Your well-being is our priority. Menlo College offers a range of health and wellness resources to support students, faculty, and staff in staying healthy and thriving during their time on campus.
Effective August 1, 2025, Menlo College will no longer offer a health insurance plan for domestic students. While domestic students will not be required to carry health insurance, they are strongly encouraged to maintain adequate coverage and to become familiar with local insurance and medical options.
TimelyCare will continue to be available for all students, offering telehealth and mental health services at no additional cost.
Important Information for Student-Athletes Student-athletes will still be required to have health insurance, and coverage will be verified by athletics. Please note that specific insurance requirements may apply. For detailed guidance, please contact the Athletics Office directly.
International Students International students will continue to be required to purchase the Menlo College health insurance plan and will be automatically enrolled in the plan once admitted to the college. Further details about international student coverage visit this link- https://menlo.myahpcare.com/
If you have additional questions, please contact ashley.brankovich@menlo.edu
Staying healthy is an important part of being successful in college. To help you find medical care when you need it, we have provided the following list of health care resources.
As a Menlo student, you should establish a relationship with an internal medicine physician. Your primary care doctor will be your main point of contact for working with the health care system while you are here at Menlo.
For more information about why you need a primary care doctor and how to find one, click here.
For emergency care, Stanford Hospital, Sequoia Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente Redwood City (Kaiser only) are nearby. Urgent care services are also available at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Stanford Express Care.
Students can access immediate Talk Now support or schedule teletherapy appointments through TimelyCare using their Menlo email address. TimelyCare also offers on-demand and scheduled telehealth services, providing access to medical providers 24/7 for a wide range of common conditions, including:
With TimelyCare, you can receive prompt and convenient care whenever you need it.
In addition to the TimelyCare app, Menlo College students have access to on-campus mental health services, including support from a counselor in the Student Affairs Office. Students can make counseling appointments with our on-site mental health counselor on weekdays during the school year by emailing vannesa.jimenez@menlo.edu or calling (650) 543-3850 ext. 3850 (Please leave your name and contact number).
The counselor’s office is conveniently located next to the Student Affairs Office.
Menlo College’s Oak Shack pantry, in partnership with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, provides free food and essential items to students, faculty, and staff. The pantry receives fresh food donations every week and is open for all to access.
Located in the Student Union for meditation, yoga, or any relaxation you might need.
The Menlo Fitness Center is a co-educational fitness space that is located in close proximity to the residence halls. The center, open to all Menlo students and staff, contains exercise equipment that is designed to provide individuals with a total body workout.
Alcohol Addiction Resources Confidential help available 24/7 at 1-800-839-1686.
Rape Trauma Service
Provides 24-hour crisis counseling, outreach and advocacy services for survivors of sexual assault, their families and friends.
CORA Support for those affected by intimate partner abuse.
LGBTQ+ Support The Trevor Project crisis line for LGBTQ+ youth.
STI/HIV Testing
Appointments by drop-in only.
Menlo College COVID-19 Response
For information and updates about our policy in regards to COVID-19.
