Support for Students Impacted by the Southern Colorado Floods

Students who are experiencing distress, facing personal challenges, or who need help navigating campus resources can be referred to the CARE Team. The CARE Team helps connect students with appropriate campus support services, including academic, mental health, and basic needs resources. Students, faculty, and staff may submit a Southern Colorado Floods Resources and Support form if they are concerned about a student’s wellbeing.

Students experiencing food insecurity can access Clyde’s Cupboard, UCCS’ on-campus food pantry. The pantry provides free food and hygiene items to help support students experiencing financial hardship. 

We understand that students with ties to affected regions may be experiencing stress, communication challenges with family, or unexpected responsibilities. The university is working with faculty to provide awareness and flexibility for students from impacted regions of the state. Students who are experiencing academic challenges related to these circumstances are encouraged to reach out to their instructors or contact the Office of the Dean of Students for support.

Those who have been impacted by the Colorado floods or are facing uncertainty may experience stress, anxiety, grief, or other emotional challenges. UCCS offers confidential counseling and mental health resources through the Wellness Center for students who need support during difficult times.

TELUS Health provides free, confidential mental health and wellbeing support 24/7 with the Student Support app. To find information for UCCS students, faculty, and staff, please visit TELUS Health Resources. 

For information on stress and navigating stress as a student, please visit:

For tips on coping with extreme stress, please visit: 

Colorado 211 is a confidential and multilingual service that connects individuals with community resources across the state. Colorado 211 has specific community resources for areas impacted by floods. Support includes information for impacted counties on evacuation shelters, disaster assistance centers, cleanup resources and supplies, and long-term recovery resources. Call 2-1-1 for a direct connection to supports. 

The National Heritage Responders (NHR) serve the needs of cultural institutions and the public during emergencies and disasters through coordinated efforts with first responders, state agencies, vendors, and the public. Members of the public who have questions about saving family heirlooms can email the National Heritage Responders at NHRpublichelpline@culturalheritage.org or visit National Heritage Responders to learn more.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has resources to help individuals recover family treasures from a disaster. For more information, please visit FEMA: Save Your Family Treasures. There you can find the downloadable FEMA fact sheets available in multiple languages.