CU Boulder Office of Victim Assistance

10/05/2026

Supporting Student Resiliency series for CU faculty and staff in October is open for registration. The topics are:
-Oct 15th: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
-Oct 22nd: Supporting Survivors (presented by OVA)
-Oct 29th: Supporting Student Mental Health
Here is the Supporting Student Resiliency registration form. This is only for faculty and staff.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=G4vtPQ0HKUaC5MCwGfRgVwVOqXhBUgVHkeJ0wo5NA9FUQlhLOEkxVTZJNjIzVDU3MkxHWERSSVBHUS4u&route=shorturl

10/02/2026

CU OVA is open Monday-Friday, 9a-5p. Nights/ weekends, there are phone counselors available on our main line. We are here to support survivors, no matter when the experience happened. We also know that friends will go to friends first and how you respond matters. Recognize sexual assault, Respond in a compassionate way and Reach out for community and support resources.

09/30/2026

OVA is CU Boulder's confidential and free advocacy and trauma-counseling support resource for students and employees. The trauma-informed clinical advocate counselors at OVA are knowledge about rights and options, can help people navigate various resources, if that is what they want, as well as receive incident specific, trauma-focused counseling around past or current experiences of sexual assault, sexual harassment, intimate partner abuse, hazing, discrimination, harassment, experiences of bias, stalking and more.
CU Boulder Health and Wellness
University of Colorado Boulder

09/29/2026

Thanks Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) for bring various agencies and survivors together for the Survivors' Solitary Rally at the CO state capitol.

09/28/2026

Attn. CU Boulder undergrad students
OVA will be running a trauma coping skills group for survivors/victims of trauma.
Starts Wednesday Oct 14th and runs until fall break.
If you are available Wed. from 1:30-3pm sign up to have a community building space to discuss impact and learn coping skills.
Sign up here: https://cuboulder.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hZufbrGkdtF0DI

09/26/2026

💬 College is full of new experiences, meeting new people and sometimes encountering new challenges.

💟 At the University of Colorado Boulder, mental health support is woven into the student experience. Here are some resources designed to meet you where you are: https://bit.ly/4lU7gKH

09/24/2026

Hazing: 5 things every student should know
Joining a group can be a meaningful part of your college experience, and belonging should never require you to put your health, safety or well-being at risk.

Hazing can happen in any group. Knowing what hazing looks like can help you recognize concerning behavior, support others and speak up before a situation escalates.

Here are things every student should know about hazing.

College is full of opportunities to meet new people and join groups, and sometimes the pressure to fit in can lead groups to put new members at risk of harm.

09/23/2026

We made our poster for our table at this Saturday's Rally.
🌊We’re joining up with Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) for the 9/26/26 Survivors’ Solidarity Rally.
Join survivors, advocates, and allies to help build collective power.
📢Join at the State Capitol’s east lawn on Saturday, September 26, 10:30am-12pm
This is part of a National movement https://www.survivorssolidaritymarch.org/

09/17/2026

Feel Good Friday takes place during the fall and spring semesters at 12:15pm.
Weekly hybrid workshop to learn about a work of art and then participate in a related mindfulness practice.
Join in the museum galleries in person or virtually via Zoom.
Meditations are open to students, faculty, staff, and the public. All are welcome and there is no need for past experience with meditation.
All sessions begin promptly at 12:15. Please arrive a few minutes early if attending in person - doors to the meditation close at 12:15.
Registration is required if attending virtually. Find at CU Art Museum under Programs. https://www.colorado.edu/cuartmuseum/programs-virtual-activities/feel-good-fridays