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Taking Care of Ourselves & Each Other

Health & Well-Being Resources

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Mental Health Resources at Stanford

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This website is your go-to hub for navigating the many mental health and well-being resources at Stanford. Whether you are seeking advice to establish your self-care routine, looking for ways to manage stress or mental health symptoms, need tips to help a friend, someone supportive to talk to, or anything in between, you are not alone.

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Life Threatening Emergencies & Immediate Support

If you or someone you know is in crisis, in need of immediate emergency support, or has a life-threatening emergency: Call 911 (or 9-911 from an on-campus phone) for immediate help or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Resources to Support Your Mental Health & Well-Being

Professional staff and your peers are ready to support you, regardless of what point you are in your mental health and well-being journey. Remember... it is okay to not be okay.

By prioritizing self-care, we increase our capacity and resilience to navigate and overcome stressful or challenging situations. Establishing self-care strategies can help you prepare for and anticipate the chaos that the quarter can bring. Access Take Care of Yourself & Each Other resources here. 

Whether you are looking for casual advice or guidance, know there are individuals in our community eager and ready to help you, some of these being your friends and/or peers- many who have experienced similar situations as  you. Peer support may be a good first step to sharing your struggles and identifying what support you may need. Access Reach Out to Your Peers resources here. 

When you find yourself needing extra support managing your mental health and well-being, know there are many great resources at Stanford. All of the professional resources can teach you skills and fill your toolkit with ways to promote your mental health and well-being. Access Utilize Campus Resources resources here. 

When finding our ways of well-being, identity-based communities can be a source of deep connection and healing. These community spaces, along with the support of trained mental health professionals, strive to provide us with the warmth and care we need to flourish, at Stanford and into the future. Access Find Your Community resources here

There will be times here that you feel so challenged or overwhelmed that you need the warm support of professional help. Remember, you are not alone in these difficult times, and professionals from these resources are committed to helping you work through whatever you are struggling with. Access Seek Professional Help at Stanford resources here

If you or someone you know is in crisis and in need of immediate support call 911. Trained professionals from non-Stanford affiliated emergency services and crisis hotlines can assist individuals who are struggling with challenging life circumstances or intrusive thoughts or feelings. Access Emergency Services & Non-Stanford Crisis Hotlines resources here

Additional Materials and Downloadables

Discover the inspiring ways Stanford students are flourishing in their mental health journeys, access handy downloadable resources to take mental health resources on the go, and more. Embrace the journey and find your path to mental wellness!

We are honored to present the stories of Stanford students who have courageously shared their experiences on finding hope, healing, resilience, and joy through their mental health journeys. Explore Flourish Stories here

We are pleased to offer printed materials that highlight mental health resources at Stanford. These resources are an abbreviated version of content shared on the Mental Health Resources at Stanford website. Request Mental Health Resources at Stanford Printed Materials Here

Access downloadable copies of Mental Health Resources at Stanford here in wallet card and poster formats. 

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TimelyCare

TimelyCare expands both the times and the locations where Stanford students can receive care: The service offers 24/7 virtual medical and mental health care and can serve students anywhere in the United States. TimelyCare is offered as a supplement to the extensive existing in-person and virtual services offered by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Vaden Medical Services, and other Vaden and on-campus resources.

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The Flourish

This online publication is your monthly guide to flourishing on the Farm. Check out tips, articles, events, and resources to support your mental health and well-being.

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