Resources that are Confidential
Several sources of help and support are available to members of the Stanford community.
A note about confidentiality
All reasonable steps will be taken to safeguard privacy and confidentiality. Click on the Confidential tab to quickly find those who can legally offer confidentiality. Some federal and state laws limit the level of confidentiality that can be maintained. It is always a good idea to review this subject before sharing the details of your concern. In special situations, reporting may be required.
External Reporting to a government agency is also an option. Read more
| Resource | Role | Services | Available to | Level of Confidentiality |
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Faculty and Staff Help Center 650.723.4577 |
Provide professional, confidential short-term counseling to Faculty & Staff |
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Post-docs, Faculty and Staff | Confidential |
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Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) 650.723.3785 |
Stanford’s counseling center, dedicated to student mental health and well being. |
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Students, Available 24/7 | Confidential |
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Office for Religious Life, Deans 650.723.1762 |
To guide, nurture and enhance spiritual, religious and ethical life within the Stanford community |
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All Stanford, Students, Post-docs, Faculty and Staff | Confidential |
| The Bridge |
Provide trained peer counselors to guide those in need to develop their own solutions to problems |
Peer counseling and support |
All Stanford, Students, Available 24/7 | Anonymous, Confidential |
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Stanford Ombudspersons: Main Campus
School of Medicine |
Provide neutral and impartial conflict resolution, and assistance with work-related, academic or administrative concerns. |
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All Stanford, Students, Post-docs, Faculty and Staff | Confidential |
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YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline 650-493-7273 or 408-287-3000 |
24-hr crisis line for survivors, family members, and friends. Provide English and Spanish counseling, shelter, support groups and other services for women and families suffering from relationship abuse. |
Advocacy and crisis counseling in cases of rape. In cases of domestic violence:
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All Stanford, Available 24/7 | Anonymous, Confidential |
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Stanford Sexual Assault Counseling Office Office: 650.736.6933 24/7 Hotline: 650.725.9955 Note: after business hours and during on-call weekends, calls go to on-call clinicians at CAPS. |
Provide free consultation and confidential counseling service for Stanford students. |
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Students | Confidential |
