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Help is only a phone call away with Real Help Hotline

1 Testimonial
The Real Help Hotline

In life, there are highs and lows. Some are big and small. The Real Help hotline is there.

The Real Help hotline provides all CU employees and covered dependents with access to professional counselors, who offer assistance finding wellness and behavioral health resources or immediate counseling over the phone.

Whether callers are experiencing a serious crisis or just need recommendations for when life gets too stressful, Real Help is here. Due to the hotline's extensive footprint, counselors can assist callers with safety, emergency financial and legal resources. It's free, confidential and available 24/7 by calling 833-533-CHAT (2428).

The best part

The CU Health Plan's hotline affiliation means counselors can direct callers to services and behavioral health providers covered by CU's health plans.

Eligibility: All employees

Free
available 24/7

Real Help Hotline

833-533-CHAT (2428)
questions@becolorado.org*

*This email may only be used for questions about the Real Help Hotline. Please call the hotline phone number for confidential mental health support.

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Testimonials
Matthew Galbraith, Assistant Professor / CU Anschutz
March 2024

Was just looking through the site to review perks etc, especially airport parking. I noticed the Real Help Hotline and realized that this has not been widely publicized even though our department has a wellness committee and a list of resources. This resource sounds very helpful for people struggling with mental health / burnout and has now been added to our resource list.

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