The Basics

In order for students to successfully navigate their educational experience, it is often necessary to access basic needs resources along the lines of food security, housing, financial support, safety and security, health and wellness, and academic assistance.

Career Planning

Career Services

Colorado Workforce Center

Alamosa Workforce Center
305 Murphy Dr
Alamosa, CO
Hrs: M-F 8 am-5 pm
719-589-6862

Financial Support
Food Security

Campus Food Pantries

Student Union Building CoRE Center
Pettey’s Hall Veterans Center
Housing High Rise Office

Alamosa Food Bank

513 6th Street
Alamosa, CO 81101
Hrs: M-F 12-4 pm
719-589-4567

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits

Colorado WIC

Transportation
Housing Security
Legal Assistance

Alamosa Legal Aid
715 Main St
Alamosa, CO 81101
719-589-4993

Representation, Inclusion, Equity Resources

Residence Life: Gender-Inclusive Housing
Contact Office of Housing & Residence Life directly
housing@adams.edu
719-587-7227

Chosen Name, Preferred Pronouns, and Legal Name Change in Student Accounts
Changing Your Email Address
You can change your display name to your preferred name at any time. You can change your email address with a legal name change.

Other Resources
Guidelines for Changing Name and Gender/Sex on Government-Issued ID

Guidelines for Changing Birth Certificates (Lambda Legal)

Transgender Law Center

Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund

One Colorado

Staying Safe

ASU Police Department

USafeUs App
Download on iOS or Android in the app store (free)

Sexual Misconduct and Title IX

Person of Concern

Online Police Report

Alamosa Police Department

Non-emergency Dispatch
719-589-5807
Office
719-589-2548

Student Success and Support

Academic Advising

Grizzly Testing and Learning Center

Tutoring

Accessibility Services

CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Program)

TRIO Student Support Services

Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI)
Located in the library, visit them to see if you might be eligible for grant funding

Wellness Resources

Counseling Center

Health & Wellness Resource Center
Located in the Student Union Building, the Center is staffed by Wellness Connectors who can help you with finding providers in the area that work with your insurance, make appointments, and connect you to campus resources. 

Rex Gym

Off Campus Resources

Convenient Care Community Clinic

Alamosa Family Rec Center

Violence and Abuse

Office of Title IX 

Tu Casa

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233

Substance Abuse
National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Addiction Treatment