Stanford's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is the university’s counseling center dedicated to student mental health and well-being.  

CAPS provides a broad range of services including:

• crisis counseling
• individual therapy
• medication assessment and management
• group therapy

Many services are available without additional charge for students who have paid the Campus Health Service Fee. To speak with a clinician at CAPS, please call 650-723-3785 available 24 hours/7 days a week. 

Stanford Medicine | Ears for Peers

Ears for Peers (E4P) is a student-to-student peer listening group for the Stanford School of Medicine community. Our trained E4P Peer Mentors provide free and confidential counseling to School of Medicine students. 

Speak with a trained support medical student peer Sun-Fri 8-11pm | (650) 736-6145.

Disability

"A disability is any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities (activity limitation) and interact with the world around them (participation restrictions)." - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  

Disability Interest and Advocacy Groups at Stanford Medical School

• Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion and Equity  (ADIE) 
• Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illness (MSDCI)
• Biosciences graduate student disability interest group (GCDI) 
• Stanford Disability Initiative (SDI)

Stanford’s Office of Accessible Education

The Office of Accessible Education (OAE) is the campus office designated to work with Stanford students with disabilities, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (including the professional schools). The OAE provides a wide array of support services, accommodations, and programs to remove barriers to full participation in the life of the University. Office of Accessible Education, 563 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA 94305, Phone: 650-723-1066.  

Carleigh Kude is the disability advisor for all MD and MD-PhD students.  

Emotional Support Animals:  an accommodation available upon request.

Vaden Health Center Mental Health Services

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is the university’s counseling center dedicated to student mental health and well-being.  Call 650-723-3785 or make an appointment through the Vaden patient portal.

Confidential Support Team (CST):  For trauma survivors and their friends. Call 650-736-6933 (business line) or 650-725-9955 (24/7 hotline), or make an appointment through Vaden patient portal.

Student Affairs Office and Centers

Student Affairs advances student development and learning; fosters community engagement; promotes diversity, inclusion and respect; and empowers students to thrive.  Student Affairs comprises more than 25 offices and centers.

• Bechtel International Center
• BEAM, Stanford Career Education
• Cardinal Care 
• Graduate Admissions
• Graduate Life Office
• Office of Accessible Education
• Office of Alcohol Policy and Education
• Office of Community Standards
• Office for Military-Affiliated Communities
• Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education
• Old Union
• Registrar's Office
• Residential Education
• School of Medicine Registrar's Office
• School of Medicine Office of Graduate Education
• Student Activities and Leadership
• Student Financial Services
• Student Services Center
• Tresidder Memorial Union
• Vaden Health Center
• Weiland Health Initiative
• Wellness Network at Stanford
• Windhover Contemplative Center