Support Resources for Students
Updated Summer 2020
In this page:
- Mental Health Resources
- Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Intimate Partner Violence Resources
- Health Resources
- Financial and Social Service Resources
- Academic and Career Development Resources
- CC Community and Student Organizations
- International Students
- Community Standards/Title IX/Anti-Discrimination
- Campus Safety
Mental Health Resources
The CC Counseling Center
- 2 levels of 24/7 access:
- ProtoCall telehealth counseling and crisis response available to all enrolled students, regardless of location; students can access this after hours by calling the Counseling Center and then dialing 2—they will be immediately connected with licensed mental health provider.
- Counselor on-call crisis response (access through Campus Safety)
- Scheduled counseling appointments with a diverse staff of 10 counselors:
- During the remote teaching and learning period, the Counseling Center is providing telephone and video conference consultations and sessions at no cost to students, with no limitation on number of sessions. They are also offering weekly support groups at no cost. Counselors can also help students find and connect with resources in their local areas.
The Wellness Resource Center
- During the remote teaching and learning period, the WRC is offering weekly stress management sessions, our blockly journaling workshop, and other live programs. We are continue to provide individual consultation to students to identify strategies, skills and resources that will help them thrive. You can find a schedule of upcoming events via Facebook at ColoradoCollegeWellnessResourceCenter
- The WRC has also developed a number of online resources for students to access on their own time, including pdf information and exercises (i.e., stress management, self-care, self-reflection, and healing), as well as video content on the same topics available through the CC Wellness Resource Center YouTube channel.
The Chaplain’s Office
- Welcomes all people of faith, valuing freedom of religious expression and committing itself to religious pluralism. More than 25 spiritual communities have an active presence on campus to encourage students on their journey. Offers a large number of spiritual and religious practices and supports, including weekly meditation sessions, and pastoral care for individuals. In collaboration with the WRC, they also offer a twice a block Grief Support Group. All of these are offered remotely, and a schedule of upcoming events can be found on the Spiritual Life at Colorado College Facebook page. You can connect directly with Chaplain Kate Holbrook via email kholbrook@coloradocollege.edu.
CARE Team
The CARE Team is a multi-departmental group who convenes weekly to discuss student of concern and coordinate outreach, support, and referrals. The CARE Team responds to concerns about students who may be struggling with academic, personal, mental health or physical health issues that interfere with their ability to be successful. You can refer a student to the CARE Team via the CARE Team Online Referral Form.
National Crisis Phone and Text Resources
- STEVE Fund Crisis Text Service for students of color. Text STEVE to 741741
- ULifeLine Crisis Line: 800-273-TALK
- ULifeLine Crisis Text Services: Text START to 741-741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
- Trans Lifeline peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers: 877-565-8860
- The Trevor Project a suicide prevention and crisis interventionorganization for LGBTQ youth: 866-488-7386
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 800-662-HELP (4357) treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Health Insurance Resources
All CC students are required to have health insurance. A majority of the plans that our students are covered by have removed cost-sharing for behavioral health/mental health telehealth services, and/or created online mental health and coping resources.
Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Intimate Partner Violence Resources
The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
- The SARC can support any member of the CC community who has experienced sexual or other gender-based violence, including crisis response, understanding reporting options, accessing medical care, creating safety plans, and connecting with resource wherever they are living.
- 24/7 Advocacy and Support: 719-602-0960.
- sarc@coloradocollege.edu
- Office 719-227-8101
- Sexual Assault Response and Prevention
START
(Student Title IX Assistance and Resource Team) a confidential peer-to-peer resource for students seeking Title IX-related support. All current START members are available to meet virtually, please simply reach out to START@coloradocollege.edu to set up a meeting.
National Crisis Lines
- RAINN (National Sexual Violence Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673); Live on-line chat also available.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233; Live on-line chat also available.
Health Resources
Student Health Center (run by Optum)
Students who have been seen at the Health Center can access the providers through the Optum Follow My Health portal by signing up for a new account here, select the “I need to sign up” button. The portal is a great tool especially for medication refills or to ask your pharmacy to request medication refills from your providers directly.
Virtual Fitness Resources
Through the Adam Press Fitness Center for personalized workout plans, personalized rehabilitation plans, weekly bootcamp workouts, and links to free fitness resources.
Health Insurance Resources
All CC students are required to have health insurance. A majority of the plans that our students are covered by have removed cost-sharing for behavioral health/mental health telehealth services, and/or created online mental health and coping resources.
National Resource
- National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics has a search function so that students can find a clinic in their local area.
