Wellness Resources

Office of Graduate Education (OGE) – The Office of Graduate Education is a private resource that provides students with guidance and helps them explore resources. Contact oge-helpme@stanford.edu for more information.
Team for Inclusive Lab Environments (TILE) – TILE is a group of faculty and staff committed to promoting respect, inclusivity, and effective collaboration within lab settings. TILE provides consultations, tools, resources, and trainee-centered support for the School of Medicine community.

SoM Ombudsperson – This is a confidential, informal resource that can function as a listener, mediator, or facilitator. The Ombudsperson offers resources and possible next steps to students and staff. Contact Jim Laflin at jlaflin@stanford.edu. Individuals affiliated with programs outside of the School of Medicine, such as Biology and Bioengineering, are welcome to consult the University Ombuds at ombuds@stanford.edu.

Graduate Life Office (GLO) – The Graduate Life Office is a private resource that answers questions and provides advice and resources to graduate students. For 24/7 crisis assistance, text 25085@pageme.stanford.edu. For non-urgent assistance, contact graduatelifeoffice@stanford.edu.

Diversity & Access Office – The Diversity & Access Office provides university-wide oversight of Stanford’s non-discrimination policies and can help identify the right procedures for resolving discrimination concerns. Contact equalopportunity@stanford.edu or 650-723-0755.

Mental Health Team & Counseling and Psychological Services – The School of Medicine Mental Health Team (MHT) and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provide mental health support through therapy and psychiatry by way of short-term care and resource connection. The MHT resource is free for all Biosciences MS and PhD students, and CAPS requires a copay. All appointments are made through CAPS – 650-723-3785. If you are wishing to book with the MHT, please let the CAPS scheduling team know when you call so that they can direct you appropriately.

TimelyCare – TimelyCare provides 24/7 virtual care, available 365 days a year, for students enrolled in Cardinal Care.

Well-Being at Stanford Coaching – Well-Being Coaches are skilled partners who can help you clarify values, set goals and priorities, talk through challenges, and create your own vision for well-being.

Weiland Health Initiative – The Weiland Health Initiative promotes mental health and wellness across the spectrum of gender identities and sexual orientations through education, training, and clinical services.

Grieving at Stanford – Grieving at Stanford offers support and resources for students coping with the death of someone they love or know, or with a deep disruption in their life or future.

Office of Religious & Spiritual Life – The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life is a resource that provides non-judgmental attention and support for everyone. Talk with a Chaplain by scheduling an appointment here.

Confidential Support Team – The Confidential Support Team strives to foster connection, healing, and thriving for those impacted by sexual, relationship, and gender-based violence through consultation, counseling, and outreach. For urgent, 24/7 assistance, contact 650-725-9955. For non-urgent assistance during hours of operation, contact 650-736-6933.

Substance Use Programs, Education & Resources (SUPER) – SUPER supports students across the full spectrum of substance use, from 1:1 consultations for students who want to explore their relationship with substances to the Cardinal Recovery community for students in recovery. Contact alcohol@stanford.edu or 650-725-5947.

SHARE/Title IX – The SHARE/Title IX Office specializes in investigations, supportive measures, informal resolutions, and compliance for those impacted by sexual harassment and violence.

Ethics & Compliance – The Office of Ethics and Compliance deals with issues related to Stanford’s code of conduct.

Title VI – This website is a primary means for the university to learn of actions related to harassment or discrimination.

Threat Assessment – This resource handles any concerns related to student safety and well-being.

Student Academic Grievance Procedure – Students who believe they have been subject to an improper decision on an academic matter may file a formal grievance with their school.

Student Non-Academic Grievance Procedure – Students who believe they have been subject to an unfair, improper, or discriminatory decision, action, or treatment that does not fall within the academic or ADA grievance process may file a grievance with the Diversity & Access Office.

Emergency Grant-in-Aid – This is a university-wide resource for financial hardships/unexpected expenses. Grants are limited to $5,000 per academic year, and are accepted on a rolling basis.

Graduate Cash Advance – The Graduate Cash Advance is a resource available to graduate students to help with expenses before graduate financial support is posted and/or TA/RA salaries are paid. Cash advances can be requested in increments of $1,000 to $3,000 every quarter. This is not additional aid but rather functions as a no-interest loan that must be repaid once graduate funding is distributed.

Biosciences Hardship Fund – This is a Biosciences PhD-specific resource for expenses that are creating financial hardships. Students are limited to $5,000 per academic year and can apply twice per year.

Mental Health Support Program – Students can receive up to $1,000 per academic year to support mental health copays, medication costs, etc. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Resources for Parents

• Graduate Life Office – The Graduate Life Office is here to support graduate students with children by connecting them to campus resources, offering support services, and organizing events and programming for all members of the family.
• Graduate Family Grant – The Graduate Family Grant provides up to $20,000 per year per family to eligible graduate students with dependent children.
• Parents in Academia Group

Leaves of Absence

• Graduate Life Office
• Office of Graduate Education
• Your Department

Accommodations

• Office of Accessible Education (OAE) – Through both academic and housing accommodations, OAE works to mitigate physical and attitudinal barriers that students might face.

Identity & Community Support

• First-Generation and/or Low-Income Student Success Center (FLISSC) – FLISSC provides holistic support for first-generation and/or low-income students, including resources, networks, and services.
• Undocumented at Stanford – Undocumented at Stanford provides information and resources for students with questions about undocumented status.
• Bechtel International Center – Bechtel provides resources and support for international students and scholars and their families.
• Office for Military-Affiliated Communities (OMAC) – OMAC manages VA education benefits and provides centralized support for student veterans and military-affiliated students.

Physical Health

• Vaden Health Services – Vaden provides medical care, support, and health education for Stanford students.
• Stanford Recreation and Wellness – athletic facilities, group fitness and recreation classes, intramural sports.