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Vaden Health Center, 2023. Credit: Nikolas Liepins/Ethography

About Vaden Health Services

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Vaden Health Services is the first stop for diagnosis and treatment of illness, injury and ongoing conditions, as well as for preventive counseling and education. Other Vaden services include counseling and wellness resources, pharmacy, physical therapy, insurance, travel clinic, the Confidential Support Team and the Office of Substance Use Programs Education & Resources (SUPER). Vaden also offers Cardinal Care, the university-sponsored student health insurance plan. The center was made possible by a gift from the Vaden family. 

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Vaden Health Services Units

Access descriptions and direct links to our units are available via the accordion below. 

CAPS is comprised of a diverse range of cross-disciplinary providers who are committed to clinical excellence and culturally responsive care.  Explore Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) here

Our Mission is to support connection, healing, and thriving among Stanford community members impacted by sexual, relationship, and gender-based violence through confidential, trauma-informed consultation, counseling, and outreach. Explore Confidential Support Team (CST) here

Stanford University requires that all registered students carry adequate health insurance. This requirement can be met through Cardinal Care, the university-sponsored health insurance plan, or an alternative insurance plan with comparable benefits. Explore the Insurance & Referral Office here

Medical Services is your first stop for the diagnosis and treatment of illness, injury, and ongoing conditions, as well as for preventive counseling and education. Our dedicated and professional clinicians provide a full range of care, from screening tests to medical emergencies. Explore Medical Services here

Reduce high-risk alcohol and other drug usage and their related harms among Stanford students by utilizing health promotion principles through collaborative, cutting-edge, empirically-proven educational strategies and programs. Explore Office of Substance Use Programs Education & Resources (SUPER) here

The Walgreens at Vaden, a separate organization co-located with Vaden,  pharmacy specializes in students’ needs. The pharmacists work closely with the Vaden clinicians and deliver highly personalized service. Explore Walgreens at Vaden here

Wellness. Leadership. Life. Educating the whole student to live, lead, and create a flourishing world for all. Explore Stanford Living Education here

Our mission is to promote mental health and wellness across the spectrum of gender identities and sexual orientations through education, training, and clinical services at Stanford and beyond. Explore Weiland Health Initiative here

We are here to empower individuals and communities to flourish through education, connection and positive culture change. Explore Well-Being at Stanford here

Additional Vaden Health Services Information

Here you can access additional information about Vaden Health Services. Find information about entrance requirements, fees & forms, news, accreditation, our staff, our hours and contact details. 

Vaden Health Services is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), Inc. and is an American College Health Association (ACHA) Institutional Member. Learn more about our Accreditation here

Here you can learn more about potential fees, outside of the Campus Health Service Fee, as well as access important forms related to medical care, CAPS, insurance, and overseas travel. Learn more about Fees & Forms here

Access important forms as well as information about patient and privacy rights to be aware of. Learn more about Medical Records Release, Privacy Rights, and Patient Rights & Responsibilities here

For students entering the university in Autumn quarter, it is important that you complete your entrance health requirements by the applicable deadline. Learn more about Medical Student & Physician Assistant Student Entrance Requirements here

James R. Jacobs, MD, PhD, became the executive director of Vaden Health Services and associate vice provost for Student Affairs in March 2016. Jim is also an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Learn more About James R. Jacobs here 

Vaden Health Services is here for you. On this page you can find relevant location and contact details for the various units that make up the suite of services and support options Vaden Health Services offers as well as hours of service. Learn Our Hours & Contact Details here

How was your visit with Vaden Health Services? Let us know by completing our feedback form! Give Vaden Health Services Feedback here

Vaden Health Services is connected through Stanford's communities in many ways. Here, you can access updates about Vaden and our units, including community health alerts, directly from us to you. Explore Vaden Health Services News here

Here you can learn more about and connect with Vaden's professional staff. Our staff are fiercely dedicated to Stanford's communities. Learn more about Vaden Health Services People here

Our Hours & Contact Details

Our Hours & Contact Details

Vaden Health Services is here for you. On this page you can find relevant location and contact details for the various units that make up the suite of services and support options Vaden Health Services offers as well as hours of service.  

Jim Jacobs. Credit: Linda A. Cicero

Meet the Executive Director of Vaden Health Center & Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs

James R. Jacobs, MD, PhD, became the executive director of Vaden Health Services and associate vice provost for Student Affairs in March 2016. Jim is also an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. 

Participants pose for a quick photo together during SUPER's Bean Bags & Boundaries event.

Vaden Health Services News

Vaden Health Services is connected through Stanford's communities in many ways. Here, you can access updates about Vaden and our units, including community health alerts, directly from us to you.

Vaden Health Center, 2023. Credit: Nikolas Liepins/Ethography