The Stanford Faculty Staff Help Center offers a variety of services for the Stanford community, including confidential counseling, workshops, discussion groups, department consultations, facilitated conversations and meetings, and educational webinars.
All Services are Free and Confidential
Short-term counseling
In State Employees: The Faculty Staff Help Center offers Short-term help for many issues that are impacting people, including job-related, relationship, parent-child, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, addiction, retirement, and other issues. The first session is an assessment and the benefit is for up to 10 sessions.
Out-of-State Employees: Stanford-benefited employees who are located outside of the state of California are not eligible for counseling at the Help Center. Instead, they may access this dedicated out-of-state Employee Assistance Program.
Upcoming Events
Services
We offer a variety of services for the Stanford community including counseling, workshops, discussion groups, facilitated conversations, consultation and training, and retreat facilitation. All services are free of charge.
Learn more about our services
Meet Our Staff
The Center is staffed by licensed clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and experienced interns.
Meet Our StaffResources Quick Links
- Election Season Stress Management
- Resources For Support During Challenging Times
- Short Skills Based Videos featuring Help Center clinicians guiding skill-based support
- Postpartum Discussion Group
- STARS Learning with Rosan Gomperts: Coaching for Emotional Intelligence
Eligibility
You are eligible to use Faculty Staff Help Center services if you meet the outlined criteria.
Learn More About Eligibility Criteria
Emergency Resources
Need help? View this list for access to police, crisis hotlines, and more. For on-campus emergencies, call 9-911.
Learn More About Emergency Resources