Student Health & Wellness Resources

Supporting the Well-Being of the Leeds Community


Leeds prioritizes the well-being of its students, faculty and staff, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Recognizing that business education is both rigorous and collaborative, Leeds is committed to wellness initiatives that promote resiliency in the face of challenges, a strong sense of community, and mutual support through ambitious undertakings. We aim to empower every member of our community to thrive personally, academically, and professionally.

Resources Available at Leeds

Casey Mehl, MSW, LCSW:
Leeds Embedded Therapist

Casey Mehl, MSW, LCSW

Leeds Embedded Therapistis here to support you!

Contact Information: Casey.Mehl@colorado.edu, 201H

If you are interested in joining the “Good Grief” support group for students who have experience the loss of a person close to them, please attend a one-time screening with Casey Mehl. Send a message directly to Casey or call CAPS at (303) 492-2277

Leeds Mentoring Programs

Often, the best source of support is someone who has recently faced the same challenges or is familiar with the path ahead.Take advantage of these opportunities to get advice and guidance during your time at Leeds.

The Resilience Shelf

Check out the Leeds School’s “little library” featuring books on resilience, gratitude, growth mindset, and wellness for students to borrow or take as needed. Visit the bookshelf in Koelbel 346 - Wellness Room.

Let’s Talk – Weekly Drop-ins

Every Wednesday from 2-3pm in KOBL 201H

Let’s Talk is a free service offered virtually allowing students to check in for an informal and confidential consultation with a counselor. No appointment is necessary. Students are seen on first-come, first-served basis and sessions last 15-20 minutes.

Let’s Talk is especially helpful for students who ...

  • Aren’t sure about counseling or wonder what it’s like to talk with a counselor
  • Would like the perspective of a counselor for navigating campus mental health resources
  • Have a concern that’s not an emergency, but would like ideas about what to do

Please note: Let’s Talk is not for emergency or crisis services and does not constitute mental health treatment. Please utilize the Crisis Support Page for more urgent needs.

Wellness Room @ Leeds

This dedicated wellness room offers Leeds School of Business students a quiet space for mindfulness, relaxation and stress reduction. It provides a sanctuary for recharging, promoting mental clarity and overall well-being amidst the demands of academic life.

It is open on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please mind the availability of the room by observing the whiteboard on the door.

Located in room 346.

Resources Available From Ҵýƽ

CAPS:

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to the well-being of all students. If you are struggling with personal stressors, mental health or substance use concerns that are impacting academic or daily life, please contact Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS):

  • Location: Center for Community, N352
  • Phone: 303-492-2277 (Available 24/7, including when the University is closed)

WellTrack App:

Additionally, CU provides students with access to a great app called WellTrack, which offers secure, immediate access to online support tailored to your specific needs. In order to get started, visit this link: /health/programs/welltrack (information); (log in page).

WellTrack: Meet WellTrack, a new mobile app to support your mental health

is a free app that is available to all Ҵýƽ students. It is designed to help you understand your mental health and to provide you with the help that you need right now.

WellTrack's suite of online tools and courses use aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify, understand, and address issues like stress, resiliency, anxiety and/or depression. WellTrack is a self-guided and interactive way to manage your mental well-being.

The app also includes resources that can direct you to help if you are struggling with academics, finances, unwanted sexual contact, stress, sleep, relationships, physical health, and well-being. WellTrack can be used to complement the services and tools Health and Wellness Services already offers, but you do not need to use those services to start using the WellTrack app.

The data you input on WellTrack and your activity in the app is completely confidential. You can choose to share information with your CAPS or OVA counselor if you'd like, but it is not required. Your WellTrack information is not part of your clinical chart or academic records.

Download the WellTrack app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and login with your CU credentials for full, free, access.

*Please note you will need to apply your colorado.edu email address once you’ve downloaded the application. This will direct you to input your identikey credentials to gain access*

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Academic Live Care:

Free and unlimited telehealth is also available through Academic Live Care. The Academic Live Care site also provides information about additional wellness services on campus that are available to students. Academic Live Care is another support offered to CU Students. It includes a broad range of services including urgent care, therapy, and psychiatry 24/7 accessible from anywhere in the US. CU Specific Link: ; service key: ALC; coupon code: ALCCUB24 (which will zero out the charges for their visit).

  1. Step 1 Download the AcademicLiveCare app or go to
    Step 2 Sign up using your school email address.
  1. Step 3 Complete your profile.
  1. Step 4 Enter the service key: ALC
  1. Step 5 Enter the coupon code: ALCCUB24
  1. Step 6 You're ready to get care.

Thriving campus:

If students are looking for long term care, CAPS has a great community referral database:

Thriving Campus:

Thriving Campus Help: .


Additional Campus Resources

Academic Support
  • : 303-492-8671
  • 303-492-8671
Financial Support
  • : 303-492-5091
  • : Located near the lower level of the CU Book Store.
Health
Safety

If you are having an emergency, dial 911.

  • : 303-492-6666
  • ) Counseling and Advocacy Services: 303-492-8855
  • : 303-492-7233
Emergency & Crisis Care

If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

24/7 Phone Support

  • Boulder Police Department: 911
  • Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS): 303-492-2277
  • Colorado Crisis Services: 844-493-8255
  • Trevor Project (LGBTQ+): 866-488-7386
  • National Suicide Prevention988 or 800-273-8255 (English) 888-628-9454 (Spanish
Welfare Checks

Welfare checks can be instituted by any police department if you are concerned about the health, safety or welfare of someone. Be prepared to give the person of concern's exact address (residence hall and room number if on campus) as well as the reason for concern.

  • On-campus welfare checks: call CUPD at 303-492-6666
  • Off-campus welfare checks: call Boulder Police at 303-441-3333(Outside of Boulder, call local Police department)

Please note: The Ҵýƽ Police Department partners with mental health professionals who assist with mental health-related calls.