There are a multitude of health and wellness resources available to you at Stanford, and we encourage you to take full advantage of them.
Support Resources List - This list, developed in Summer 2015 by Graduate Community Associates, highlights recommended resources and their confidentiality level.
The fourth floor of the Li Ka Shing Center (LKSC) is open only to Biosciences and medical students. Featuring a view of the Stanford hills, our students have access to a fitness center, entertainment lounge, kitchenette, study rooms, computers and printers, and even a nap room. Many student meetings, formal and informal, happen here.
If this is an emergency and you need to speak with someone immediately, please call one of the 24 hour crisis assistance numbers listed below.
Provider | Responder | Hours | Contact |
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Graduate Life Office (GLO) |
GLO deans |
24-hours a day |
GLO pager: |
Vaden Health Center's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) |
On-call clinician |
24-hours a day In an urgent situation, a clinician will speak with you within 20 minutes of your call |
(650) 723-3785 |
Stanford Bridge Peer Counseling Center |
Trained peer counselors |
24-hours a day |
(650) 723-3392 |
YWCA Sexual Assault Center at Stanford |
|
24-hours a day |
(650) 725-9955 |
Provider | Contact |
---|---|
Santa Clara County |
(855) 278-4204 |
San Mateo County |
(650) 579-0350 |
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline |
(800) 273-TALK (8255) |
Often when someone is struggling with a personal problem, friends and co-workers are the first to notice their difficulties. It is important that we, as part of the Stanford community, look out for each other, and it is always best to err on the side of caution - if you think there might be a problem, then there probably is. When you are concerned about your friend or co-worker, there are offices with people you can speak with and online resources to help you deal with the situation.
The Graduate Life Office has information for those concerned about another student, including warning signs. Call (650) 736-7078 to make an appointment to speak with someone regarding your concerns.
The Stanford Women's Community Center offers advice on how to help a friend who may be experiencing disordered eating or has been the victim of sexual assault.
Women's Community Center - How to Help a Friend
If you want to speak with someone regarding your concerns about your friend, you can have a confidential conversation with the Women's Community Center CAPS representative, Sheila Levin.
Vaden has resources for how to assist a friend who turns to you for help, and specifically how to deal with someone you suspect may be depressed. This information is targeted at undergraduates, but is still useful.
Visit Stanford's Violence Prevention and Response on Campus for instructions on what to do in emergency and non-emergency situations.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or 9-911 from a campus phone.
If you experience a life crisis or extreme personal difficulties during an evening or weekend, there are resources available 24 hours a day to help you.
Provider | Responder | Hours | Contact |
---|---|---|---|
Graduate Life Office (GLO) |
GLO deans |
24-hours a day |
GLO pager: |
Vaden Health Center's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) |
On-call clinician |
24-hours a day In an urgent situation, a clinician will speak with you within 20 minutes of your call |
(650) 723-3785 |
Stanford Bridge Peer Counseling Center |
Trained peer counselors |
24-hours a day |
(650) 723-3392 |
YWCA Sexual Assault Center at Stanford |
|
24-hours a day |
(650) 725-9955 |
Provider | Contact |
---|---|
Santa Clara County |
(855) 278-4204 |
San Mateo County |
(650) 579-0350 |
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline |
(800) 273-TALK (8255) |
Wellness Network at Stanford, an online directory which features more than 150 resources that connect students to immediate help, health and wellness, and communities of support.
Be Well details various campus programs, events and resources.
Vaden Wellness and Health Promotion Services has a number of programs and services including:
Stanford University Physical Education, Recreation and Wellness includes information about: