Health and Safety Resources
They’re in good hands
Your student may not be living under your roof anymore, but we know their well-being is as important to you as ever.
From exceptional medical care and mental health counseling to recreation classes, safety resources, peer advocates and more, Vanderbilt offers a breadth of resources to keep our students healthy and well cared for.
You can help your student stay well by listening to their concerns and encouraging them to seek support when they need it.
Student Health Center
| The Zerfoss Student Health Center is here to serve the primary care needs of the Vanderbilt student community. There are no office co-pays for routine visits, and all registered students are eligible for care, regardless of insurance coverage. |  |
Student Care Network
The Student Care Network is a holistic network of services and resources pertaining to health and wellness available to all Vanderbilt University students who have paid the Student Health Fee.
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Student Health Insurance
All students who have paid the Student Health Fee have access to the Student Health Center. While office visits are free and other services at the Student Health Center have minimal charges, all students are required to have health insurance coverage in the event that hospitalization or care outside the Student Health Center is required. The cost of the policy is automatically billed to your student account unless you submit an approved online waiver.
University Counseling Center
The University Counseling Center (UCC) supports the mental health needs of Vanderbilt students, encouraging their work toward their academic and personal goals. The highly skilled and multidisciplinary staff develop evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each individual’s unique background and needs by working together with students, campus partners, and community providers.
Project Safe
Project Safe is here for those impacted by gender and sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking and more. They offer a 24 Hour Crisis / Support Hotline.
Community Service Officers
Need a Jump Start? Locked Your Keys in Your Car? If you are a Vanderbilt employee, student, or visitor and your vehicle is on Vanderbilt property, our Community Service Officers are happy to assist you. VUPD employs Community Service Officers (CSO’s) to enhance our emphasis on customer/community service. The CSO’s can be seen in and around campus in clearly marked vehicles.
Vanderbilt Insurance Card
We encourage students to print their Aetna medical insurance card via the form below or access their digital ID card on the Aetna HealthSM app, as Aetna is no longer issuing plastic or paper member ID cards and sending them in the mail for the majority of Student Health clients.
VandySafe
With the VandySafe app, your student can contact Vanderbilt University Police Department via phone call or real-time chat, trigger a mobile Bluelight that shares their location instantly with VUPD, initiate a “Virtual Walkhome” where VUPD can monitor their walk, and much more!
VandyRide
The Vanderbilt University Department of Public Safety administers the VandyRide shuttle bus service at Vanderbilt University. The hours of operation for the VandyRide are 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. daily.
Campus contacts
| Student Care Coordination
(615) 343-WELL (9355) |
Student Health Center
615-322-2427 |
Vanderbilt Police Department
Emergency – 911 or (615) 421-1911 Non-Emergency – (615) 322-2745 |
Office Phone: (615) 875-0660 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (615) 322-SAFE (7233) |