Welcome to the go-to hub for mental health and well-being resources for Stanford students. Whether you're looking for tips to build your self-care routine, ways to manage stress, advice on supporting a friend, or just someone to talk to, you’re in the right place. From counseling services and peer support programs to workshops and wellness activities, you have a wealth of options at your fingertips. You are not alone.
Professional staff and your peers are ready to support you, regardless of what point you are in your mental health and well-being journey.
CAPS 24/7 Line
When CAPS is open (M-F, 8:30-5 PT) CAPS on-call clinicians are available onsite at Vaden Health Center for urgent support in-person or by phone. After hours, a crisis specialist is available by phone. If you are unsure if your concern is urgent, please do not hesitate to call them at 650.723.3785
Health & Well-Being Tips
If you are looking for additional ways to care for your mental health and well-being, or need support in helping a friend, these self-guided resources can provide you with the information and guidance you may need to support your mental health and well-being.
Confidential Resources
There may be times that you feel so challenged or overwhelmed that you need the warm support of professional help. Our numerous confidential resources on campus allow you a space to work through challenges where information cannot be shared without your explicit permission.
Additional Resources, Support, and Downloadables
Access downloadable resources to take mental health resources on the go, find additional support, discover the inspiring ways Stanford students are flourishing in their mental health journeys, and more. Embrace the journey and find your path to mental wellness.
Non-Stanford Crisis Hotlines
Identify trained professionals from non-Stanford-affiliated emergency services and crisis hotlines who can assist individuals struggling with challenging life circumstances or intrusive thoughts or feelings. You do not need to be experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings to access these crisis hotlines.
Mental Health & Well-Being Initiatives
Our collaborative work to create a culture of well-being extends throughout the campus and our engagement in new initiatives. Learn how we strive to create a culture of well-being for all students, and special projects we are engaged in to reach our many diverse communities.
The Flourish
We believe mental health and well-being blossom through connection and belonging, inviting everyone to join us on this journey. With a warm, inclusive spirit, we offer steady guidance and accessible resources, free from judgment, so you can easily find the support that suits you best. Explore inspiring articles by students, dive into peer-led storytelling, and participate in outreach events that remind us we’re all in this together.
We're here to help you rediscover resilience, celebrate your journey, and thrive at Stanford. Let’s support one another and #flourishtogether! Subscribe to The Flourish here.