Student Support

Peer counseling by trained students who can offer a listening ear and/or advice regarding common issues and concerns facing students (e.g. relationship, academic, financial).

Stanford's collegiate recovery program that provides peer-led support for substance use, behavioral addictions, and mental health. The Cardinal Recovery student staff lead weekly all-recovery meetings and trainings on recovery allyship, as well as organizing substance-free social events.

Are you looking for specialized academic support for your ADHD, autism or learning disabilities / differences? Do you want to learn about neuro-affirming strategies to help you personalize your learning? Are you looking to connect with neurodiverse peers? 

Distressed by a sexual or relationship experience and don't know who to talk to? Experiencing an emotionally controlling or harmful relationship? Want to know more about how to make a report or what reporting means? 

Experiencing feelings of anxiety and/or depression? Finding it difficult to get out of bed each day? Offers individual visits, skills workshops, process groups, psychiatry services, community referral resources, 24/7 support, and crisis intervention. 

The Dean of Students (DOS) office serves as the compass for undergrauate and graduate students' lived experiences, guiding them toward finding their own sense of purpose and belonging. This office provides individualized student support, responds to impactful incidents, and cultivates the conditions

Do you wish you could feel a little less stressed about money? Would you like to gain the knowledge, skills, and habits to be financially well during your time at Stanford and beyond? Stanford’s financial wellness education program, Mind Over Money, exists to empower students to flourish through acc

It's OK to not be OK. If you experience urgent personal difficulties, relationship issues, academic problems, or other life crises, the Assistant Deans in the Graduate Life Office can be your lifeline.

Professional staff and fellow Stanford graduate students who provide information, advice, assistance, and, if needed, referrals for academic and personal issues. They can assist students in finding services and information on the Stanford campus. 

Need additional support in navigating a problem or situation? Curious as to what it is like to talk with a CAPS counselor or counselor in general? Looking for a quick, informal check-in? Short, informal consultation with a CAPS counselor who can listen to specific problems in your life, help you con

Looking to explore spiritual wellness? In search of a community that nurtures your spiritual beliefs? Need help overcoming grief and loss? The Office for Religious & Spiritual Life guides, nurtures, and enhances spiritual and religious life within the Stanford community. We offer classes, programs,

Is your mental health affecting your performance? In need of academic or housing accommodations? Looking for a safe space with peers, staff, and resources to support your individual needs? The OAE is the campus entity designated to work with Stanford students with disabilities. The OAEprovides a wid

Support center for all aspects of personal and professional development and life at Stanford for postdoc trainees.

Looking to explore your relationship with alcohol and/or substances in a safe space? Want to learn tools to help you modify substance use? Looking for substance free communities? Aims to mitigate high-risk alcohol and other drug use and related harms by enriching the social experience by utilizing h

Experiencing a conflict or issue that is interfering with your academic or work life? Need assistance in navigating an interpersonal or professional conflict? Need tools to manage a difficult situation or engage in a challenging conversation? Have questions about Stanford policies or processes that

The PEERs are a group of undergraduate and co-term students that Prevent harm, Educate about holistic health and well-being, Empower our community, and Refer students to campus resources.

The Stanford Faculty Staff Help Center offers a variety of services for the Stanford community, including confidential counseling, workshops, discussion groups, department consultations, facilitated conversations and meetings, and educational webinars.

24/7, 365 days/year supplemental resource for virtual medical and mental health care. TimelyCare is offered as a supplement to the extensive existing in-person and virtual services offered by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Vaden Medical Services, and other Vaden and on-campus resource

Students can connect with their residential teams for support and resources, with the Resident Director (RD) being a great place to start. Please visit the Resident Director staff page for more information. Our priority is to care for students and their residential communities. 

Trained professionals and student staff who can advise you about personal issues and assist with emergencies. They are available whenever you have a problem and can provide valuable insight from their own Stanford experiences.

Curious to know what your options are for gender based-care? Looking for support as you transition? Want to connect with other trans folx? Promotes mental health and wellness across the spectrum of gender identities and sexual orientations through education, training and clinical services. 

Looking for a supportive partner to help you design your own vision for well-being? Well-Being at Stanford engages our community in empowering students to build meaningful and connected lives through individualized coaching, transformative education, and a culture of care.