Office of Victim Assistance

Welcome to the Office of Victim Assistance (OVA)

What we do

We provide free and confidential support, consultation, advocacy and short-term trauma counseling to all CU СƵ students, graduate students, staff and faculty who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic, disturbing or life-disrupting event. We also offer support for those who are helping a friend, partner, family member or colleague through a traumatic experience.

Please note: Our office does not investigate or make official judgements related to cases.

Learn more about our office

Office hours

May 12-Aug 8:
Monday-Friday: 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.

Please note: For phone support when OVA is closed please call 303-492-8855 to speak to a counseling professional.

Adjusted hours and closures

Aug. 8: Closed
Sept. 1: Closed

How to get connected

Drop-in hours

No appointment necessary.

If you are feeling sick, please stay home and call to schedule a telehealth appointment.

Appointments

Can’t make it to our drop-in hours?

Call 303-492-8855 to schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment.

If you have an in-person appointment and feel sick, please stay home and call reschedule or change your appointment to telehealth.

Please note: Due to licensing restrictions, you must be in the state of Colorado to schedule a telehealth appointment. Advocacy phone calls are available when out of state.

After-hours support

If our office is closed, please call our 24/7 support line at 303-492-8855 and select “Option 2” to connect with a confidential counselor.

You can also connect with a variety of local and national 24/7 hotlines.

After-hours resources

Education and groups

We offer a variety of in-person and virtual training opportunities and presentations for students, staff and faculty. These are a great way to learn how to support a friend or colleague who has been impacted by a traumatic experience and more.

Presentations & groups