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Mental & Emotional Health

You and your family have access to mental and emotional health care, as well as support for substance abuse. For specific medical plan coverage, please see your medical plan page or view the Benefits Comparison Tool. See below for more resources.

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Faculty Staff Help Center 

The Stanford Faculty Staff Help Center (FSHC) provides professional, confidential short-term counseling services for you and your family, up to 10 sessions, based on need. An assessment is conducted on the first visit to ensure that the FSHC is the correct resource for your issue(s). If you need more support than the FSHC can offer, the center will provide a referral to other services. FSHC is free to Stanford employees, retirees, and eligible dependents up to age 26.

The FSHC provides assistance with:

  • Work issues
  • Personal issues
  • Substance abuse
  • Career development

Serving the community: FSHC has locations at Stanford Campus, SLAC, and Stanford Redwood City. To make an appointment or get more information, visit helpcenter.stanford.edu.

Meru Health: Free online mental wellness programs 

Meru Health is an online program designed to help you take steps to enhance your mental well-being. The program is available free of charge to benefits-eligible employees and their dependents aged 13 and over who are enrolled in a university medical plan. It is currently available to participants nationwide.

Meru Health offers you access to:

  • Licensed therapists and psychiatrists
  • Anonymous peer support
  • A biofeedback device
  • Mindfulness practices
  • Habit-changing activities for sleep, nutrition, and more

You can join the program from your mobile device, allowing for customized access any time and from anywhere. Meru Health is HIPAA compliant, and the information provided will be kept confidential. You can voluntarily enroll at any time. 

Register for Meru Health

Meru Health for Teens

A 12-week program that helps teens (13+) build skills to handle stress, anxiety, and low mood. The program blends engaging videos, interactive practices, and support from a therapist who truly understands teens, giving them tools to thrive, connect, and grow with confidence. Please note, dependents must be enrolled in a university medical plan.

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Meru Health Coaching 

An 8-week coaching program to help you manage stress, adapt to life’s changes, and build stronger relationships. With expert guidance, interactive lessons, and dedicated coach support, you’ll learn practical skills to feel more balanced, confident, and connected. Must be enrolled in a university health plan.

Learn more and get started

Rula

As part of your Stanford University benefits, you have access to Rula, a user-friendly platform that connects you with licensed therapists and psychiatric providers covered by your insurance. Many providers offer virtual appointments as soon as the next day, making it easier to get care when you need it. Services are available to those ages 5+. 

Not enrolled in a Stanford health plan? Rula works with over 100 health plans and has cash payment options as well. 

Visit rula.com/stanford-employees to find an in-network provider and book an appointment.

SupportLinc: Employee Assistance Program for out-of-state employees

Stanford has partnered with an employee assistance program, SupportLinc, to provide employees living outside of California with services similar to the Faculty Staff Help Center. This is a confidential resource that helps you deal with life’s challenges and the demands that come with balancing home and work. SupportLinc provides confidential, professional referrals and up to ten (10) sessions of face-to-face counseling sessions for a wide variety of concerns, such as: 

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Marriage and Relationship Problems
  • Grief and Loss
  • Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Stress
  • Financial Assistance
  • Legal Assistance
  • Family Assistance

To get started, visit SupportLinc.com or download the mobile application and click on “Create Account” and enter the group code “stanfordremote”

Questions? Call 1-888-881-LINC (5462)

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Seek help through your medical plan

Mental health coverage is essential to you and your family’s overall wellness. Here is an explanation of how these services are covered by each plan, as well as other resources available to you.