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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Cardinal at Work Cares creates community and a culture of volunteerism at Stanford
If you want to make 2025 your year of doing good, Cardinal at Work Cares wants to make it easy for you and help you get the most out of your experience. -
Community Conversations for Care creates meaningful space for staff
These facilitated online forums for staff provide opportunities to connect with others and provide tools for self-care. -
Caregivers need care, too
During National Family Caregiver’s Month, we urge you to tap into the resources available to support you in providing care to others as well as to prioritize your own well-being.
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 websiteMore Physical Wellness
- Stay moving with Stanford Rec & Wellness
- Explore Midi Health, the virtual women’s health clinic for women age 40+
- View coverage of preventive care from your Stanford health plan in Where To Go for Care
- Access Inflection (formerly known as FertilityIQ) and reproductive health care resources
Check-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 websiteMore Mental & Emotional Health Programs
- SupportLinc: Employee assistance for employees outside of California
- Meru Health: Online, guided mental health program
- Brightline: Child and adolescent mental health support
Balance 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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