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Crisis Care

If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:

Call 9-8-8

Colorado Crisis Services:

Call (970) 494-4200 or (844) 493-TALK (8255)   

Text TALK to 38255

These both are 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotlines available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Note: If calling from a Colorado phone number, your call will be automatically routed to the Colorado Crisis Services call center. For out-of-state numbers, your 9-8-8 call will go to your home state. Anyone is welcome to use the Colorado Crisis Services.

Crisis Resources for Students

CSU Mental Health Crisis Intervention: (970) 491-6053

Whether you are experiencing a situational problem, an immediate crisis, or have a longstanding mental health concern, CSU Health Network is here to help. 

Identity-Based Crisis Resources

Trevor Project – LGBTQ Youth Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call (866) 488-7386 or Text 678-678

The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. They have established the Trevor Lifeline that you can call and to speak with a trained volunteer with specific sensitivity to LGBTQ issues.

Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860

Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by transgender identifying people for transgender and questioning peers. Call if you need someone transgender identifying to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re transgender.

Veteran Crisis Line: Call 988 or (800) 273-8255 and then press 1 or Text 838255

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline and online chat. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.

National Grad Crisis Line (for graduate students): Call 877-GRADHLP or (877) 472-3457

The National Grad Crisis Line provides students with access 24/7 to a trained counselor who understands the unique challenges facing grads. 

Mental Health Non-Emergency Resources

Tell Someone: (970) 491-1350 or report online 

Student-Specific Resources

CSU Health Network offers a variety of resources to support your mental health and well-being.  Select the link above to learn more.

Staff-Specific Resources

Employee Assistance Program

Consult with on-site Employee Health and Well-being Coordinator and/or consult with 3rd party benefits provider ComPsych/Guidance Resources. Reach out to to explore mental health needs for you or your household members. Employees are eligible for 6 free sessions per person, per issue, per year.