Well-Being
The university was an early adopter, and is now a leader, in offering benefits and employee programs that support your holistic well-being, purpose, and goals in life. Programs for wellness, mental health, family care, and financial assistance are run by the Stanford community, for the Stanford community.
Well-Being News
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Holding it all together: Tools to support caregivers and the sandwich generation
Whether you’re raising kids, supporting aging relatives, or both, Stanford’s resources can help you find balance and take care of yourself. -
See the bigger picture: What your eyes and mouth reveal about your heart
This American Heart Month, look beyond diet and exercise to learn how vision and oral care play a role in heart health. -
Back-to-school prep made easy
The start of a new school year brings excitement and its own unique challenges. The WorkLife Office provides the resources to manage the many aspects of children and family life.
Build Healthy Habits
BeWell & Healthy Living
For more than 40 years, Stanford’s employee wellness program has offered robust, personalized support for your well-being, including 1:1 coaching, classes, a state-of-the-art employee wellness platform, and more. You can earn cash incentives for self-care.
Visit the BeWell websiteCheck-In With Yourself
Faculty Staff Help Center
Stanford’s employee assistance program (EAP) was the first of its kind in California higher ed. You have access to free professional, confidential counseling for individuals and families, as well as workshops, discussion groups, consultation and departmental training services for your staff.
Visit the Faculty Staff Help Center websiteBalance Your Priorities
WorkLife Office
The WorkLife Office is a hub for resources and programs that support you as you manage the ever-changing and competing demands of care and work. Whether you are caring for yourself, your children, your parents, or other loved ones, we can connect you with on-site child care, financial assistance, new parent support programs, educational workshops, adult and elder care resources, or 1-on-1 consultation.
Contact the WorkLife Office
Children & Family
We offer a wide range of resources and services to support you with all aspects of family life, including dependent care and financial assistance, maternity and adoption resources, on-site early childhood education programs, and summer activity and camp referrals.
Children & Family Resources
On-Site Child Care at Stanford
Our six on-site child care facilities educate more than 900 children every day. Access to reliable child care allows you to focus on your work while your children enjoy high-quality early care and educational experiences.
On-Site Child Care at Stanford
Navigating Work & Life
We want to help you navigate the many layers of your life—work, academics, children, family, health, wellness, hobbies and interests—and find the strategy that’s right for you.
Navigate Work & Life
Elder Care & Caregiving
From our monthly caregiver seminars and back-up care, to elder care resources and referrals, we provide the help you need to care for your loved ones, and yourself.
Elder Care & Caregiving Resources
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