Teleworking Resources

In order to best support our employees and access to resources, the following materials have been developed.

If you are in need of technology support contact the Technology Services helpdesk at 970-491-4734. Instructions for how to access and learn how to use technology platforms are linked below. If you need assistance with other resources shared here, please contact the Care Coordinator at care.colostate.edu

Technology

Working From Home or Off Campus
helpdesk.hds.colostate.edu/support/solutions/folders/11000077504

Using Microsoft Teams
helpdesk.hds.colostate.edu/support/solutions/folders/11000080005

Accounts and Passwords
helpdesk.hds.colostate.edu/support/solutions/folders/11000077505

Call Forwarding
telecom.colostate.edu/myphone/

Apple FaceTime Group Calling
support.apple.com/en-us/HT209022

Work From Home Ergonomics
rmi.prep.colostate.edu/ergonomics/

The Office of Risk Management Insurance Ergonomics Program is here to help and can provide various ergonomic related services virtually/remotely.

Wellness & Self-Care

CARE Program at CSU
care.colostate.edu/

The CARE Program is free and available to CSU employees. Use this website to find a directory of resources for common concerns, or make an appointment to speak with us about your needs or the needs of a fellow employee.

Employee Assistance Program
eap.colostate.edu

To set up an appointment or for more information reach out to the on-site coordinator/Jan Pierce during this time jan.pierce@colostate.edu

Ombudsman Office at CSU
ombuds.colostate.edu

The Office of the Ombuds recognizes the last few weeks have created extreme disruption in your personal and professional lives. As a voluntary, confidential, informal and impartial office, we are here to assist and support you. We are a non-judgmental, listening ear and will work to identify solutions to your workplace concerns. To schedule an appointment with Melissa Emerson, Ombuds director visit our website.

ComPsych
Available 24/7 800-497-9133

Employees can call this number for crisis services and to get referrals for counseling. Each employee gets 6 free sessions of counseling per person in his/her family, per issue, per year. Compsych will give employees a list of licensed professionals to contact in the community to set up services. If the employee is having difficulty getting a counseling appointment set up within 2 weeks, please call the CSU on-site coordinator to set up support.

Housing Navigator at CSU and Housing Resources
ocl.colostate.edu/housing/faculty-staff

The CSU Housing Navigator has compiled a list of new and existing housing related resources, information and community responses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been enhanced efforts to address community needs from many state and local agencies.

Spiritual Care at CSU
health.colostate.edu/spiritual-care

Spiritual Care services are here to support faculty, staff and students as they explore life’s questions, experiences, and transitions. We support you in a safe, nonjudgmental space to help you process your questions and find your own answers.

Work From Home Ergonomics
rmi.prep.colostate.edu/ergonomics/

The Office of Risk Management Insurance Ergonomics Program is here to help and can provide various ergonomic related services virtually/remotely.

CSU Employee Assistance Resources

Several offices at CSU are offering resources and support to our employees

CARE Program
https://care.colostate.edu/

EAP
https://eap.colostate.edu/

Ombuds Office
https://ombuds.colostate.edu/

Housing Navigator at CSU
https://ocl.colostate.edu/housing/faculty-staff/

ComPsych is providing the following list of webinars, even though the dates has passed, if you click on them you can listen to the recordings at
https://care.colostate.edu/media/sites/120/2020/03/COVID-19-Webinar-Schedule-.pdf

Grief and Loss toolkit, by following this link you can find articles that can help anyone who is struggling with the loss of a loved one
https://care.colostate.edu/media/sites/120/2020/04/Grief-and-Loss.pdf

Housing and Food Resources

Poudre School District services
PSD will offer free meals to PSD students during the closure on weekdays at specific school locations, using a grab-and-go style system.

PSD Child Nutrition “Menus” web page. 

Food Bank for Larimer County services
While schools are closed in Larimer County, the Food Bank has established three initial meal sites that will serve grab-and-go lunches beginning Wednesday, March 18. More meal sites will be added in the coming days.

Food Bank of Larimer County website.

United Way of Larimer County
United Way of Larimer County has a list of resources for Larimer residents, they have the list of resources in English and Spanish https://uwaylc.org/

Salvation Army Food Baskets
The Salvation Army in Fort Collins is providing meals for those in need of food assistance. Due to social distancing guidelines to battle the spread of coronavirus, the Salvation Army has a drive-up/walk-up window to provide breakfast, lunch and food baskets. The meals are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the location at 3901 S. Mason St. in Fort Collins

Larimer County Resources

Larimer County has additional information about COVID 19, and many other resources including, fun things to do from home.
https://www.larimer.org/

Tax Help Colorado, dedicated volunteers can help Colorado residents by provide free tax filing assistance online to families earning less than about $66,000 a year.
https://taxhelpco.org/

Poudre School District Home School Support Resources

For the most up-to-date information about PSD’s response to the global COVID-19 health crisis, including some materials translated to Spanish, visit the that includes information about remote learning, free food for students during the closure and more. PSD COVID-19 Coronavirus Response web section

Detailed instructions on how to locate Xfiniti WiFi hotspots. PSD continue to send out information as available. https://bit.ly/3dyND90

For remote learning resources, including technology assistance visit https://www.psdschools.org/Remote-Learning

Other Resources