LGBTQIA2s+
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College can be a time to explore your sexual and gender identities, and many students will come out as queer or transgender or solidify their identities at CU Boulder.
We are also mindful that LGBTQ+ students may experience disproportionate discrimination, harassment, threats and violence. At CAPS, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ students through gender- and identity-affirming services.
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On-Campus Mental Health Services
CAPS has a staff of mental health providers who are experienced in addressing the specific needs of our LGBTQ+ students.
CAPS offers a free transgender and gender-creative therapy group for students of all ages and backgrounds who identify as cross-gendered, transgender, gender variant, non-binary or queer.
CAPS can provide letters of support and other documentation for trans students who are looking to transition, including hormone therapy and surgery.
Off-Campus Mental Health Services
Thriving Campus is an online platform that can help students connect with local mental health providers. This database lets you filter providers by gender, specialties, insurance coverage and more.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ can schedule free telehealth medical, psychiatric, counseling and medical appointments online through AcademicLiveCare. This service is free regardless of your health insurance plan.
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for young LGBTQ+ people. They provide information and support. You can reach their hotline 24/7 at 866-488-7386.
This center provides free and confidential peer-support, information and local resources through their hotline and online programs.
The Trans Lifeline helps connect trans people to information, community support and resources needed to survive and thrive.
Awards and Recognition
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Designated as a Top Performer by the Human Rights Campaign’s Healthcare Equality Index
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Ranked in the top 10 universities for LGBTQ+ students