Think of Vaden as your go-to spot for all things health and wellness at Stanford. Whether you need a quick appointment, mental health support, or just want to feel your best, we’re here for you. Explore the different units within Vaden Health Services and discover how we can help you flourish.
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Access descriptions and direct links to our units are available via the accordion below. Learn more about Vaden here.
CAPS is comprised of a diverse range of cross-disciplinary providers who are committed to clinical excellence and culturally responsive care.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
We are here to empower individuals and communities to flourish through education, connection and positive culture change.
TimelyCare option for students
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.
