The Office of Student Care Coordination (OSCC) joins Vanderbilt University in strongly condemning racism and expressions of hate, bias, and discrimination in all forms. We recognize that recent violent attacks on Asians and Asian Americans, including the horrific shootings in Atlanta, GA., have deeply affected members of our Vanderbilt community. Read more about the Student Care Network’s condemnation of racism and violence, and statement of solidarity.
Student Care Coordination
The Office of Student Care Coordination at Vanderbilt is the central and first point of contact for any undergraduate, graduate, or professional student who may have an academic, personal, emotional, medical, and/or other concern. Student Care Coordinators individually assess each student’s needs and explore resources within Vanderbilt’s Student Care Network and/or the Nashville community to facilitate connections to the most appropriate supports. Because a successful plan may include multiple resources, Student Care Coordinators can provide continuity of care and accountability through supportive follow-up meetings with students to evaluate successes, barriers, and/or gaps in support.
It’s important to note that care coordination is not counseling or therapy. Rather, Student Care Coordinators have the opportunity to develop close helping relationships with students while coaching them toward appropriate resources, self-care, and self-advocacy.
**If you have visited the OSCC before, you do not need to complete an intake form again. Please reach out to the Student Care Coordinator you worked with previously by phone or email or contact the OSCC at the phone number or email address below to schedule a follow-up appointment. **
At times, the OSCC may experience a high volume of student requests . We appreciate your patience as there may be a wait time for an appointment. We encourage students to consider using the following options for additional support while they are waiting for their appointment:
- Sign up for a FREE Headspace membership to help with reducing stress, improving focus, and increasing resiliency. Sign up for your membership.
- Take advantage of other self-directed resources that the Student Care Network offers to students, including Welltrack and SilverCloud.
- Consider using the UCC’s Drop-In Consultation for easy access to informal and confidential consultation with a counselor to discuss a specific concern or to get the perspective of a counselor.
- Consider whether a workshop offered by the UCC and/or CSW may be helpful with your current stressors. UCC Workshops, CSW Workshops, CSW Weekly Wellbeing Practices, and Drop-in Academic Coaching can provide students with valuable support before meeting one-on-one with their Care Coordinator.
If you selected to have a Zoom appointment on your intake form, the Zoom link will be automatically sent to your Student Portal home page at least 60 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. Access the Student Portal >>
In an effort to protect students and staff, the OSCC will continue supporting students by conducting all appointments by Zoom and/or phone only. If you are feeling anxiety or stress related to the coronavirus, know that there are resources and services to help you manage your concerns. Visit https://www.vanderbilt.edu/coronavirus/ for updated information about the University’s response to the coronavirus.