Financial and Social Service Resources
CC Financial Aid Office
Remains open and available to help students. You can call (719) 389-6651 or email financialaid@coloradocollege.edu.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Response Fund
CC has funding and a process for providing emergency financial assistance to students. Students who qualify for need-based aid and who require emergency funding assistance can contact emergencyrequests@coloradocollege.edu.
National Assistance Programs
- Aunt Bertha: A social care network that connects people and programs, making it easy for people to find social services in their communities. Includes services related to food, housing, goods, transit, health (including behavioral/mental health), financial, education, employment, legal, and caregiving.
- 211 United Way: A free, confidential referral and information helpline and website that connects people of all ages and from all communities to the essential health and human services they need, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 211 can be accessed by phone or computer. Includes services related to supplemental food and nutrition, housing, utilities assistance, education, employment, health (including behavioral/mental health and addiction treatment), and confidential supports for people experiencing violence.
- COVID 311: a portal for college students affected by COVID-19 to seek help. When you apply, a case manager will reach out to you to help you find emergency financial aid, apply for public benefits, and connect with local resources
- Broadband Internet Assistance from Comcast: offering 2 free months of broadband internet access to households below certain income thresholds through their internet essentials program that include increased speeds (must apply by June 30, 2020)
Academic and Career Development Resources
Student Opportunities & Advising Hub
Serves as a one-stop shop for exploring majors, fellowships, career paths, and various other resources available at CC. Student can make appointments with Student Success Specialists by calling 719-389-6655, emailing advisinghub@coloradocollege.edu, or visiting the Hub webpage.
Colket Center for Academic Excellence
The Colket Center offers remote academic support services, including online tutoring, learning assistants, and adjunct courses through online platforms. If you would like to consult with professional staff members regarding support for your class, you can find their contact information on their website.
Career Center
Our virtual doors remain open throughout the summer. Students can schedule virtual appointments, register for workshops that will continue throughout the summer, and search for internships and jobs through Handshake . The Career Center has also created on-demand online resources. Watch Alumni Insights, “Did You Know” tutorials, and Alumni advise on the Colorado College Career Center YouTube channel. Get your Career Related Covid 19 questions answered on the Career Center COVID 19 Q/A website. We encourage the Colorado College Community to follow our social media channels for updates, Instagram- CCCareerCenter, LinkedIn- Colorado College Career Center, Facebook- ColoradoCollegeCareerCenter.
Accessibility Resources
- Accessibility Resources provides support to students with disabilities (e.g., learning disabilities, ADHD, mental health concerns, chronic health conditions), including accommodations that facilitate access to learning, living, and other experiences at CC. Additionally, Accessibility Resources works with students with temporary medical conditions, such as concussions, to facilitate access when appropriate.
- While students use a wide variety of accommodations and services, some of the most common are extended time on exams, a distraction-reduced exam setting, use of a computer with word processing for exams, accessible formats of text, note-taking assistance, and accessible campus housing.
- Accessibility Resources also provides academic counseling, including assistance with time management and organizational skills for students connected with the office.
- You can contact Accessibility Resources by calling 719-227-8285 or emailing accessibilityresources@coloradocollege.edu
CC Community and Student Organizations
Office of Campus Activities
Enriches the student experience by providing a variety of involvement opportunities, free events, and activities that promote holistic student development, learning, wellness, and fun! Student organizations continue to operate in the remote environment, and the Office of Campus Activities can help connect students with the CC community, including Forensics (Speech & Debate), Colorado College Student Government Association, pre-professional groups, service and volunteer groups, Greek life organizations, and many other special interest clubs. You can find their contact information on their website.
Residential Experience
Even while students are not physically living on campus, we are still living our values as a residential liberal arts college campus. The Residential Life Coordinators continue to engage with the students who were assigned to their residential buildings to offer support and build community connections. You can find the contact information for the Residential Experience Staff on their webpage.
The Chaplain’s Office
Welcomes all people of faith, valuing freedom of religious expression and committing itself to religious pluralism. More than 25 spiritual communities have an active presence on campus to encourage students on their journey. The Chaplain’s office can help connect students to spiritual communities and practices.
The Butler Center
The Butler Center, named for one of the earliest African American alums who invested in the future of CC, serves as the college center for diversity, inclusion, intercultural exchange, equity, and empowerment for the entire Colorado College community. The Butler Center is committed to the cultivation of an inclusive campus, where the differences and similarities of individuals and communities are valued and explored through learning, holistic mentoring, advising, facilitated dialogues, and a myriad of community-building activities. We invite you to take advantage of the important opportunities we provide for inclusive student support and engagement. In the remote teaching and learning environment, they continue to offer programming and supports. You can find information about upcoming events as well as staff contacts on their website.
