Talk to the Student
Educate them about the counseling center and ask for their consent before completing the referral. The Counseling Center does not contact students who have not consented to a referral.
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Faculty & Staff Resources
This page is designed to help MSU Denver faculty and staff connect students with the mental health support they need. Here you’ll find quick access to crisis appointment information, referral guidelines, and details about our outreach programming. Whether you’re helping a student get connected with therapy or seeking a presenter on mental health for your classroom or department, we’re here to support you and our students. Thank you for partnering with us in supporting student well-being.
Student Crisis Interventions
If a student feels like they need immediate assistance due to a mental health crisis, the Counseling Center is available for walk-in crisis appointments during our regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Students can call ahead at 303-615-9988, or walk up to our office on the 6th floor of the Tivoli Student Union, suite 651.
Some examples of crisis or urgent situations include:
- Feeling like a student may end their life
- Feeling like a student may seriously harm themself or another person
- Death of a loved one
- Physical or sexual assault, stalking, relationship violence
- Hearing voices
- Not being able to function due to extreme psychological distress
Crisis appointments focus on helping the client cope with immediate stressors and determining helpful next steps. Clients will be asked to complete a few forms so that we may help them as efficiently and as effectively as possible.
If a student needs crisis assistance after 4:45 p.m., or on weekends and holidays, please call our 24/7 Mental Health and Victims’ Assistance Crisis line at 303-615-9911.
Learn more about our services and crisis interventions by following the link below.
Refer a Student to the MSU Denver Counseling Center
You’ve identified a student who is struggling with their mental health and think they would benefit from a referral to the counseling center. Here are a few easy steps to follow for our referral form. Please note that the secure electronic drop box for the referral form is not monitored regularly throughout the day. If the student is in crisis and needs immediate mental health support, please walk with them directly to the counseling center. If this is after hours, please call the Auraria 24/7 Hotline (303-615-9911) with the student.
Step by Step Guide for Counseling Center Referral Form
Complete & Submit Referral Form
If the student consents to the referral and is NOT in a immediate crisis, complete our fillable PDF referral form using the link below and submit it to our secure drop box. The link to the drop box is included at the end of the form.
Download the Counseling Center Referral Form
Counseling Center Staff Follow Up
Please include the student’s phone number in the referral (with their consent of course). A Counseling Center staff member will call the student at our earliest convenience to assist them in scheduling an initial screening appointment.
Outreach Programming
The Counseling Center works with many faculty and staff to work together on our shared goals of reducing stigma and promoting mental health and well-being on campus.
Some examples of our outreach efforts include:
- Tabling at campus events to spread awareness of our resources.
- Providing presentations around mental health topics like self-care, stress management and first-generation student experiences.
- QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Outreach Request Form
Already know what program you'd like to request? Use the link below to submit your outreach request! Please submit at least 2-4 weeks in advance of the event to ensure staff availability.
Submit and outreach request