Mental Health Matters

As Pre-Veterinary students, we can experience high amounts of pressure and stress within our daily lives. When this stress becomes too much, it is important to know that here at CSU we have excellent resources at our disposal. We, as officers, care about the well being of each and every one of you, and want you to know that you are not alone. Attached below are mental health resources available to all CSU students. Although we officers are not trained counselors, there are a plethora of CSU employees who are. Please do not hesitate to use these wonderful resources, and remember that you do not have to struggle in silence. 

Online 24/7 Tools

YOU@CSU – Explore campus resources, and find personalized tips and tools for everything from your mental and physical health, to friendships and finding balance. Login at you.colostate.edu or through RAMweb.

Mindfulness Apps– Unwinding Anxiety, Insight Timer, Headspace, StopBreatheThink, Smiling Mind, The Shine App, Liberate Meditation, and Calm are apps that offer many ways to practice and learn about mindfulness to enhance well-being.

Groups and Workshops

Skill-Building Group Workshops – Available for students only, at no additional charge. See full line-up of workshops including descriptions, dates and times on the Groups and Workshops page.

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.

Transgender Care– The Transgender Health 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 Stephanie Zee and Adam-Jon Aparicio 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 

Counseling Services – By paying student fees, CSU students have access to a wide range of mental health support resources at no additional cost. To access services, the first step is to meet with a counselor 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.

If you need to reschedule an appointment or have questions, please call (970) 491-6053 during our typical business hours.

For students who are deaf or hard of hearing, please begin by calling 711 and Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) can help you communicate with our on-call counselors.

Visit About Counseling Services for more information and learn more about what to expect at a Counseling Services appointment.

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

Drugs and Alcohol Support

Drugs, Alcohol and You (DAY) Programs – Students who are concerned about their substance use (including alcohol, marijuana 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.

Substance Use Self-Assessment Tool – Concerned about your substance use during these stressful times? These free self-assessment tools are available to help you check-in.

• Online Alcohol and Other Drug Screening – Assess your use, find out how your alcohol and/or drug use compares to other college students and discover resources for more information.

• Marijuana eCHECKUP TO GO – This personalized, evidence-based program provides individual feedback about behavior and risk factors, and campus and community resources.

Tobacco Cessation –Students 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.

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment – Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is available for students who suffer from abuse of heroin, pain pills or any other opioid use.

Ram Recovery Community – An 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.