Outdoor Education
Builds on the mission of the College by allowing students to enhance their leadership skills, gain a sense of stewardship, and engage in self-discovery through experiential opportunities in the outdoors. In the remote teaching and learning environment, they continue to offer these opportunities. You can register for clinics and other OE events through SUMMIT, or contact the Outdoor Ed team at outdoored@coloradocollege.edu.
The Collaborative for Community Engagement
The Collaborative for Community Engagement, or the CCE for short, ultimately seeks to co-create community-engaged learning experiences to develop students into engaged citizens who invest their liberal arts education in the public good. As the hub for community engagement work on and off campus, the CCE offers students, staff/faculty, and organizations many pathways to collaborate and work together to address local issues, including through direct service, engaged research, and project-based work through community organizing efforts. At this time, we encourage involvement with our community through virtual engagement efforts, which you can find a comprehensive list for here. For additional support, please reach out to the cce@coloradocollege.edu.
International Students
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) in the Center for Global Education & Field Study
The Center for Global Education & Field Study empowers and supports the CC community to engage in intercultural, international, and experiential learning by leveraging the opportunities of the Block Plan. We support students who study off-campus domestically, internationally, and on field study programs unique to the Block Plan, incoming international students, faculty who lead students on off-campus programs, and international faculty who require immigration services. We are located on the second floor of Armstrong Hall in rooms 213A-218 (southwest corner of the building). For more detailed information on the services our office provides, please visit us at Center for Global Education & Field Study.
The Butler Center
The Butler Center, named for one of the earliest African American alums who invested in the future of CC, serves as the college center for diversity, inclusion, intercultural exchange, equity, and empowerment for the entire Colorado College community. The Butler Center is committed to the cultivation of an inclusive campus, where the differences and similarities of individuals and communities are valued and explored through learning, holistic mentoring, advising, facilitated dialogues, and a myriad of community-building activities. We invite you to take advantage of the important opportunities we provide for inclusive student support and engagement. In the remote teaching and learning environment, they continue to offer programming and supports. You can find information about upcoming events as well as staff contacts on their website.
National Resource
- U.S. Department of State maintains updated information about visa and travel restrictions.
Community Standards/Title IX/Anti-Discrimination
At Colorado College, we strive to provide a safe environment that is conducive to academic success for students, while fostering socially responsible and productive citizens. We seek to impart knowledge and develop character, and we expect students to uphold values that advance the common good. To this end, the Colorado College Student Honor and Community Standards are founded on three values: honor, respect, and integrity.
Student Honor and Community Standards
Encompass many aspects of campus life for students, with the expectation that students will engage with and exemplify these values at all times.
- Community Standards & Conduct Specialist Josh Isringhausen can be reached at (719)389-6810 or jisringhausen@coloradocollege.edu
Title IX & Nondiscrimination
The extended Title IX team is charged with monitoring, evaluating, and advising on Title IX programming and anti-discrimination compliance at CC, including areas of enrollment management, student life, academics, intercollegiate athletics, and employment.
- You can contact the Title IX Coordinator, Heather Kissack, is located in the Spencer Center #101. You can reach her at (719) 389-6202 or titleix@coloradocollege.edu. You can also access the online portal for reporting specific information related to an alleged incident(s) of discrimination, harassment (including sexual misconduct), or retaliation.
- You can review the important policies related to Title IX and Nondiscrimination:
- You can also access the online portal to file a formal report under these policies.
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
A confidential resource who can support any member of the CC community who has experienced sexual or other gender-based violence, including crisis response, understanding reporting options, accessing medical care, creating safety plans, and connecting with resource wherever they are living. You can reach the SARC:
- 24/7 Advocacy and Support: 719-602-0960.
- sarc@coloradocollege.edu
- Office 719-227-8101
CARE Team
The CARE Team is a multi-departmental group who convenes weekly to discuss student of concern and coordinate outreach, support, and referrals. The CARE Team responds to concerns about students who may be struggling with academic, personal, mental health or physical health issues that interfere with their ability to be successful. You can refer a student to the CARE Team via the CARE Team Online Referral Form.
Campus Safety
Campus Safety
Works in close cooperation with the Colorado Springs Police Department, Fire Department, and emergency personnel to emphasize the importance of a safe environment and to provide a variety of services on and off campus. Campus Safety officers are on duty 24/7 to provide services via foot patrol, bike patrol, cart patrol, dispatch, SUV, and "Safe Ride" van. They are located at Located: 833 N Tejon St. and can be reached 24/7:
- (719) 389-6911 [Emergency]
- (719) 389-6707 [Non-emergency]
Colorado Springs Police Department
Can be reached at:
- (719) 444-7000 non-emergency
- 911 emergency
- The CSPD Campus Resource Officer assigned to Colorado College can be reached through the Campus Safety office