Counseling and Educational Services Clinic Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response

We have been closely monitoring the Coronavirus pandemic and following government recommendations regarding how best to respond to this evolving public health concern. The health and safety of our clients and staff are of the upmost importance, so we have decided to transition to telehealth counseling (using video conferencing to see and hear your therapist) for the foreseeable future. The Clinic is currently closed for Spring Break, and we will begin telehealth counseling services with our current clients when we reopen on Monday, March 30^th. The Clinic staff will be in contact with our clients to set up plans for these counseling sessions within the next week. Our Clinic voicemail will be monitored each weekday during Spring Break. To leave a voicemail, call 303-871-2528.

Unfortunately, during this time, we will not be taking new counseling clients, nor will we be able to offer assessment services, until further notice. We sincerely apologize for distress or inconvenience that these changes may cause. We do not take these decisions lightly, and our priority continues to be the continuity of care for our clients, training for our students, and the broader mental health and wellbeing of our community.

During this time of stress and anxiety, we urge you to take care of yourselves and one another. Please take all necessary precautions to protect your health and prevent the spread of illness, Coronavirus or otherwise.

Our hearts go out to those who are directly impacted by COVID-19.

Sincerely,

Andi Pusavat, PhD, Clinic Director: Counseling Services

Eldridge Greer, PhD, Clinic Director: Assessment Services

Resources:

For more information about COVID-19, visit:

• The World Health Organization (WHO) website
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website
• The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s COVID-19 Updates website
• The University of Denver’s COVID-19 Updates website

Stress management and self-care resources are also available on the American Psychological Association’s Pandemic Resources page.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, the phone numbers below can be accessed for support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

• Emergency Line: 911
• Colorado Crisis Line: 1-844-493-8255
• National Suicide Prevention Line (NSPL): 1-800-273-TALK (8255)