Welcome to the MSU Denver Counseling Center, Counseling Center Remote Services During Period of Limited Operations

Welcome to the MSU Denver Counseling Center

Balancing the demands of college life can be difficult. In addition to academic requirements, there are financial pressures, relationship issues, and job stressors that can leave you feeling beat up and worn out. The Counseling Center staff can help you find ways to manage difficult times and provide you with a comforting place to examine your life and learn more about yourself so you can realize your potential. Students are encouraged to make an appointment for their first visit.

To learn more about our specific services, please click on the buttons below.

Counseling Center Remote Services During Period of Limited Operations

In order to be compliant with the social distancing recommendations in mitigating the community spread of the Coronavirus, our Counseling Center staff has taken several steps to maintain professional connections with our clients.

We are currently operating remotely so that we can continue to provide therapeutic support to our current and prospective clients, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

New clients are always welcome and we will continue our daily Triage services for emergencies and crises.

For any mental health-related concerns, please call 303-615-9988 and leave a message with your telephone number and 900 ID so that one of us can get back with you promptly, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. After 5:00 p.m., and on weekends and holidays, you may call our 24/7 Crisis and Victims' Assistance Line at 303-615-9911.

Emotional Well-Being During COVID-19

This link provides useful tips for coping with stress, anxiety, and depression related to COVID-19. There are also links to articles on how to handle children's issues and questions. There are additional downloads for suggestions on managing social distancing safely, without avoiding social interactions.

Link: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/current-events/supporting-your-emotional-well-being-during-the-covid-19-outbreak/

Online Assessment

woman computer online assessment Many students have little, free, unscheduled time to pursue the types of self-care that they would like. We have made it possible for you to do an online screening for eating disorders, alcohol, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and bipolar disorder through our website. After clicking on the button below use "METROSTATE" for your password. Then select the screening that you would like to take. Results are communicated instantly. Share your results when you come in for a visit.

Take a FREE Online Assessment:
http://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/msudenver

GateKeeper Trainings

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The Counseling Center, Health Center at Auraria and the CARE Team have partnered to offer "Virtual GateKeeper Trainings: Identifying and Referring Students at Risk"; for the Summer 2021 semester.

These sessions are open to Faculty, Administrators and Staff who are often first line responders. The sessions last for two hours and advanced registration is required. Summer 2021 dates are as follows:

To register please click on the link below associated with the date and time you would like to attend:

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