Any Stanford student who has paid the Campus Health Service Fee is eligible for a mental health evaluation without additional charge. A CAPS therapist will do an initial evaluation and discuss treatment options. If your concerns can be addressed by short-term counseling, CAPS provides this service at no charge. If you request services as a couple, only one of you needs to be a student for short-term counseling. There is no charge for brief couples counseling.
CAPS provides free medication evaluations. Ongoing medication management is on a fee-for-service basis. If medication is prescribed by a CAPS psychiatrist, medication follow-up visits are on a fee-for-service basis. The co-payment is determined by your insurance coverage and your diagnosis.
If you have Cardinal Care, CAPS will bill your insurance directly. If you have another insurance provider, you will need to pay for the service and submit the paperwork to your provider for possible reimbursement. We will provide you with a summary of services that you can submit to your insurance company upon request.
In general, all fees are collected prior to each session. There is a $15 fee for sessions that are not canceled at least 24 hours ahead of your appointment. Most insurance companies do not reimburse for missed sessions.
If you cannot afford the full cost or co-payments for services, reduced fees are possible. Please discuss this option with the clinician during your appointment.
Making Your First Appointment
Psychotherapy
Psychiatric Medication
Case Management
Fees and Eligibility
Referrals
Confidentiality and Disclosures
