New Employee Resources: Where to Get Help

We can all benefit from a little help from time to time. Here at the University of Denver, there are many sources to assist you in a variety of ways. Whether it's finding personal and professional development opportunities, seeking information management systems, help with managing employees, or locating help with solving personal or professional problems, there's always someone willing to help. The following are some common resources.

Human Resources

Key services provided by the HR Department include:

• Benefits
• Training and development
• Employment - applicant and manager information
• Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA)
• Human Resources calendar
• Guidance on legal issues in the workplace

For more information visit: www.du.edu/hr

Human Resources
2199 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80208

303-871-7420

Mary Reed Building
4th Floor

The Ombuds Officer

The Ombuds Officer at the University of Denver provides confidential and informal assistance to faculty, staff, and students. The Ombuds Officer may:

• Consult though listening, identifying problems, identifying options, exploring strategies, identifying procedures, advising on procedures, reviewing letters and rehearsing and role-playing approaches
• Mediate disputes
• Facilitate meetings
• Make referrals
• Provide presentation

For more information visit: www.du.edu/ombuds

Ombuds Officer
2199 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80208

303-871-4712
ombuds@du.edu

Margery Reed Building

Health and Counseling Center

The DU Health and Counseling Center is dedicated to providing the DU community with excellent resources for physical and mental health, health promotion, and health education. The services they provide include:

• Individual and group counseling
• Consultation
• Emergencies assessment
• Training
• External resources by referral

For more information visit: www.du.edu/duhealth

Health and Counseling Center
2240 E. Buchtel Blvd.
Denver, CO 80208

303-871-3511

Ritchie Sports and Wellness Center
Third Floor North

Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential resource for faculty, administrators, staff, and their dependents. The University recognizes that personal stresses affect not only an individual's life, but also the quality of an individual's work. The goal of the EAP is to minimize the effects of personal stresses on both a person's life and his/her work. The Employee Assistance Program helps with:

• Personal relationships
• Family/Children concerns
• Grief and Loss
• Career Direction
• Financial Pressures
• Dealing with difficult employees or supervisors
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse
• Job Stress
• Separation or Divorce
• Management Issues

For more information visit: http://www.du.edu/duhealth/index.html

Employee Assistance Program
2240 E. Buchtel Blvd.
Denver, CO 80208

303-871-2205
303-691-2371 (for off-campus appointments)
303-758-1123 (for 24-hour crisis service)

Ritchie Sports and Wellness Center
Third Floor North

Gender Violence Education and Support Services (GVESS)

The GVESS office provides education and training on gender violence (sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking) and related issues. It is a resource for the entire DU community and provides support for survivors and their friends and families.

All services are free and confidential. The GVESS Office provides services to all who need them regardless of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, and veteran status. Services include:

• Individual advocacy and support (emotional, physical, legal, academic)
• Sexual Assault Survivor Advocate (SASA) Network – an on call team of trained DU advocates 303-871-3456 24/7 (except vacations)
• Training and educational opportunities
• Resource center and library on gender violence
• External resources by referral
  
  For more information visit: www.du.edu/studentlife/sexual_assault
  
  Gender Violence Education and Support Services
  103 Nelson Residence Hall
  2222 S. High Street
  Denver CO 80210
  p: 303-871-3853
  e: lingarfi@du.edu