State employees may be struggling in response to the recent attack on peaceful demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado. Mental health and wellbeing support are available to state employees and community members. State employees can access support from the listed resources.
Colorado State Employee Assistance Program - Up to 8 sessions of no-cost counseling. Urgent Support is available by calling 303-866-4314. Non-urgent Scheduled Support is available at 303-866-4314 or by completing our appointment resource form.
State Employee Kaiser and Cigna Members - Rula and Sondermind are mental health support resources available through your health insurance benefits; log into your health insurance platform for information and access. Kaiser members can learn more about Rula or Sondermind by visiting the Kaiser member website. Cigna members can learn more about Rula or Sondermind by visiting the Cigna member website. In addition, many other mental health resources are accessible through both health insurance providers.
For employees of state institutions of higher education, visit your human resources website to learn more about mental health or support resources available to you.
Resources related to talking with children about community violence are available through the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
Resources for those impacted by the June 1 attack at the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder are available through the following organizations:
https://www.jewishcolorado.org/jewishcolorado-establishes-boulder-security-fund/
https://www.jewishfamilyservice.org/
https://bouldercounty.gov/district-attorney/pearl-street-case/
Department of Justice; Coping After Terrorism - https://assets.bouldercounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/coping_terrorism_injured.pdf
National Mass Violence Center - https://nmvvrc.org/survivors/transcend-nmvc/