Forward pledge and learn more about how to bounce back from failure on the Rams Fail Forward webpage.
  • Financial Wellness Education – The Canvas Financial Wellness online modules will boost your financial know-how and help you learn to manage your money in college and beyond. Topics include understanding student loan debt, using credit cards responsibly, sticking to a budget, and more.
  • Still Point Reflection Space– The Still Point Reflection Space is a nourishing, inclusive environment for CSU faculty, staff and students from all backgrounds and cultures. This is a space that can be used to proritize your well-being and self-care. A place to relax, pray, meditate and reflect. You can reserve sometime in the relaxation pod and/or check out for use in the space Heart Math, biofeedback/stress reduction devices. Located on the first floor of the CSU Health and Medical Center, the Still Point Reflection Space is open during normal CSU Health Network business hours. 
  • Sexual Health Supplies 

Mental Health and Well-Being Resources for CSU Faculty and Staff

Learn more about additional mental health and well-being resources for CSU faculty and staff: